Need help, Heater Core Replacement
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Caldwell New Jersey
Need help, Heater Core Replacement
I have read what I could find on this forum about Heater core replacement, but it doesn't hurt to ask additional questions.
I have a 1970 454 W/ A/C and the core is leaking.
I understand to get the core out you can remove it through the passenger compartment, exclusively??? Please say nothing has to be removed from the engine area...(A/C)....right
Now...once the core is removed, what other things must be inspected and or purchased before reassembly. ie. foam seals Glazing Compound...ETC.
It appears that there are only 4 bolts holding the HC pleum in place to get to the HC, is this true?
I know this is not an easy job, so please help, so I only have to do it only once. I was in there once before just to change the radio.... and I'll tell you it's no fun, especially when you are 6' 2" Any little details are welcomed.
thanks
I have a 1970 454 W/ A/C and the core is leaking.
I understand to get the core out you can remove it through the passenger compartment, exclusively??? Please say nothing has to be removed from the engine area...(A/C)....right
Now...once the core is removed, what other things must be inspected and or purchased before reassembly. ie. foam seals Glazing Compound...ETC.
It appears that there are only 4 bolts holding the HC pleum in place to get to the HC, is this true?
I know this is not an easy job, so please help, so I only have to do it only once. I was in there once before just to change the radio.... and I'll tell you it's no fun, especially when you are 6' 2" Any little details are welcomed.
thanks
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Originally Posted by Kdarrin
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I have a 1970 454 W/ A/C and the core is leaking.
I understand to get the core out you can remove it through the passenger compartment, exclusively??? I know this is not an easy job, so please help, so I only have to do it only once. I was in there once before just to change the radio....
thanks
I have a 1970 454 W/ A/C and the core is leaking.
I understand to get the core out you can remove it through the passenger compartment, exclusively??? I know this is not an easy job, so please help, so I only have to do it only once. I was in there once before just to change the radio....
thanks
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 40,368
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Originally Posted by Kdarrin
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I have a 1970 454 W/ A/C and the core is leaking.
I understand to get the core out you can remove it through the passenger compartment, exclusively??? I know this is not an easy job, so please help, so I only have to do it only once. I was in there once before just to change the radio....
thanks
I have a 1970 454 W/ A/C and the core is leaking.
I understand to get the core out you can remove it through the passenger compartment, exclusively??? I know this is not an easy job, so please help, so I only have to do it only once. I was in there once before just to change the radio....
thanks
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Texas
It's a crappy job, but someone's gotta do it. I had to pull the passenger side dash out, and remove the radio to get to mine. Once I got the heater box out, it was easy to swap out the core.
The toughest part of the job is removing and replacing the dash.
The toughest part of the job is removing and replacing the dash.
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