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Aug 18, 2009 | 02:58 AM

#11

66low

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did the circlip do the trick in the end mate?

Aug 18, 2009 | 03:25 AM

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kiwiblazer

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Not sure, the gear was pretty tight & I had fitted it but no response. Having said that, at least when I set the a/c control to "off" at least there is no heat blowing into the cab.

The Chevy guy says it needs to be lined up correctly or something like that???? so I'm leaving it to them to get it going when they regas the a/c. I'm beyond caring, summer is almost here & I'm not gonna drive with the heater on all the time.

Aug 20, 2009 | 03:20 AM

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kiwiblazer

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Bit the bullet!

Had my truck at the Chevy guys to replace an oil seal on the diff & told them to fix the heater & a/c while they had it there. 600 bucks later & all working - at long last.

Oh yea, my circlip fix didn't work! Bummer.

Aug 27, 2009 | 06:41 PM

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Katmandu

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Last edited by Katmandu; Sep 3, 2009 at 02:09 PM.

Aug 27, 2009 | 06:43 PM

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Katmandu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mlonas

I was able to remove the actuator through the glove box opening with a 7/32 quarter inch drive socket and a small ratchet.

It is tedious but saved a 5 hour labor charge at the shop. Just took me about 20 minutes to get it out...

Man! More details and Pics PLEEESE on this !!

Aug 28, 2009 | 05:17 PM

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swartlkk

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Originally Posted by Katmandu

Check this out....

This needs to be stickied in the TECH forums for future reference!

http://www.heatertreater.net/Final%2...fo.htm#History

That site has nothing that applies to these trucks. Its diagnosis of the problem is not the failure mode present in the s-series trucks. Nothing really applies here.

Aug 30, 2009 | 08:30 PM

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Katmandu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by swartlkk

That site has nothing that applies to these trucks. Its diagnosis of the problem is not the failure mode present in the s-series trucks. Nothing really applies here.

Sorry. Just trying to help. Very frustrating finding information on this problem.

Sep 3, 2009 | 02:15 PM

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Katmandu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mlonas

I was able to remove the actuator through the glove box opening with a 7/32 quarter inch drive socket and a small ratchet. It is tedious but saved a 5 hour labor charge at the shop. Just took me about 20 minutes to get it out...

I would really like someone to tell me EXACTLY HOW this is accomplished!

I spent over an hour last night trying to get (1) screw out !!

I went in via the glovebox access hole. I used a 1/4" 7/32 socket/rachet as well. My hands are not that big and I had a helluva time getting the socket to stay on and get it turned!

After an hour of banging my fingers I got (1) screw up about 1/64" !!

So how does one get this thing out ????

BTW, I paid $49 for a new actuator from RockAuto.com