AC Evaporator - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

pberku · #16 04-30-2006, 09:58 PM

Here in Montreal, Canada, the going rate at 3 different Mercedes Independent Garages (2 of which I know and trust) for the evaporator replacement on a 124 body is $1,600 CDN or approximately $1,350 US

This price includes parts (Original Mercedes Evaporator) and Labour. A dryer, expansion valve or vacuum pods if required are extra. All of these garages have done numerous evaporator replacements on Mercedes' before, and they know what they are doing.

If any of you is close to the Canadian border, it may be worth while for you to come over and have the job done here. You can spend the money you save on a mini Canadian vacation.

Phil

pbrennan10 · #17 05-01-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by buckwheat

pb - Is this the one that Germanstar was carrying? I ordered the DVD of (I think) the same video. I have no idea when it's going to arrive however. This is one of the few times I have NOT ordered from Phil, and I'm nervous. But they're the only ones that had the video.

Anyway, tell us your thoughts/review - was it helpful? Length? Narration? Accuracy? for 140's? Late/early model? Complete/comprehensive?

thanks -

Yeah it's the one from Germanstar
It made it possible for me, some of the parts a little vague but it got me through it.

pberku · #18 05-01-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by buckwheat

Phil - this is something I really want to do and document. This and motor replacement are on my list. I just can't afford MB prices - my "special rate" was 28 hours, and a small discount on the parts. And I've got 2 to do, maybe 3. I think your 124 rate is good, a few hours less than down here. 3 techs claim they can do it in under 8 hours, one person. Who am I to argue - but I still get charged flat rape.

BTW - I love Montreal. First time I went I swore I'd never go back, but something aluring about it. I think you're lucky to live there. I always make an excuse to work there in the last week of June for the race. The drive to Ottawa is beautiful, especially in winter. Always rent a C280 AWD from Hertz and have a blast...

Montreal in the spring, summer, and fall is an unbelievably beautiful "European" city. However, you don't want to be here in the winter, unless of course you are into winter sports.

Phil

brewtoo · #19 11-05-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by buckwheat

I ordered a video (DVD) of this job being done. I'll report back and let you know who shot JR.

I may as well learn how to do it, so here goes. As usual, I'll document every inch of the way. I'm also going to post it rather than waiting for the publisher - see http://baxnet.com/merc shortly for the writeup.

Hey Greg, any progress on this?

bruce viker · #20 05-29-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pbrennan10

I have a vcr tape of the evporator removal in a W140, if anyone is interested PM me.

Hi , I have a 93 , 300sd and need to replace the evaporator! Can i buy or rent the tape from you? regards Bruce Viker

engatwork · #21 05-29-2011, 05:56 PM

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For me the job was really not technically difficult. There's just a lot of parts to deal with.

That is the way I see it.

Renntag · #22 05-30-2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pbrennan10

I have a vcr tape of the evporator removal in a W140, if anyone is interested PM me.

Might be good to get that to digital and share with the rest of the group. More W140s are going to need this service soon.

thayer · #23 05-30-2011, 08:16 AM

right now!

locry · #24 06-04-2011, 11:24 AM

I'm replacing mine with this setup... makes future servicing a whole lot simpler! AND cheaper.

engatwork · #25 06-04-2011, 12:12 PM

What is that evap unit out of Locry?

locry · #26 06-05-2011, 02:16 AM

It's a brand new universal evap unit... didn't come from any car. It's a generic thing where I'm from, I think it's called a Formula something or other...

When done it'll be easier to service/clean... AND if the need arises to replace/repair either the blower of the evap... it'll be much simpler to just change the unit.

James L · #27 06-06-2011, 04:32 PM

oreilly auto parts - red angel - leak sealer - in a yellow bottle - $35 - pull a vacumn and put it in the low side before recharge. fixed my W124 evap leak and its been over a year.....getting constant 40 degree vent temps at 100 degree ambient.....

disclaimer...do not let anybody put it in a recycle machine...or recycle your refigerant with it in there.

be sure it is an evaporator leak, should see allot of dye out of the condensate drain and verify with an electronic, sniffer up the drain pipe, remove blower and sniff, sniff in dash vents anywere close to the evap.

it is crazy to spend that much money and time on a 20+ year old car that is not worth much more than $3000, taking all that dash stuff out also...jeez