Yahoo Message Number: 65113 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/65113)
I am trying to get to the fan motor in the dash in my 2000 Allure. It makes noise at all speeds, but gets worse as the speed increases. I cant see anything in the squirrel cages and plan on replacing the motor if I can get to it. I have the hoses labeled and disconnected and the cover off. It looks as if I have to take out all the screws around the metal shroud before I can lift the cover to the motor and the two squirrel cages. Has anyone else done this?
I am sure all this was assembled and put into place before the dash was installed. I can't believe they made it so difficult. If you used a trained monkey to reach around back to get to the screws, I'll pay to have him shipped to me.
Thanks for any help.
Gene Merryman
2999 Allure #30496
Yahoo Message Number: 65115 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/65115)
Yes Sir that's what the CC people did...build the dash around the black box' The only way and I assume it's the same as the Affinity black box is to remove it completely from the coach. This of course means removing the freon, clamping off the coolant lines, and label everything. The black box then can be split on the bench and give you access to both fan blowers. Label the blowers as one is clockwise and the other counter clock wise.
I have done it and took 3 days about 20 plus hours. That included the trip to a/c shop for freon removal. As soon as the freon was removed the line was opened at dash and capped.to prevent contamination. (important to do this) I have heard the a/c Texas company who built all the units is out of business so you might need some help getting blowers. Don't panic.... there are company's that rebuild your old ones.
Feel free to email me at Boateral@... (Boateral@...) if you need.
AL
00 Affinity
Yahoo Message Number: 65161 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/65161)
Gene Ken here, Sorry to hear about your fan motor! We have like rigs. I remember looking at the Fan motor air box on ours. Wish I were there to help Ya! Im sure follow owners will give you feedback. Please keep us posted. Once you get the blower motor in your hand there will be numbers on it. Google from there. some shops may find a source or be able to replace bearings. Working at Cat we had an Awesome motor rebuild shop! Trust me there are places to repair and or replace! Best of Luck. Ken 99 Allure 30356
Yahoo Message Number: 65201 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/65201)
I had the blower motor problems 2 year ago and replaced them. At that time the company was still provide parts. I have pictures on the computer at home. I might at also have a write up. I can send them to you next week when we get back from a trip if you would like. Please send me a private message.
Frank
2000 Magna 5766
Yahoo Message Number: 65228 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/65228)
Were you able to Just walk out the Blower Motor with out removing the blower Box? Ken 99 Allure 30356
Yahoo Message Number: 65249 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/65249)
The simple answer is NO. The case (box) has to be split to get to the blowers and there is not enough room to remove the bottom screws from the case. The blowers are on the back side of the case when you are looking at it. I can send you pictures if you want.
Frank
2000 Magna 5766
Yahoo Message Number: 65323 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/65323)
Thanks for sharing your hands on Info. Our Fellow owner Gene has an 00 Allure and hopefully will read this. Bummer on the blower having two Squrral cage fans. Like a truck type unit. Ken 99 Allure 30356