The AC evaporator failed this week on my 2005 4runner (150,000 miles). "Beat the Heat" (Nassau Bahamas) repaced the Amazon.com new Denso compressor I bought them two years ago for $200, and I was cool for two year - without any recharge. The installation cost me $200.
Here's my question. A Denso evaporator for my 4runner is $110 shipped to Denver where I can pick it up and bring it to Bahamas - where I live. I have family in Denver.
"Beat the Heat" want $800 to install it (dash comes out, etc.). The tech gave the AC a "charge" and said listen here by the ACvent by the driver's SW, and you could hear the "hiss" from behind the dash. They have a dozen techs and been doing only auto AC for long time (25 years?) Cars are lined up all day - every day!.
The Toy dealer here in Nassau wanted $1200 for the evap., and then called back and said they don't work on cars over 10 years old. I bought the 4runner new from them in 2005.
Amazon says this is the right part for my car.
Amazon.com: Denso 476-0040 A/C Evaporator Core: Automotive
DENSO IS THE OE SUPPLIER FOR THIS APPLICATION, NEW EVAPORATOR CORE