80 series landcruiser air conditioner fix, clean evaporator

video goes thought how I cleaned the evaporator box on my 80 series land cruiser.
I had poor air flow on air-conditioning once cleaned the air flow doubled and was ice cold. I now don't have to run the fan on full to get the same air flow.

[@markscrivanich6303]

I got around to cleaning my fan and evaperisor in my 80 series.There were a couple of leaves and a feather in where the fan is,and having cleaned it out,I now have a quiet running fan.As for the evaporator fins,what a mess,absolutely covered in years of gunk, I couldn’t see the fins at all. I sprayed the gunk with some car wash in a spray bottle then let it sit for 10 minutes,then lightly scrubbed the gunk from the fins.Took me 4 goes to get the fins cleaned up.My a/c was cold,but now since cleaning the evaporator,I nearly get frost bite😆.I’ve also noticed the a/c compressor now cuts in and out which it wasn’t doing before the big clean up.Thanks for the video,it really helped me out.

[@blackllama1]

I’m glad that it worked. Lots better than keeping on re gssing it and finding that it still was not cold.

[@maniaciswicked]

A little tip for anyone trying this. When I was washing out the box my drain hole/hose got blocked. I put a wet shop vac on the drain hose under the car and it pulled out the blockage. Now draining 100% clear.

[@tonybuttigieg7773]

It is also easier to clean if you use a vacuum cleaner first to suck most of the Debris out before you wet the muck. great job.

[@richardwilliams8667]

I was going to say exactly this. Avoid the mud and vac out first.

[@m.d.1473]

I just wanted to come back here and say thanks for the video. I cleaned out my evaporator and fan today in my 1995 Landcruiser.. We have steering wheels on opposite sides and I had to remove a black plastic housing around the fan that I didn't see in your video, but it helped a lot to follow your process.. My AC and heat feels like it has doubled it's flow. Nice! Cheers....

[@blackllama1]

Glad it worked for you. Cheers

[@tomlee5743]

Great video, I cleaned mine after watching your video. It was completely blocked, now works great.

[@blackllama1]

Awesome I’m am glad that you found it useful. And that it worked well for you.

[@fixitric1676]

Thanks for the video! The ac does not struggle anymore and now you can feel the cold air in the back. Thanks again

[@stevebottomley1120]

To get around the drain plug clogging up when doing this, I drill a 20mm hole in the bottom left near side to allow it all to run into a bucket in the drivers well. When finished, simply install a rubber blanking plug, and you'll be ready for the next time.

[@blackllama1]

I like that idea. thanks for the feedback.

[@asecret900]

What about another 20mm hole at the top as well, to fill it without disassembly!

[@journey_boundYT]

I met this bloke once . Nice fella . Keep up the great work mate

[@MK2ryana89]

Thanks for this video mate! You gave me the courage to go clean mine 👍

[@b_e_a_t_i_n_g_h_e_a_r_t_]

hey mate, just wanted to leave a comment to say thank you, the AC on my familys 80 series has been mediocre at best for the last few years, even after a new compressor and regas and the addition of a condensor fan. I followed your steps, cleaned that dash fan and hosed down the evaporator which was covered in gunk and man, its made a very noticeable difference; blows way harder and colder too. thanks for taking the time to make this vid

[@blackllama1]

Thanks for the feedback I am glad that you found the video worthwhile. Regards blackllama

[@kalalukamututwa3195]

I wish I saw this video before I attempted to clean out mine. Unfortunately, I cracked my box. However I was able to completely pull out the unit and the results are amazing.

[@laythmcgee9949]

Was it hard to pull the box

[@kalalukamututwa3195]

@@laythmcgee9949 I still don't understand as well because I had to call in a Technician who managed to detach it.

[@mohamudgiirre9171]

If you make more repair videos about the 80 series landcruiser you'll definitely get more subscribers me included

[@blackllama1]

I will continue to make vids on the 80 as things keep coming up that I need to do.

[@80SeriesPakistan]

Saved us a ton of work! Highly recommended method as its quick and effective

[@blackllama1]

I’m glad you found the video usefull

[@judysummers428]

A can of foam carpet shampoo works well too. I use on indoor unit on split system air con at home, then allow to loosen crap, then get hose in.

[@benhoughtonmusic]

great video, i'd managed to get a hose via the fan housing in my 75 troopy but will have a crack at getting in to the evaporator housing and give a proper clean!

[@braydenclark5828]

I will definitely do this i found over summer my vents were not throwing out much air cheers for the vid

[@andrewdonnelly1166]

Mate that was great to watch !! I now what I have to do with mine !! Similar problem!! Thanks!!!!!

[@markholtan5696]

Didn’t even know all that existed behind the glove box. Know what I’m doing tomorrow 👍👍😂thanks

[@blackllama1]

Mark Holtan have fun....😝

[@vytas5584]

I knew there was a box there that had to be something to do with the air but didn’t know it had the air conditioning fins in there!

[@rainofpain9820]

Definitely gonna have to try this

[@deancorlett7288]

Awesome job bud. Will do that same job tomorrow i think. Cheers

[@Bruteforcedj]

Great video bud! You definitely earned my sub

[@blackllama1]

I’m glad that you like it thanks for the feedback. I plan to keep putting up 80 vids as I fix things. In the mean time other vids as things happen.

[@mjhmech4903]

Great work mate.

[@blackllama1]

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback

[@jimmya9579]

I ended up putting some flywire over the inlets on the outside after cleaning out to stop the leaves n muck from getting in there again.

