Heater/Defroster flap clip

[joshkbomb]

Anybody know where I can get a replacement (or how to fix) the plastic clip that moves the heater flap in the heater box? Winter is coming and not having a defroster is not a happy situation.
I've checked LMC, classicparts, and gmpartsdirect with no luck. I'm hoping to avoid the junkyard thing because they're all quite a drive for me.

 

[troutbum_mt]

Anybody know where I can get a replacement (or how to fix) the plastic clip that moves the heater flap in the heater box? Winter is coming and not having a defroster is not a happy situation.
I've checked LMC, classicparts, and gmpartsdirect with no luck. I'm hoping to avoid the junkyard thing because they're all quite a drive for me.

I just went through this exact same thing and actually found a decent way to fix it. I went to the auto parts store and bought a pack of door hardware that had a connector that worked extremely well. It basically accepts that control rod like that original clip and plugs into that hole where the original went. Works awesome. I'll try and get a pic of what I am talking about in a few.

 

[troutbum_mt]

Here's a pic of the piece I am talking about. Hope it helps.


Might not be the same piece you are talking about, but I hope it is.

 

[joshkbomb]

Here's a pic of the piece I am talking about. Hope it helps.
View attachment 70788

Might not be the same piece you are talking about, but I hope it is.

It might, but I'm not a member so I can't see that pic. But, if there is an alternative (hopefully metal and not plastic) that I could use in place of that it would be great. Actually, one of my options was to take the piece to the local hardware store and try to fabricate something.

Has anyone else had this piece break? It seems so flimsy a thing to be a rare breakage.

 

[troutbum_mt]

It might, but I'm not a member so I can't see that pic. But, if there is an alternative (hopefully metal and not plastic) that I could use in place of that it would be great. Actually, one of my options was to take the piece to the local hardware store and try to fabricate something.

Has anyone else had this piece break? It seems so flimsy a thing to be a rare breakage.

My bad, here is a link to the pic:
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff265/troutbum_mt/DSCN0401a.jpg

 

[joshkbomb]

My bad, here is a link to the pic:
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff265/troutbum_mt/DSCN0401a.jpg

That's not the piece that I need to replace. The one I need is below that in the heater box (or on the front of it, depending on perspective) that moves the flap that controls air flow between the heater/defroster vents and the main vents.

 

[troutbum_mt]

That's not the piece that I need to replace. The one I need is below that in the heater box (or on the front of it, depending on perspective) that moves the flap that controls air flow between the heater/defroster vents and the main vents.

Sorry I wasn't much of a help

 

[British Slave]

Have you tried your local Chevy dealer parts dept? If they don't have it in stock, they usually can order it.

 

[joshkbomb]

Have you tried your local Chevy dealer parts dept? If they don't have it in stock, they usually can order it.

I didn't think it would be something they would have. Gmpartsdirect didn't have it. Does the dealer have more parts than the website?

 

[British Slave]

Sometimes. I have been lucky to find some small fastners and things at the local dealer that LMC didn't have.

 

[British Slave]

Here's you a possible source:

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240397

 

[k20]

I know what your talking about, when I replaced my heater core I found mine was broken. I couldnt find an aftermarket supplier so I went to the junkyard. Out of probably 10 trucks I looked in, only found 1 good one, so your best bet will be to make one, especially if you dont have a close junkyard.

 

[Avery4jc]

Get me a picture of what you need... I've been somewhat careful while removing stuff so far but like I said get me a pic of what you need and I'll be sure to pull it out carefully...

Just host it on photobucket or e-mail it to me...

EDIT: So you need the linkage that moves this door?

 

[joshkbomb]

I think that's it, the copper colored door? Here's a photo from the glove box:
http://picasaweb.google.com/thejtk/Miscillaneous#5251231923639619730

I don't know if it's possible to replace the door or the assembly without breaking the heater box, so you could just get me that plastic clip that's broken in the picture.

 

[Avery4jc]

Ok I'll pull it out for ya' when I finish tearing out the HVAC stuff this week... I'm going to try and get it done Monday after work but if not it'll be next week because I'm leaving for Nashville Wednesday morning and won't be back until Sunday...