Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Tech Help

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 09-11-2003, 08:39 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: DC Metro Area
Posts: 365
'95 E420 Evaporator Repair - help with parts

I'm about to tackle the dreaded evaporator repair on my 1995 E420. A dye test indicated that the evaporator is leaking - and the system fully loses a charge in 3 days.

In reading through past forums - I know that there are things I should do while the dashboard is out - but I've heard conflicting advice based on my model year.

I've heard that it is advisable to:

1) Change all of the vacuum actuators for the HVAC system, and

2) Change the Heater Core O-rings.

As part of the evap repair - I'll be replacing the expansion valve and receiver dryer as well.

My 2 questions are:

1) Regarding vacuum actuators - I've heard that the 94/95 W124s use a different actuator design than earlier cars. Is this true - and does anyone know if the later design is less likely to fail? George Murphy of Performance Analysis says that he almost never sells actuators for a 1995. Could this be age related or design related?

2) Is there anything else I should do while I have the dashbord out? I really don't want to have to pull it again for an el cheapo part that could easily be replaced now.

Thanks again for all of the help from the MerecedesShop dwellers. I've owned my E420 for 3 months now - and I've already saved quite a bit of money doing DIY instead of expensive dealer repairs.

Regards,
Troy

Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:40 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page