Heater Core part 2
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Heater Core part 2
I installed the Delco heater core today. It as has to be the most miserable job I have ever done on a car. My recommendation, take your time, use a Delco, have a 1/4 inch socket set along with a finger ratchet, extentions, universal 7mm, good trouble light, and lots of time. Last but most important, Jet-Jock's instructions, they are really good and he is a great guy for sharing them, (thank you again)
. Now to install the new heat barrier and carpet. Happy Easter, Jack 
. Now to install the new heat barrier and carpet. Happy Easter, Jack
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Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Andrews TX
I installed the Delco heater core today. It as has to be the most miserable job I have ever done on a car. My recommendation, take your time, use a Delco, have a 1/4 inch socket set along with a finger ratchet, extentions, universal 7mm, good trouble light, and lots of time. Last but most important, Jet-Jock's instructions, they are really good and he is a great guy for sharing them, (thank you again). Now to install the new heat barrier and carpet. Happy Easter, Jack
. Now to install the new heat barrier and carpet. Happy Easter, Jack 
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From: Orangeburg, NY
That job is really a pain. I have found that a 1/4' socket set with extentions is vital. I have done several of these jobs and have found that a flex extention really works well (bought it is a Lowes store as part of a screwdriver kit). One trick that helped was putting a tiny piece of duct tape over the screw holes and screwing the small screws in to hold them in place.
