84 245 with weird A/C leak

[haydnharvespa]

So my 245 has a strange leak. Whenever I run the A/C for a while then shut it off, water leaks from somewhere above the vacuum canister (behind the dashboard) on the drivers side. I can’t see anywhere the water could possibly be coming from, only that’s it’s dripping down onto the vacuum canister somehow. Anyone had experience with this or know what it might be? I’ve already checked the A/C drain, but it remains bone dry while water drips into the cabin. Thanks for any leads.

 

[Pietercc]

Condensation is leaking out of the box, if your drain is clear just make sure the box is sealed

 

[haydnharvespa]

Condensation is leaking out of the box, if your drain is clear just make sure the box is sealed

That involves a full dash tear down I assume?

 

[Pietercc]

That involves a full dash tear down I assume?

More than likely, if you can't see it with it in then you'll have to take it out. Might as well get a new heater core and fan motor while you're at it, maybe even upgrade to the 91-93 setup

 

[haydnharvespa]

More than likely, if you can't see it with it in then you'll have to take it out. Might as well get a new heater core and fan motor while you're at it, maybe even upgrade to the 91-93 setup

Where do I even start? Radio and center console?

 

[Pietercc]

CU Climate Control Unit Removal — 1984 Volvo 240 L4-2320cc 2.3L SOHC B23F FI Service Manual | Operation CHARM

Detailed repair manual for the 1984 Volvo 240 L4-2320cc 2.3L SOHC B23F FI.

charm.li

 

[haydnharvespa]

CU Climate Control Unit Removal — 1984 Volvo 240 L4-2320cc 2.3L SOHC B23F FI Service Manual | Operation CHARM

Detailed repair manual for the 1984 Volvo 240 L4-2320cc 2.3L SOHC B23F FI.

charm.li

You’re absolutely great. Thank you!

 

[haydnharvespa]

Finally figured it out! Somehow my A/C housing cracked and started letting the condensation out instead of it going down the drain tube. Really didn’t take much to reach it. I will be using a 2 part epoxy as a sealant. Hope this helps someone in the future.

 

[dl242gt]

Good catch for a crappy cracked plastic problem. Hope the repair sticks well. I'd also consider using some of that stainless steel duct tape they sell at hardware stores to cover it. I use that to cover the hole when you change to a different type of heater valve.