Nissan R32 Skyline evaporator removal and refresh project *AMENDED

[@robzilla32]

Great "how to" thanks. Curious as to how you identified the FOUR SEASONS 38637 Expansion Valve as the correct replacement? Nissan FAST shows the part number as 92200-F6110 which was superseded by 92200-33M00. Neither of these are listed at www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=815423&cc=1209664&pt=6788&jsn=443 as alternate OEM part numbers. Thanks Rob

[@th1gtr]

Rob, I had the help from a friend of mine, Eric H., who went thru this before me. He shared that part and I was able to use the same. The part does work and my AC has no issues. Similar to the "forklift starter" its just one of those things, "if you know, you know..." and the information gets shared.. I felt that this was a much cheaper alternative (to try) and so far it seems to be worth the efforts.. Sorry this isn't a technical explanation but knowing this part works gives you an avenue to search other parts that are listed as alternate P/Ns. And just wanted to add.. the part you listed for the superseded P/N is $60+ and we know damn well Nissan isn't out there making their own expansion valves.. the part I shared was $16. I doubt "OEM expansion" vs aftermarket will yield noticeable differences.

[@robzilla32]

@@th1gtr Thanks for the reply. I hate having to pay the Nissan / Nismo / GT-R tax if I don't have to.

[@Rb_240z]

Awesome thanx

[@brandonleehsia]

Hey quick question where does the sensor that is under the stick stuff go? Mine is bad and I’m trying to avoid removing the evaporator.

[@th1gtr]

There is no way you're going to be able to put the sensor on without taking the evap out. The sensor looks like 1.5" rod. It lays flat making complete contact to the low pressure line UNDER the butyl tape (the sticky stuff). If it is not under all of that, it's not done right and should probably come out. And to be clear, you might be able remove the butyl tape and apply it without removing but it just doesn't make sense to go through all of that trouble.