LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

Any write-ups on R&R Heater Core?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 28, 2003 | 04:22 PM
  #1  
BlackLT1_TX's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 892
From: Dallas/Fort Worth
Any write-ups on R&R Heater Core?

I know in fox body Mustangs this is a big PITA, hopefully it is a little easier in the T/A.

Mine went out over the summer and I just bypassed it, but now its getting cold, and I need to do it.

Anyone got any tips or write ups on doing this?

Thanks
James
Old Oct 28, 2003 | 05:04 PM
  #2  
shoebox's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 27,725
From: Little Rock, AR
I think someone posted this on this board not too long ago:

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. You'll be working near the airbag and last thing you need is it going off on you.
2. Unscrew the 3 screws under the glovebox that hold the hinge on.
3. Open the glovebox and push in the sides, which will allow you to remove it completely.
4. Remove the plastic shielding from the under the dash. There will be one screw, and also a quick-connect nut you have to remove.
5. Unplug the 6-line vacuum plug (it will get in your way)
6. Unscrew the black plastic cover. There are two screws on the left, and two on the bottom.
7. Pull off the cover, it's kind of difficult to remove, take your time.
8. Pull off the hose clamps on the two heater core hoses on the firewall. The hoses are a PITA to get off. I found the best way to do it is to grab the end of the hose with pliers and rotate it back and forth while pulling it off.
9. Now go back inside the car, and unscrew the screw that holds down the heater core.
10. Put on some gloves (The core is sharp) and pull it out. Take it slow and work it out, there's not a lot of room to do it.
11. Put the new heater core in, make sure the foam lines up correctly, and install in reverse order.
12. Start the car with the cap off, and fill with antifreeze until full.
13. Replace the fill cap, and bleed the system.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ducttape1975
Classic Engine Tech
2
Mar 26, 2016 04:17 PM
Quickss96
Cars For Sale
6
Jan 29, 2016 05:56 PM
Fatdog2
General 1967-2002 F-Body Tech
2
Sep 16, 2015 11:04 PM
Pwilson59
South Atlantic
1
Sep 3, 2015 08:47 PM
ducttape1975
New Member Introduction
2
Jul 10, 2015 06:29 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:58 AM.