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Has anyone been able to repair the flap inside the AC/Heater diverter box? This is the box inside the truck under the glove box. There is a door in the box that opens or shuts depending on whether you slide the control lever to AC or over to Heater. I have to replace the box on my Sub for the second time because the rod is spinning inside the flap and will not control it. This is not a cheap part (about $70-100)!
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Check out these two sites:
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com http://www.partsoneonline.com bought one from them new, seems like it was under $50 with ship. about 2 years ago. Their sites won't show the parts back that far....but use the part number on the flapper and they will check.... Call them, you'll get better results... There are some postings on repairs, might try a search on the topic...
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Is this what your looking for???
This is a good working used one I had/have this on the parts board for $45.00 plus S&H
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That's what he's looking for, did you rebuild that one..?
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Yeah, I'm not really looking for another one, drink2mny. I was more trying to get an idea if they are repairable since this will be the 2nd time I've replaced the box for the same reason.
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I pop riveted a piece of tin on the plastic "flapper". I then spot welded the tin flap to the metal rod that the plastic flapper is supposed to be attached to. Of course you have to cut away some rubber where you make your spot welds.
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Hey no prob grebus1 Was just letting ya know. Hope you get it to work. And maybe post what and where you got to do it..
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We have repaired three like Mrein3 described and it is a strong repair.
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I have repaired one using 2 part Epoxy Glue. I first glued another piece of plastic on to the flap to make it stronger. Then Glued it all to the shaft....let set a few days... Its held up to over 14 yrs.
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i did the gule too, just used 2 large metal washers. been working over 3 years now,
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Oregon
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have couple needing repair
I have 2 of these that are breaking but not real bad. Both great candidates for repair jobs. I've seen sheetmetal fix and it worked well. Before I found these in my parts boxes I bought new GM one. Pieces didn't seal together well and they had splashed glue all over front of box, for that price I was hoping for better qaulity control.
Will sell the 2 needing reapirs for $15/each plus shipping. email cheyennek20@comcast.net
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