Heater core replacement - any hints?
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Heater core replacement - any hints?
Hi to all
I am going to replace my old heater core in my C4 1995, LT1. I have read here some catastrophic posts about this job.
I have bought service manual and it seems to be not easy, but possible. I have time (5 days), courage and I am determined. Do you have any useful hints or tips how to do the job smoothly as possible?
Thanks in advance J.
I am going to replace my old heater core in my C4 1995, LT1. I have read here some catastrophic posts about this job.
I have bought service manual and it seems to be not easy, but possible. I have time (5 days), courage and I am determined. Do you have any useful hints or tips how to do the job smoothly as possible?
Thanks in advance J.
Last edited by juni78; Jun 25, 2019 at 06:28 AM.
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Take out the seat... I did mine when I was 17 and it took a few hours. 84s are probably less cluttered under there though. I left the top 2 bolts out of the cover... it sealed up just fine but those sucked to get to.
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Sure! On other hand, without that it could be another way for quick fix of the core and all my problems here on earth
Last edited by juni78; Jun 26, 2019 at 12:04 PM.
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Job done
The little beast is out of the cage. Thanks for the advices, all of them were useful. The job took around 8 hours. It wasnt so bad, however crucial was to progress slowly and make pictures and notices about all parts, wires and bolts. Without that I wouldnt be able to put it back together.
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As already said, it's not hard it's just monotonous. The FSM will get you through it. But it will run you all over the place.Here are the steps consolidated into one place, but since they are based on a 92 the Air Bag is not included.
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