[@beejoutbush3322]

Great vid mate. I just spent 2K getting my air con fixed. New compressor and a clean out. Do you know where the air comes from when the aircon is on recirculate? I’m asking because I live out bush and the mechanic said some models of 80 series have a filter to stop too much dust getting into the system but my model stent have it so I was going to make my own but I don’t know where the intake is. Any ideas?

[@kymonixon6188]

Love the vid, does your a.c go on full cold or stop where it's at? Mine stays around there also

[@blackllama1]

Lever in the dash does not push over all the way but in the engine bay it pushes the tap all the way.

[@juanmejia1097]

Thanks man

[@chrissmith287]

wow thanks for that I am going to do this I have put gas in twice and it just goes in about 20 mins im hoping I can do what u did and it will help

[@blackllama1]

Chris Smith let me know how you go. I pulled so much muck out it was ridiculous. It is now so cold I have to turn it down. Interested to know how you go.

[@chrissmith287]

@@blackllama1 Hi again well I did it the way u did and yes there was crap and cleaned with c18 and soaked and than hoses off and and same wit the fan pulled that out some crap in there gave that a good blow out the the compressor put is all back and its still working fan is a lot better and it is blowing a little cold air I have to get it regased so but seems a lot better great job

[@chrissmith287]

@@blackllama1 I must say I am not a mechanics asshole have no idea how to do things lol

[@blackllama1]

Chris Smith today I just filmed the hack I use to make my 80 series hand brake hold longer that should be edited and up in a week or so. I have a bit of a backlog of videos.

[@mattsechelski5959]

Thank you for posting this. I recently purchased an 1990 80 series. Does your vehicle have the rear AC option? If so, have you cleaned it, or do you know if there a filter than can be replaced?

[@blackllama1]

No sorry mine does not have rear AC so not sure on that one

[@blackllama1]

Post how you go interested to see if it works for you.

[@ausloadventures]

Hi mate I like how you have the six inch speakers in the door as well that's great! Did you just split the cable feed for the original 4 inch speakers in the dash panel or?

[@blackllama1]

That was all put in before I purchased the car. They were run through an amp under the passenger seat. I have since pulled that out and replaced the head unit. They now just run out the back of the head unit front right door front left door rear right door rear left door. And one in the back. No amp straight off the head unit. Speakers in the dash were shot and just crackled

[@ausloadventures]

@@blackllama1 Awesome mate thanks for getting back to me.

[@stevenkhan4344]

Is it the same for LH drive/steer? still behind the glove box?

[@blackllama1]

sorry I am unsure on that one as I have never worked on a Lh drive model

[@macksenduro9796]

Currently doing this on my Left Hand Drive 93 80. The drain is somewhere on the passenger/exhaust side. I'm just using a spray bottle with hot water and dawn soap, luckily was able to dig and vacuum out all the large stuff. Luckily it's still draining however I can't locate the drain tube? Anybody have knowledge on this? It's dripping down the frame and i'm letting another round of soap soak before I spray with just hot water from another spray bottle. I've been shooting compressed air in as well and have had great results im just worried the drain may block up

[@blackllama1]

Is it possibly that the drain tube has been pulled off. It should come down past the frame and stop. If it’s dripping if the frame there is a small chance it’s gone and it may leak and wet your carpet. In theory it should be almost directly under the evaporator box in the car. I hope that this helps good luck with it

[@noel270w8]

Dishwashing soap contains a lot of salt. To avoid corrosion I'd advise to use another type of non corrosive cleaner.

[@weshgroooooo]

Hi, what’s your speakers on the dashboard and door ? Thank you

[@blackllama1]

Speaker in dashboard rubbish the previous owner put in. Crackled so I pulled the wires to them and have not replaced. One in door 6 inch Sony explode it goes ok.

[@weshgroooooo]

@@blackllama1 thank you 😊 👍🏻

[@user-zu5ky7zw2v]

👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝

[@huykhoi]

Thank you. How was your result??

[@blackllama1]

Great. It worked well.

[@coconutcoconut3450]

mahalo!!!

[@alexmanouilov9526]

Hey mate do you know where the cabin filter is in 80 series pls reply

[@blackllama1]

The 80 series does not have a cabin filter. They came in in the 100 series. If driving In dusty conditions I flick to recirculated air. I prefer the fresh but what else can you do. I have seen totally bodgy jobs screwing filters into the plenum chamber but not good.

[@alexmanouilov9526]

@@blackllama1 can you please send me your email address so I can send you a picture took this morning mait

[@blackllama1]

@@alexmanouilov9526 please use blackllama Facebook and messenger thanks

[@alexmanouilov9526]

@@blackllama1 yes I have a picture where to send it?

[@blackllama1]

@@alexmanouilov9526 use messenger through blackllama Facebook

[@abu-ali-aljehany]

Why these cars doesn't have air filter Can I put an after market for it ?

[@blackllama1]

أبوعلي الجهني no air filter on these. I have not seen an aftermarket one for them. I have seen propel do bodgy makeshift ones that they tec screw in but I don’t like that idea

[@abu-ali-aljehany]

@@blackllama1 The weird thing is that there is a modern cars designed in the same bad way with no air filter Like Daihatsu teriose Or mitsubishi pajero But do you think if i put landcruiser 100 air filter in it will work fine? Greetings

[@blackllama1]

أبوعلي الجهني I think the 100 system is different the 80 has no place to put the filter. I have been planing to look into it. Let me know how you go I just haven’t had time to explore more

[@mahfoudhalnaamani2925]

Abu Ali, I do have 2001 VXR 100, There’s no air filter in it... but I you have to clean your AC condenser like in the video.

[@abu-ali-aljehany]

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[@trevormawer6854]

first comment ":-)

[@raoamuhammadalikhan5693]

STOP the music please

[@vytas5584]

No. Lol