Paul Falabella Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) Thanks to help of a very knowledgeable forum member I have an extremely cold blowing A/C unit.However, the first comment from the wife was, "the car stinks". I was just thrilled it was cold. The wire mesh filter in the picture is not from a KFC deep fryer. It's probably from a couple of decades of Lucky Strikes.I pried the edges of the frame apart to remove the old element and used a 2 stage foam and thin fibreglass sheet filter, tucked in best as possible and recrimp the edges. Of course if the exact size can be found that would be easier.The evaporator coils and plumbing had some nasty looking schmutz on them as well. With a spray bottle I wet the area with water, then sprayed Simple Green. Scrubbed as best as can with a nylon brush, rinsed with water then sprayed Fabreeze.All this will run out the condensate vents(missing the buckets you placed and going on the garage floor).I drove the car with the A/C on and it no longer smells like an Oscar Madison poker night. Smells like Fabreeze but I would think that will dissipate. Edited September 4, 2013 by Paul Falabella (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 A great "maintenance" write-up! Fabreeze now has an unscented version . . . saw that on tv the other night. You might spray some of that into the air intake vents to help things along?Thanks for the great information and pictures!NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks for the update Paul. Another example that those old units can be revived to chill again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks for the update Paul. Another example that those old units can be revived to chill again!With some appreciated help and a sacrificed Hawaiian vacation worth of R12!Wish I would have seen the unscented Fabreeze, though it's better than it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJohn55 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Soooo........is it charged with R12 now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Soooo........is it charged with R12 now?Yes, system all stock,including R12 refrigerant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 R-12? Listen for the Guvmunt helicopters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 R-12? Listen for the Guvmunt helicopters...And the revenuers wanting your sales receipt to see where you got it! So they can tax the seller for what he's obviously been hiding from them!Glad it's all working great!NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 DROP THE FREON AND STEP AWAY FROM THE COMPRESSOR. LET ME SEE YOUR CANS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 4 days since repair, drove about an hour. Smells fine to me. Suggest filter replacement and evap coil cleaning in any A/C car especially a smoked in car. Will present conclusive evidence next time wife comes for a ride. Don't wait by the computer for conclusive evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Look up auto foggers for A/C related smells and smoke smell removal if the Fabreeze does not work well. I know VW uses a fogger clean air system for odd odors eminating from the A/C. Usually mold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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