i guess my Diverter Valve Link Connector W A/C decided to break

[Kain]

the dreaded plastic clip broke
Do you beat out the nail like retainer or just pry it out

 

[Kain]

Had to pull the cover and found this

 

[MEMO43]

Wish there was a "no like" button
Only because that is the most painful part to remove.
I tapped the nail out on mine and it was slow an tedious, since I dont want to break or remove the whole assembly to take it out.

 

[Kain]

thats what ill have to do then cause i am not taking that out for a piece of plastic
just hope it doesnt take a week to get here it is cold

 

[frankin5]

@Kain

https://www.classicparts.com/1971-87-Diverter-Valve-Link-Connector-W-A_C/productinfo/68-248/

location 1 Chevy Duty Dr, Riverside, MO 64150

 

[Kain]

That's where I ordered from and says it is on back order.....

 

[frankin5]

@Kain

32-2489 page 169 item 7 LMC

 

[Fastereddie]

Just shove a wedge in there to hold it open for now.
Full heat

 

[Kain]

ordered both will have a spare............lol

 

[Kain]

classic parts sent email saying will ship in 24 hours

 

[bigjimmy82]

Is this a common thing? Assuming you are working from under hood?

 

[Kain]

No it's under dash, I don't think it's common the first one lasted 40 years

 

[Fastereddie]

I dont know, every square I’ve ever owned, needed that replaced.

 

[Kain]

i guess they are pron to failure since there all 30-40 years old

 

[Kain]

lmc just shipped my order

 

[Kain]

First pic is new part I hope a cotter pin will hold it.
Second pic is the only use of this tool my dad had, it's an electric hammer from craftsman. One good hit and out the nail came but where it went is another story
That's why the cotter pin

 

[rampage]

Cotter pin is plenty strong enough.

 

[frankin5]

long as the door opens is all that counts

 

[Kain]

Well I found the nail thing after I put back together so if it don't. Work right I'll take and put in tomorrow

 

[Kain]

well it opens and closes like its supposed to just wont blow hot air....................