just finished heater core exchange
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Racer
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From: kingsport,tn,usa
just finished heater core exchange
got my heater core today, took me 3.5 hours to do it all
not a bad job imo, i would do it again, for someone else of course
50 bux and ill do yours, haha
not a bad job imo, i would do it again, for someone else of course
50 bux and ill do yours, haha
Burning Brakes
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From: Columbus, IN USA
Re: just finished heater core exchange (KrAzYSnIpEr)
I just did mine last night, for the fourth time in 5 years. Its a breeze on a non AC vette. But as cold as it was I would have paid you the 50.
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Re: just finished heater core exchange (KrAzYSnIpEr)
Hello BLT-71. Just wondering if you had to remove your dash to replace the heater core? Or could your remove/replace thru the engine compartment? My vette is a 1972 all stock 350 non AC with a 4 speed.
Also, why so many heater core replaces in such a short time?
Thanks and have a happy new year!
Also, why so many heater core replaces in such a short time?
Thanks and have a happy new year!
Melting Slicks
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Re: just finished heater core exchange (kleitzel)
Also, why so many heater core replaces in such a short time?
Burning Brakes
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Re: just finished heater core exchange (kleitzel)
Well I go both ways, so to speak. I still pull the dash and do most of the work that way but when I put in back in I pull the engine section to clear the tubes. It is just too tight to do it all from the engine side. And besides I needed to do a few thing under the dash.
I have been in there so many times I did it in less than an hour total time. The cold inspired me to hurry.
Me and a couple other vette buddies found that the GM replacements fail rather quickly, 1-2 year tops. The after market like Auto Zone last a bit longer either way I have replaced too many. It is scary to think my original was in there for many years.
I have been in there so many times I did it in less than an hour total time. The cold inspired me to hurry.
Me and a couple other vette buddies found that the GM replacements fail rather quickly, 1-2 year tops. The after market like Auto Zone last a bit longer either way I have replaced too many. It is scary to think my original was in there for many years.
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Re: just finished heater core exchange (KrAzYSnIpEr)
Yeah, the GM cores seem to have a tendency to leak quickly. He!!, I've seen some that leaked before they were ever installed. From now on I'll have every new core pressure checked before it ever gets installed.
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Racer
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From: kingsport,tn,usa
Re: just finished heater core exchange (Alwyn678)
Try one with A/C and tell me how easy it is...It is one of the worst fixes on these cars by FAR :eek: :eek:
Burning Brakes
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Re: just finished heater core exchange (KrAzYSnIpEr)
I've helped a buddy with an AC car and it multiples all problems by three. More ducts bigger cases etc. I don't envy you.
But now we are ready for the chill.
But now we are ready for the chill.
Melting Slicks
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Re: just finished heater core exchange (BLT-71)
I personally think the factory started with the heater core and then added the rest of the car...... AND I hope I never have to do it again.
Racer
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Re: just finished heater core exchange (KrAzYSnIpEr)
KrAzYSnIpEr-
How much of the interior did you have to remove to do this job? Does the dash have to come out or just the console and ductwork? I know different years require different procedures and am preparing for this inevitable job on my 79 with Air. Thanks in advance for any heads up.
Marv-
How much of the interior did you have to remove to do this job? Does the dash have to come out or just the console and ductwork? I know different years require different procedures and am preparing for this inevitable job on my 79 with Air. Thanks in advance for any heads up.
Marv-
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Re: just finished heater core exchange (Marv)
This might be of some assistance.
http://www.annapolis.net/members/jul...e/HeatCore.htm
http://www.annapolis.net/members/jul...e/HeatCore.htm
