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    Seized Rear AC line fitting at evaporator

    Evaporator coil also contains rear heater core and fan - it’s over $2500ish for that and and $1300-2500 for the lines, depending on which junction comes apart cleanly (there are 4 sections). It might have to come to that, but I’m hoping to avoid it, as it works just fine.
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    Seized Rear AC line fitting at evaporator

    Heat from a torch was not recommended by the dealer to prevent damage to the rubber seals where the evaporator is mounted to the body. I think the rubber heater hoses are also an issue. I have not seen a more recent photo, but I believe the nuts on the studs are removed. They cut the lines...
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    Seized Rear AC line fitting at evaporator

    My 2013 200 is at the dealer because my AC has leaked down twice until the compressor would not run. They found a leaking O-ring in the fitting where the AC hard lines attach to the rear evaporator just behind the left rear wheel under the body of the vehicle. I live in Minnesota, so the...
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    newbie intro

    ZCruiser - I went from the 87 FJ60 to the 96 FZJ80 primarily because I live in Northern New England and need a vehicle that actually goes highway speeds, can tow a 4000lb boat (I have a classic mahoganey boat), and hauls my friends and relatives around comfortably. The 60 did all of these...
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    newbie intro

    hey all, just bought my 2nd cruiser, a 96 fzj80 w/ 153k on it. still have a great 87 fj60 with 158k for sale - say $2500? email me directly for more info - i'm in NH. I've benefitted a lot from these forums while maintaining my FJ60 - thanks to everyone! I've noticed some familiar sigs...
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