 Heater Core, needs replacing |
 Feb 12, 2010 - 12:47 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Dec 8, '09 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I was wandering if anyone had any instructions or even tips on replacing the heater core, i understand i have to remove the dash and all just wandering if anybody had any extra help they could throw my way, thanks!!
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Feb 12, 2010 - 8:25 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
see if you can find the service manual online, i think you may need to evac the AC system since the AC core is right there too and may need to be taken out with the heater core. not 100% sure, i'm sure someone else who has done this on this car can chime in with more help than me.
good luck, its not nearly as horrible as it sounds though. -------------------- |
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Feb 12, 2010 - 11:26 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
i will be doing this very soon, i know its a tough deal..
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Feb 12, 2010 - 11:48 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
My heat stopped working too and believe its my heater core as I've searched through everything else. A nice walk through would be nice
 QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Feb 12, 2010 - 11:26 AM)  i will be doing this very soon, i know its a tough deal.. -------------------- I've spilt my heart into this car :) And I don't ever plan to stop  - 6GC for Life - >Semper Fi< 1994 Cupra :p 3sgte 1995 Celica ST DD 1969 Chevelle SS alllll balls. P2 approved! |
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Feb 12, 2010 - 4:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 29, '07 From Quebec, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
if your car does not smell prestone, this is maybe heater cable or heater valve rod broken (near the firewall)
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Feb 12, 2010 - 5:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
ints not cheap, im trying to look for a new one and cheap...
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Feb 12, 2010 - 8:10 PM
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you can look through my album at pictures of the process
http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e376/aznrobber/interior/ I have a basic step by step to remove the dash and get to it all, but its not online at this time. basically, start @ the steering wheel, remove the column trim two on the front face and 1 under. remove the cluster trim and cluster remove the shifter trim, then radio bezle and radio + a/c controls remove the glove box remove the lower dash trim remove the air con. plastic vents located in the dash and remove bolts from behind them, main driver side, small upper passenger side. remove the driver and passenger side kick panels then wires and dash bolts that you find. I'm trying to go off memory from several years ago, but PM me and i'll try and get together the collection of pictures for a step by step of how to take it off exactly. |
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Feb 17, 2010 - 8:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '09 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
thanks a lot everyone! I know it is definitely the heater core, its clogged full of debris and my mechanic said its beyond repair, so i bought a new one and i hope to be changing it this Friday, wish me luck!
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Feb 18, 2010 - 12:10 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
QUOTE (Dangercart1 @ Feb 17, 2010 - 7:27 PM) thanks a lot everyone! I know it is definitely the heater core, its clogged full of debris and my mechanic said its beyond repair, so i bought a new one and i hope to be changing it this Friday, wish me luck! where did you buy it -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Feb 18, 2010 - 1:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '09 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Feb 18, 2010 - 12:10 AM) where did you buy it http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php it was the cheapest one i could find, the shipping was very fast, i got it in less than a week, and that was with the heater core being back ordered. |
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