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Does anyone know where to get an AC evaporator?
« on: August 28 2018, 09:30:26 AM »
Just checking to be sure. I'm pretty sure there are none available. Normally aspirated G-body cars use a slightly larger core that does not fit in a turbobuick. Also, the larger line to the drier is about 3 inches short. Any new information on this problem?
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Re: Does anyone know where to get an AC evaporator?
« Reply #1 on: August 28 2018, 11:51:51 AM »
Does not look promising.  Has anyone measured one? 
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Re: Does anyone know where to get an AC evaporator?
« Reply #2 on: August 28 2018, 12:40:57 PM »
Yes, I have. The Turbo Buick evaporator dimensions are 11" X 9.5" X 3.5". Basically, the 9.5 measurement for the TR is 10" on the NA g-body evaporator, so it won't fit in the TR air box.
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Re: Does anyone know where to get an AC evaporator?
« Reply #3 on: August 28 2018, 04:51:27 PM »
http://www.northernautoparts.com/part/g1-4711745

From my site  http://www.vortexbuicks-etc.com/heater_core_replacement.htm  Look at the bottom picture for the correct part and then use it to look at the pictures on the various parts places to make sure you get the right one.   Obviously, I learned the hard way lol
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Re: Does anyone know where to get an AC evaporator?
« Reply #4 on: August 28 2018, 06:52:46 PM »
http://www.ihadav8.com/forum/index.php?topic=4082.0

First post in this thread sez he used an acdelco number 15-1681.  Is this number not good any more?

Looks like it is on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-15-1681-Equipment-Conditioning-Accumulator/dp/B000JZ8X32

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Re: Does anyone know where to get an AC evaporator?
« Reply #5 on: August 29 2018, 11:50:34 AM »
http://www.northernautoparts.com/part/g1-4711745

From my site  http://www.vortexbuicks-etc.com/heater_core_replacement.htm  Look at the bottom picture for the correct part and then use it to look at the pictures on the various parts places to make sure you get the right one.   Obviously, I learned the hard way lol


I called Northern autoparts and they don't have it. They checked with their supplier/ manufacturer, allegedly, and it's not available. I don't need one thankfully, but I have two TRs and would like to have a stand by part. Not to be, apparently.
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Re: Does anyone know where to get an AC evaporator?
« Reply #6 on: August 29 2018, 12:10:53 PM »
Check the part number and search on it
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Re: Does anyone know where to get an AC evaporator?
« Reply #7 on: August 29 2018, 12:48:54 PM »
I did that first. Northern was the last possibility, their website showing they had it. But, nope.
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Re: Does anyone know where to get an AC evaporator?
« Reply #8 on: August 29 2018, 02:34:44 PM »
https://www.opgi.com/grand-national/L240737/

Call them and see if it’s the correct one
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Re: Does anyone know where to get an AC evaporator?
« Reply #9 on: August 29 2018, 03:31:28 PM »
that appears to be the NA regal replacement.  The picture is wrong and it is shown for both non turbo and turbo with the same numbers and that ain't right
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Re: Does anyone know where to get an AC evaporator?
« Reply #10 on: August 29 2018, 03:58:35 PM »
https://www.opgi.com/grand-national/L240737/

Call them and see if it’s the correct one

That's not for a Grand National. They expose their incompetence. If you seach an evaporator for an El Camino or Monte Carlo at that site, they'll give you the exact same unit. These units are too large and also the thicker tube is too short.

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