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Haldex Refurb

A couple of questions on refurbing the Haldex dryer, from the instructions received with the O/H kit.

Item 5. Removing the Plastic Purge Shield ..... Says "Support the heater to insure that it does not fall out of the cavity in the bottom housing." What does the heater look like ? Is this one of those third hand deals, where you need to hold something while putting something on and putting screws in ?

Item 9. Cleaning the interior in bold letters "(Do Not Use Aromatic Cleaning Solvents.)" . What's this, something that doesn't smell ? Is it soap or ???

On the project list.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: Haldex Refurb

Reply #1 –
Dave,

I don't take the purge shield off till the dryer is on the work bench. We unplug the pos. wire and the ground wire is under a bolt that has to be removed. If the pos. wire don't have a plug then just cut the wire and install a plug this will save you a lot of grief in the future if you plan on doing this your self.

As far as cleaning we use Dawn industrial de-greaser  in a sonic cleaner.

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Haldex Refurb

Reply #2 –
Quote from: toyman –
A couple of questions on refurbing the Haldex dryer, from the instructions received with the O/H kit.

Item 5. Removing the Plastic Purge Shield ..... Says "Support the heater to insure that it does not fall out of the cavity in the bottom housing." What does the heater look like ? Is this one of those third hand deals, where you need to hold something while putting something on and putting screws in ?

Item 9. Cleaning the interior in bold letters "(Do Not Use Aromatic Cleaning Solvents.)" . What's this, something that doesn't smell ? Is it soap or ???

On the project list.
Item 5 ... see the picture, the heater ring is that part that looks like it came out of the bottom of an old coffee pot or camp stove, the plastic shield holds it up in place.  You don't want to remove the cover and let that fall since its pretty brittle and then you would be purchasing a different kit as well.

Item 9.  Aromatic Cleaning Solvent ... Well thats almost any solvent that ends in "ene"  like  toluene, xylene,  benzene or probably anything that has the catch all contains petroleum distillates.
2000 / 36' / U320 / WTFE
WildEBeest / "Striving to put right what once went wrong"

Re: Haldex Refurb

Reply #3 –
Thanks both for the help. Something else on the project list.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: Haldex Refurb

Reply #4 –
Our last refurb was installing a complete factory rebuilt exchange unit.  It seemed priced not a whole lot more than filter and bottom rebuilt kits.

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
Our last refurb was installing a complete factory rebuilt exchange unit.  It seemed priced not a whole lot more than filter and bottom rebuilt kits.
And it comes with a warranty.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

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Reply #6 –
Probably the direction I SHOULD have taken.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

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Reply #7 –
If a person is not sure of what they are doing and do not recognize which part is which, it might be better to buy a Reman' one, but to anyone that can do it they are very simple to rebuild.
I like to know what was done and done right. Not the first time something came from a store and it was faulty, even if they do it all the time.
I have the time and patience.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
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jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
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Reply #8 –
I hear you John. How many times have I had to re-do something, or ended up paying for someone to learn how to do something ?
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss