The only reasons you would want to do this yourself are:-
1. You want to save some money.
2. You are a masochist.
3. You are an experienced and enthusiatic diyer.
I am all three.
If you are replacing the evaporator do the valve block and fans at the same time. Shop aroung for parts. It's worth taking time to find the best deals especially for the fans. A full Aluminium evap is recommended, the serpentine model from Griffiths in the States is highly thought of, $599 inc valve. You will also need a dessicator.
Tools:- A long handled magnetic #10 Torx is a must. Stubby ratchet, magnetic wand, magnetic tray flexy jubilee clip tool. Petrol siphon, cans, large funnel or tun dish. A decent torch. All the rest you should have, if you haven't you're not ready for this.
Although the pcar/Pelican write ups were a great help. There are several important differences to a rhd 993. It's a time consuming and fiddly job. I will edit this post when I have a bit more time.
It's a 2 handed job to be done in a dry well illuminated garage . I would not attempt this solo or outside. Take notes and photos as you go along, organise screws and fittings. Take your time and dont break anything.
One major difference in splitting the heating unit were 3 torx, one well hidden down a deep recess, probaly well rusted, we had to drill the head off. The flexy pipes at the back of the unit are secured by almost inaccessible jubillee clips.
If you are taking it to an indie you can do quite a bit of simple preparation to ease the bill. Remove the radio, lower dash, passenger seat helps, grill vent, frunk carpet and run the gas as low as poss ( a full tank will make you most unpopular) and source the parts yourself.
1. You want to save some money.
2. You are a masochist.
3. You are an experienced and enthusiatic diyer.
I am all three.
If you are replacing the evaporator do the valve block and fans at the same time. Shop aroung for parts. It's worth taking time to find the best deals especially for the fans. A full Aluminium evap is recommended, the serpentine model from Griffiths in the States is highly thought of, $599 inc valve. You will also need a dessicator.
Tools:- A long handled magnetic #10 Torx is a must. Stubby ratchet, magnetic wand, magnetic tray flexy jubilee clip tool. Petrol siphon, cans, large funnel or tun dish. A decent torch. All the rest you should have, if you haven't you're not ready for this.
Although the pcar/Pelican write ups were a great help. There are several important differences to a rhd 993. It's a time consuming and fiddly job. I will edit this post when I have a bit more time.
It's a 2 handed job to be done in a dry well illuminated garage . I would not attempt this solo or outside. Take notes and photos as you go along, organise screws and fittings. Take your time and dont break anything.
One major difference in splitting the heating unit were 3 torx, one well hidden down a deep recess, probaly well rusted, we had to drill the head off. The flexy pipes at the back of the unit are secured by almost inaccessible jubillee clips.
If you are taking it to an indie you can do quite a bit of simple preparation to ease the bill. Remove the radio, lower dash, passenger seat helps, grill vent, frunk carpet and run the gas as low as poss ( a full tank will make you most unpopular) and source the parts yourself.