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heater core

Posted: 4/9/07 5:45am Message 1 of 16
mikeee
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Vette(s): 1977 t-top
I don't know if I have a good heater core or not,but it is still 35 yrs. old.Is it a problem changing it out,or just a couple of hrs. work? 77 with air.


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Posted: 4/9/07 6:28am Message 2 of 16
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"Couple of hours?"
Sorry...that was just too funny!

If your car has A/C, it will take a bit longer than just a couple of hours, fer sher. With-out A/C, it's not as bad. Either way, it is probably at least a half-day job.
I would suggest a service manual for complete directions, as you will be dealing with a few vacuum lines, and cables connected to the plenum box. I'm sure others here have tackled this project, and will give some neat tips/tricks.


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Posted: 4/9/07 9:32am Message 3 of 16
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You don't need a heater in FL. Connect the hoses that go to the heater core together and FORGITABUTIT!!!
 
Maybe blow the water out of the core too.



 
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Posted: 4/9/07 3:36pm Message 4 of 16
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Vette(s): 1982 Black over red, doing a resto.
If it's not leaking, leave it alone!!!!! Changing it can lead to a total rebuild.
That's what happened to me.
 
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Posted: 4/9/07 4:03pm Message 5 of 16
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[QUOTE=xfire]If it's not leaking, leave it alone!!!!! Changing it can lead to a total rebuild.
That's what happened to me.
 
LOL
 
Denny
[/QUOTE] That is so true."while I'm in here I might as well" You have to choose your battles.LOLzgator2007-04-09 16:04:33


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Posted: 4/9/07 4:43pm Message 6 of 16
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It's amazing how much stuff you can find wrong, under the dash and around the engine, when you replace a heater core.
 
If you replace it, get a reseal kit, bought mine from Doctor Rebuild.
 
If your valve covers are leaking, this is the time to fix that. I found it easy the remove the heater box without the cover in the way.
 
See? One thing will lead to another.
 
Just remember, this is fun, and you can say, "I did it myself"!!
 
Denny
 
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Posted: 4/9/07 6:16pm Message 7 of 16
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Heat is overrated!!! Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing  The heater core for me is one of the "if it aint broke, don't mess with it" parts.... Big%20smileLukesVette2007-04-09 18:17:56


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Posted: 4/9/07 8:23pm Message 8 of 16
Greg78SA
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary... Almost all original/correct L48 auto,59k miles, oyster.
heat, HEAT? 
 
We don't need no stinkin HEAT!Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing



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Posted: 4/10/07 3:43am Message 9 of 16
mikeee
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Before I get off my sss and investigate a book or two,is the core worked on from engine or interior side? No motor in car,no interior in car,no hood on car.


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Posted: 4/10/07 4:55am Message 10 of 16
KeBo
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Vette(s): 1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs
FUGGEDABOUWDIT! My core was leaking, my buddies 75 was leaking..  We started on his car WHAT A PITA!  My car, we just bypassed it..  I'll never use the heater anyway..


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