A/C evaporator

[bluecoupe30!]

Hello,
I know much has been discussed about a/c in our Coupes, but I was wondering if those with more knowledge that I, could comment on the following: I have a '72 CSA. No A/C, but equipped with the automatic auxiliary electric fan in front of the radiator. I have noticed that the '76-82 320i, E21, list same part numbers for the evaporator as listed for the E9. I have the parts that install in the engine bay, and will upgrade same as per most of the recent recommendations in part because I want in on the tour to Monterey in 2016. Can anyone confirm that the easier-to-find than an E3 or E9 evaporator housing and mounting plate, will fit an E9?
Thanks for your input.
Mike

 

[aearch]

other parts

i believe i just saw that somewhere maybe fcp euro parts
also if you need the faceplate i think i used a 3.0 face plate and changed the griles

 

[bluecoupe30!]

excellent, I will follow up!
thanks

 

[deQuincey]

just sent you a PM
rgds

 

[thehackmechanic]

Yes, I believe the evap assembly is the same

Yes, I believe the a/c evap assembly is the same as in a 320i. The most important, difficult to find piece for the retrofit, though, is the so-called "intermediate piece" that takes the cold a/c air from the evap assembly and directs it out the vents. I believe this piece is unique to the E9, though others have talked about adopting a similar Bavaria piece. See this thread:

http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12093&highlight=intermediate+piece

--Rob

 

[aearch]

piece

you could make one very easily
its just a simple box
send a not if you need dimensions

 

[bluecoupe30!]

Great, this is the confirmation I was looking for. Rob, I have really enjoyed your book, found it under my tree on Christmas, as others here have referred to its chapter on A/C. Thanks for the follow up!
And yes, I bet I can fabricate that "intermediate piece", did something similar when I put a new furnace in my vintage airstream.
Thanks gentlemen.
Mike

 

[aearch]

layout

send me a note i send a better copy

 

[teahead]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-BMW-E2...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Worth $85 to buy a NEW one???

 

[HB Chris]

I had mine checked at a radiator shop, no need for new and that one might not fit. Get a new expansion valve, they installed it too.

 

[teahead]

Ya, looks like the main copper pipe is different, but one would think that can be modified w/some solder:

 

[teahead]

Acc. to realoem:

64511367469
Evaporator
From:
08/01/1979
To:
06/03/1998 (ENDED)
Weight:
5.400 kg
Price:
Supersedes:
64511351961
(02/24/1969 — 12/06/1988)
Part 64511367469 was found on the following vehicles:

• 3' E21   (02/1975 — 12/1983)
• 2.5CS-3.0CSL   (12/1968 — 11/1975)
• 2500-3.3Li   (08/1968 — 02/1977)

However...they surely do look a bit different.