1981 heater core
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1981 heater core
What all do I need to remove inside my 81 to get to the heater core. I have a leaker.
I'm not afraid of the work, I just hesitate when the dash is involved. I have a 81 in really solid shape. Can I get by with just taking the glove box door and liner out?
Anybody know??
I'm not afraid of the work, I just hesitate when the dash is involved. I have a 81 in really solid shape. Can I get by with just taking the glove box door and liner out?
Anybody know??
Melting Slicks
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From: Green Valley Arizona
WOW....when I did mine I had the entire dash out as part of my restoration....but from what I remember...there would not be enough room to remove the cover through the glove box.
I think you have to have the dash out.
Good luck on this one.
I think you have to have the dash out.
Good luck on this one.
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Knoxville TN
The entire dash does not have to be removed, just loosened on the passenger's side.
But, there is quite a bit to remove to get to that point.
Following is a step-by-step that I used a few years back.
http://www.bkp944.com/corvette/Heater Core Removal.pdf
I can't take credit for the instructions and I can't remember where I downloaded them. My apologies to the original author!
-Brian
But, there is quite a bit to remove to get to that point.
Following is a step-by-step that I used a few years back.
http://www.bkp944.com/corvette/Heater Core Removal.pdf
I can't take credit for the instructions and I can't remember where I downloaded them. My apologies to the original author!
-Brian
Racer
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: New England
I just did mine and I went in from the front engine compartment, no need to remove dash or anything. I will load up some photos if you need to see how its done. PS : I do not have air ,if you do it may be a problem , not sure where air unit is on yours if you have it.
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From: Knoxville TN
http://www.bkp944.com/corvette/HeaterCoreRemoval.pdf
Hope this works better!
-Brian
