Z's r Best

Today I noticed the bottom half of the black plastic (??) box on the firewall appeared to have come loose from the top and was hanging down a bit. When I attempted to raise it up and snap it back together it began to shatter into small pieces. That plastic is brittle as can be. Everytime I pushed or poked it it cracked or a hole broke through. I pushed my finger through it in two places!! I've got cars way older and the plastic on those AC coil units are still tough and solid. Anyone every have a problem like this? Looks like I'll be going to the junkyard to try to find a replacement in good condition. Momma's gotta have AC when she rides with me.

Z's r Best

no one else has had the same problem and figured out what caused it? Oh well, I'm getting ready to go to the junkyard in a few minutes to see if I can find some good pieces there. The Chevy parts department wants around $150 for the outside pieces that make up the cover for the coil. The junkyard sounds better if I can get some in good shape.

LS1LE

I looked at several cars at KMK's in Dallas, when they were in business. None that I saw were that out of shape, I just wanted the cleanest I could find. That part of the box is exposed to a lot of heat especially if you have headers. I dont think I lent any knowledge, but I just thought I'ed throw my pennies out there.

JeremyNYR

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i've never seen that problem either. I have a couple units laying in my garage and they're in fine shape.

Z's r Best

Thanks for the input. I have other vehicles (camaros included) that are older and that plastic box is as tough as new. for some reason this one is falling apart and I hated to buy another one and put it in (looks like a painful job) without some idea why this one fell apart.