71 heater core replacement
Apr 10, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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71 heater core replacement
does the core come out from the inside of the car or from under the hood.replaced one in 1977 but have forgoten how i did it. any tips would helpful. thank you
Apr 11, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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it has speed nuts in the engine bay. I believe there is 6 of them.
Apr 11, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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The heater core comes out from the inside.
Apr 11, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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It comes out from the inside. There's a couple clips that hold it to the heater box. The foam gasket around the tubes seals against the firewall. The studs go through the firewall and locate in holes in the blower motor box. Note that this is a non A/C 71'. A/C might be different.
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Apr 11, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Only way is from the inside.
Apr 15, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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thanks duke i filled out my profile didnt know about it when i joined dont have the core out yet so may need your help again.
Apr 15, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Apr 15, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Apr 15, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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From the outside
With the engine out, I just swapped one from the engine bay side. Pull the heater box cover and swap it out. Pretty simple.
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