Range Rover P38 Dash Removal Brisbane

[p38xtreme]

Hi,
I have a 1995 Hse 4.6 chipped with stormer 20 inch wheels.Drives great car in good condition.However the heater core went a year ago so I bypassed that with some accesories from Bunnings.Now my aircon evaporator has a leak .Has anyone in Brisbane had there blend motors ,evaporator and heater core replaced ?If so who by and were the happy with the job.I intend to keep the car at least another three years.

Regards P38 xtreme

[p38arover]

It's a fairly substantial job but from this: evaporator (http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/ac/evaporator.html)
it looks the best way to approach it. Put the whole dash on the bench.

I've replaced the dashtop on mine like this: Dash Removal and Replacement (Range Rover 4.0/4.6/p38) (http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/dash.html)
and did the blend motors and heater core at the same time.

As I had the heater completely out, I could have replaced the evap if needed.

[Rupert Prior]

you could try a sealer for the evaporator. Wurth do a product which they claim seals ac leaks permanently.
95 p38 dash boards can be a nightmare, as the SRS loom is in one piece and runs from under the cubby box, through the dash frame and ends up behind the head lights. sometimes it is easier to remove just the dash skin, leaving the 2 parts of the frame in situe, then dismantle the 2 halves of the heater/ac box.(8 hours instead of 16).

[p38arover]

Good point Rupert.

When I did mine, after removing the top skin (to fit a new one), I found it easy to remove the heater box leaving the evaporator in place.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[p38xtreme]

you could try a sealer for the evaporator. Wurth do a product which they claim seals ac leaks permanently.
95 p38 dash boards can be a nightmare, as the SRS loom is in one piece and runs from under the cubby box, through the dash frame and ends up behind the head lights. sometimes it is easier to remove just the dash skin, leaving the 2 parts of the frame in situe, then dismantle the 2 halves of the heater/ac box.(8 hours instead of 16).

Thanks Rupert,will investigate the wurth sealer.If I could find someone in Brisbane who can do it in 8 hours I would get them to do it.

Regards p38 xtreme

[p38xtreme]

Hi ,
new to posting threads but appreciate anyone's views on who to send a P38 rangie in Brisbane to have the heater core ,blend motors and evaporator replaced
.
Regards P 38 Xtreme

[Cannon]

mrautomotive - Home (http://mrautomotive.com.au/)

These guys are in Redcliffe.

There's another mob at Bowen Hills but I can't remember there names.

[p38arover]

Threads merged. Don't post the same question in multiple areas.

[glenhendry]

I agree. MR automotive in Redcliffe are a good option. They know LRs. Dont know many other good operators in Brissy (yet).

[p38arover]

Maybe I should point a bloke on RRNET to MR. He was quoted $800 labour by a Brissie dealer to change the broken door mirror on his L322 Autobiography - the mirror with video camera costs $3200! That's four thousand dollars all up! :eek:

[p38xtreme]

Got in touch with Mr Automotive ,they actually said they outsource the work to Redcliffe Car Electrics .Biggest shock was for a new evaporator which they quoted $1250,blend flap kit $695 and heater core $440.Labor $1200 plus .Still waiting for other quotes and prices.
P38 Xtreme

[Remy]

I just removed the dash this weekend to replace an o-ring on the heater core and put a new dash in as there old one had warped. I would give yourself a good 2 days. Its not that bad once you get into it but make sure you give yourself room around the doors and have the seats all the way back before you start. Once the dash is out you have access to everything. I used the links Ron provided. Now to get the glove box aligned so that it locks and unlocks :mad:

[glenhendry]

Now to get the glove box aligned so that it locks and unlocks :mad:

Post pictures - my glove box isnt aligned well either and looks crap.

[Remy]

this may help.
http://www.rangerovers.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42758&p=329737&hilit=glove+box+stuck#p329737

Too cold in the garage tonight to play with the rangie:eek:

[p38xtreme]

this may help.
RangeRovers.net • View topic - glove box rattle/TSBs (http://www.rangerovers.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42758&p=329737&hilit=glove+box+stuck#p329737)

Too cold in the garage tonight to play with the rangie:eek:



Just got my Rangie back today from AJG Spares Acacia Ridge after having new heater core ,blend motors reco evaporator in as well as a good second hand dash.Old dash was cracked and broken and had been glued .The new dash looks really good.Funny enough hardest thing to do for them was to align up the glove box.Will post how happy I am with the job in two weeks or so.No problems at this stage.
Regards P38 xtreme

[vijaychackan]

Hi all