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I'm in the process of removing the Heater Core Housing so I can replace the leaking Core in my '73.
As I thought it was just a simple case of removing the 7/16" headed sheet metal screws and pulling it out into the cabin area, I came across this.
One of GYSGT Hartman's quotes immediately came to mind ("WHAT IS THAT??? WHAT THE F#%* IS THAT!!"). It appears to be the wrong end of a stud [] that must be loosened from the other side of the firewall, no? If so, how does one get access to it in order to remove the housing?
I'm in the process of removing the Heater Core Housing so I can replace the leaking Core in my '73.
As I thought it was just a simple case of removing the 7/16" headed sheet metal screws and pulling it out into the cabin area, I came across this.
One of GYSGT Hartman's quotes immediately came to mind ("WHAT IS THAT??? WHAT THE F#%* IS THAT!!"). It appears to be the wrong end of a stud [] that must be loosened from the other side of the firewall, no? If so, how does one get access to it in order to remove the housing?
Thanks Folks.
Steve
While I don't have a repair manual, look up Vettetube.com, there is a video that may help you.
With any luck Alan will answer soon.
Good Luck.
That is a stud that has a nut on the other side of the firewall. Should be a 7/16 nut as I recall and may be holding a j clip for vacuum or wire loom. If I recall correctly it's around the wiper door canister.
That is a stud that has a nut on the other side of the firewall. Should be a 7/16 nut as I recall and may be holding a j clip for vacuum or wire loom. If I recall correctly it's around the wiper door canister.
I'll start looking for it now. Didn't think it reached that far forward when looking at it from the cabin.
Sorta hid, but easily accessible.
And you're RIGHT ON with the nut size Duntov. You know yer stuff. The Wire Loom Clip is missing on mine, but I'll put one on in the end.
Sorta hid, but easily accessible.
And you're RIGHT ON with the nut size Duntov. You know yer stuff. The Wire Loom Clip is missing on mine, but I'll put one on in the end.
Are they repairable? Guess it depends on the damage, and if owner insists on keep it all original. Economically, buying a new core is far and away the way to go, but thought I'd just ask.
If you have a radiator shop you trust I would see if it's repairable, atleast you know it will fit right back in. Replacements vary from what I found in fit and quality. If you go replacement have it tested before you install it to avoid any unwanted surprises at the end.
If you have a radiator shop you trust I would see if it's repairable, atleast you know it will fit right back in. Replacements vary from what I found in fit and quality. If you go replacement have it tested before you install it to avoid any unwanted surprises at the end.
Thank you Dan for the insight on possible fitment issues. The unwanted surprises you mentioned is a terrific understatement of the repeated horrors I'd face, including the carpet cleaning thing.
Hello everybody, im new on this forum, my name is william, im an American living in France ^^
Im currently restoring my vette c3 73 since september 2016: my question is :
i can't figure out exactly where does the valve go on which vacuum... i put the pink and tann on the heater box, a guess the red and blue go on the back middle box... but is the red on top or the blue on top ???? anyways, i have problems with the willcox diagram.
Can anybody explain me precisly where the vacuul go .. it really would helmp me out
Thanks everybody, cheers from paris
Hello everybody, im new on this forum, my name is william, im an American living in France ^^
Im currently restoring my vette c3 73 since september 2016: my question is :
i can't figure out exactly where does the valve go on which vacuum... i put the pink and tann on the heater box, a guess the red and blue go on the back middle box... but is the red on top or the blue on top ???? anyways, i have problems with the willcox diagram.
Can anybody explain me precisly where the vacuul go .. it really would helmp me out
Thanks everybody, cheers from paris
Do you also have an idea where does the blue and red one ??
Thanks again for your response
ps: its a corvette C3 1973
Yes. Yellow striped tube goes to silver thing in above picture.
Red stripe tube goes in on top of Box just in front of silver thing. Look inside box there and you will see where it plugs in.
Good luck.
Steve
Heater Core Removal Help
] that must be loosened from the other side of the firewall, no? If so, how does one get access to it in order to remove the housing?
