06 CARAVAN EXT 3.8 REAR EVAP

[putter]

I can hear it leaking at the rear exspantion valve or one of the lines comeing off of it just cant get it to bubble with soap plus i dont have any way of putting good pressure to the system at home. I was wondering if this is a common problem? I called for parts and every one is telling me to replace the evap and the lines.

any one have the same problem?

[Scott K]

Most shops have specials going to have your ac checked, with the price of parts for ac now days, if it isnt obviously bad, I would have it checked by the pros.

In fact, here is one right here!

http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubb...ve_#Post2270963

[fishhuntwork]

I think in 2006 there was a recall on the rear a/c heater tubes. May want to check into that. Also those like to corride up b/c of minnesota weather and alum. don't mix.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Its a really common issue. If it isn't the lines its the rear evap core. The new core comes with the expansion valve if you get it from the dealer. They started making the rear lines in two pieces which makes the job a little easier. If you have the one piece lines and the lines are leaking and/or they don't come loose from the expansion valve (the nut and stud became severely corroded it can make the job a little more interesting.

You can expect the repair to run from $1,200 to $1,800 dollars so don't be surprised if you bring it in for an estimate.

[putter]

the lines are two piece in the rear. i'm sure its leaking were the lines go into the exspantion valve.i just dont have access to nitrogen to put pressure to the sytem to confirm it and i dont like to charge a leaking system to find leaks.

[Jeremy airjer W]

We just had an '06 in tonight. same problem. If you hear it hissing out of the rear replace it all!

[Gus]

For what it's worth, I've had to replace the lines on my 08 already. Thankfully it was under warranty at the time. I had about 30k on it when the rear line sprung a leak. Sounds to me like they haven't fixed the underlying problem yet if it's still happening on newer vans also. Bothersome.

[Jeremy airjer W]

You did buy a vehicle from a company on the verge of bankruptcy! Do you think that company is concerned with quality or cost at that point in time?

[putter]

went and replaced the hole thing it was the evap thats why i couldnt get it to bubble with soap.not to bad of job to do 3hrs start to finish cooling great now and that should get the pregnant lady off of my back for a while.

the worst part was pulling the cheap interior panels apart.

JUST SHY OF $300 DOING IT MY SELF

AIRJER you would think that for as long as they have been building these vans they would have it figured out.

THANKS FOR THE REPLYS

[Jeremy airjer W]

My wallet is glad they haven't. Did over $2,500 worth of a/c repairs on caravans today! It was a good day!!