Anybody successfully repair broken HVAC AC blend door (stripped gears) or have a spare unit?

[medici78]

So we had a hell of a time figuring out the blend door issue and decided to hold off ripping the dash out due to the fact we have no clue if the A/C unit would even be repairable.
Has anyone actually repaired a broken unit?

 

[2112]

Subscribing, Having problems with Heat myself.

 

[07XL0027]

Rich GTG replaced my HVAC unit in my ‘05 last August. I left him my old unit to use for spare parts. You might check with him to see what parts are salvageable.

 

[ultrasportracing]

You can buy the motor and gearbox unit from ford, not that expensive, there are 3 different ones if I remember correctly. Let me know if you need more info.

 

[ultrasportracing]

Ill be back home on the 21st June

 

[Xcentric]

 

[2112]

Is that a Autonation screen grab?

Are all 3 motors the same?

 

[ultrasportracing]

I think there are a few minor differences. Check the part numbers to the descriptions

 

[ultrasportracing]

Is that a Autonation screen grab?.
Looks like Ford Fast parts giant.

 

[ultrasportracing]

this shows the 2 different motors, 3 are the same and the 4th one is different

 

[2112]

Is It one of those jobs that if you need to replace one, you'd be better off doing all of them?

 

[medici78]

Doubt it. This seems to only happen to cars in the Southwest or warmer climates where the heaters don't get used much.
Thanks, Xcentric and ultrasportracing! I understand this is inaccessible unless the HVAC unit is removed. Once removed, is the HVAC unit servicable from the exterior, or does the unit need to be cracked open/disassembled?

 

[ultrasportracing]

hope this helps

 

[medici78]

Thank you! I was wondering if it was internal or external. Looks like there might be a challenge as far as to why the rivets are used vs screws or bolts.

 

[Kayvan]

Maybe check with the original vendor that designed the unit as well

https://www.vintageair.com/

 

[medici78]

Maybe check with the original vendor that designed the unit as well

https://www.vintageair.com/

We tried that route. Let’s just say they weren’t keen...