Thread: Defender TD5 AC Evaporator sources/alternatives

You might have to get whatever evap they fit to Perenties.

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

So it would appear the evaporator in my car is less than idea.

They aren't available from the normal channels.

Does anyone have any ideas where I might find one. Or more likely if there is an evaporator that can be substituted.

What's the issue with it? Corrosion?

Originally Posted by shack

What's the issue with it? Corrosion?

I believe so. I'm going to look at it now.

I didn't see the evap. But they said a new one would be a big improvement as the old one was in poor condition.

They also said that part of the problem was the air was bypassing the evaporator. So they were going to do some mods to force it through the evap.

I found this one.

land Rover Defender Air Con Matrix TD5

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

I didn't see the evap. But they said a new one would be a big improvement as the old one was in poor condition.

They also said that part of the problem was the air was bypassing the evaporator. So they were going to do some mods to force it through the evap.

I found this one.

land Rover Defender Air Con Matrix TD5

Sure it is not clogged with dirt which often happens to evap coils in 70 series Cruisers?
A good chemical clean will sort it.

Originally Posted by scarry

Sure it is not clogged with dirt which often happens to evap coils in 70 series Cruisers?
A good chemical clean will sort it.

The ac mechanic recommended replacing it. :|

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

The ac mechanic recommended replacing it. :|

I'd love to see a pic.

Originally Posted by shack

I'd love to see a pic.

When I get it back I will furnish one. Judging by the looks of it inside my blower motor I imagine corrosion and red dust will be the theme. I'm going to try and cobble up some kind of an intake filter to keep the dust at bay.

One of the things the AC people said was "there was a substandial about of air bypassing the core". they are keen to ensure air goes through the core as part of the job.

This will be no shock here I'm sure, but it seems my AC was suffering from many problems.

What I don't understand is the car has been to two other AC people who failed to mention that.