C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

1976 Heater Core

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 28, 2005 | 09:13 PM
  #1  
GM RIDES's Avatar
GM RIDES
Thread Starter
4th Gear
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default 1976 Heater Core

I Need Help On Changing A Heater Core In My 1976 Corvette With Air. What All Will I HAVE To Remove To Replace The Core
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2005 | 09:34 PM
  #2  
Avette4me's Avatar
Avette4me
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,575
Likes: 1
From: Tuttle OK
Cruise-In VIII Veteran
Default

It has to come out from the inside...

i believe on your year, that the right and center dash need to be removed then just dig in...

this might help...
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2005 | 01:20 AM
  #3  
SanDiegoPaul's Avatar
SanDiegoPaul
Race Director
Supporting Lifetime
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 10,362
Likes: 5
From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
Default

Originally Posted by GM RIDES
I Need Help On Changing A Heater Core In My 1976 Corvette With Air. What All Will I HAVE To Remove To Replace The Core
I had my dash out last summer while I installed carpet and insulation. I figured that while I was in there, I'd pull the heater core out too. Wow I think it doubled the teardown time! But anyway, you need to pull the console, center dash and right side dash portions to get the heater box outta the way.

Big hint: Before you reinstall the heater box assy, spend 20 bux on a reseal kit for it. I put all new foam seals in my whole A/C system and now, it blows about twice the amount of air it did previously.

In fact, I had already installed a new compressor, hoses, POA valve, and evaporator core just before pulling the dash. The A/C blew cold but never enough air. Now that I have resealed the vents and such, the system never needs to stay on HIGH for long.

As for the heater core, you need to get the whole box out of the dash. You'll find it buried in there and tricky to get out. Don't damage your evaporator core with the heater connections as you pull it.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2005 | 02:22 PM
  #4  
ajstr1265's Avatar
ajstr1265
Instructor
10 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 229
Likes: 0
From: Oreland PA
Default

you need to remove the right side lower dash, the center dash bezel then remove the cover. The hoses connect under the car. It took me about 3 hours...and I was not rushing to get it done. Just take your time and don't force anything
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 08:51 AM
  #5  
Vette Gator's Avatar
Vette Gator
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 918
Likes: 5
From: Gainesville FL
Default

Is it easier to replace the evaporator when the heater core is out? My AC system is pretty badly buggered up and I expect that I will have to replace pretty much everything.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To 1976 Heater Core





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:28 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE