removal and replacement of blower motor

[82DMC12]

Here's a link to one for the 1980 Chevy Monza listed above.

I'm thinking CW looking into the cage/wheel...Air should travel into the center and exit through the side....

Thanks Ron. I might pull my out to check it. I replaced it once a long time ago. Might be due for a cleaning in there anyway.

[MrChocky]

I cleaned out my cage and it made a huge difference. I think this is the correct motor with cage, however:

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...elorean-dmc-12

[L3V3L1]

I just got the four seasons blower motor to replace mine with a shot bearing. Should I leave these clips on the cage?IMG_20220708_150333771.jpg

[82DMC12]

I just got the four seasons blower motor to replace mine with a shot bearing. Should I leave these clips on the cage?IMG_20220708_150333771.jpg

They are balancing clips. You would want to leave them on, assuming they are in the right spot

[L3V3L1]

They are balancing clips. You would want to leave them on, assuming they are in the right spot

Ok, thanks I left them on, I thought they may have been put on by the previous owner to counter the broken bearing.

[Maritime-elf]

Did you install this motor? Was it any good?

I cleaned out my cage and it made a huge difference. I think this is the correct motor with cage, however:

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...elorean-dmc-12

[82DMC12]

Did you install this motor? Was it any good?

I think that motor is made by VDO, in which case it's the best OEM style solution with no modifications needed.

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[MrChocky]

Did you install this motor? Was it any good?

Yes, just a few weeks ago. It's a lot quieter, so was certainly worth it. The hole that connects the small rubber pipe is on the reverse side, so doesn't fit any more. I left it off.