heater core replacement
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heater core replacement
hello everybody, I've got a 1990 e250 and my heater core ***** the bed! ive removed the bolts on the inside of the cab...got my dash half way off...and im wondering what type of connection (how to get them apart) the hoses have??? that and any other great words of wisdom for a novice mechanic
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hello everybody, I've got a 1990 e250 and my heater core ***** the bed! ive removed the bolts on the inside of the cab...got my dash half way off...and im wondering what type of connection (how to get them apart) the hoses have??? that and any other great words of wisdom for a novice mechanic
I didn't find much in the van forum, you might try posting in the heating/AC forum, someone there may have good experience to share?
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Jim I thought you'd torn into one of those earlier heater core repairs?
OP I might be able to guide you through R&R'ing those fittings but need to see the exact ones you have.
There are dedicated tools for some types of fittings but occasionally other tools can be substituted too.
Post a photo please.
OP I might be able to guide you through R&R'ing those fittings but need to see the exact ones you have.
There are dedicated tools for some types of fittings but occasionally other tools can be substituted too.
Post a photo please.
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Jim I thought you'd torn into one of those earlier heater core repairs?
OP I might be able to guide you through R&R'ing those fittings but need to see the exact ones you have.
There are dedicated tools for some types of fittings but occasionally other tools can be substituted too.
Post a photo please.
OP I might be able to guide you through R&R'ing those fittings but need to see the exact ones you have.
There are dedicated tools for some types of fittings but occasionally other tools can be substituted too.
Post a photo please.
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well,,, i appreciate the response fellas!!! but I had to call a mobile mechanic.
the first "quick diconnect" snapped clean off and still couldnt get it out. ended up buying new hoses with new connections. Had to release the dash, un bolt heater core and computer ( which by the way, why the f would you put the electronic brain directly underneath a part that is going to eventually leak corrosive fluid!!!!). got new core installed and the best part is we tackled my blower motor while we were in there just in time for summer.
the first "quick diconnect" snapped clean off and still couldnt get it out. ended up buying new hoses with new connections. Had to release the dash, un bolt heater core and computer ( which by the way, why the f would you put the electronic brain directly underneath a part that is going to eventually leak corrosive fluid!!!!). got new core installed and the best part is we tackled my blower motor while we were in there just in time for summer.
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well,,, i appreciate the response fellas!!! but I had to call a mobile mechanic.
the first "quick diconnect" snapped clean off and still couldnt get it out. ended up buying new hoses with new connections. Had to release the dash, un bolt heater core and computer ( which by the way, why the f would you put the electronic brain directly underneath a part that is going to eventually leak corrosive fluid!!!!). got new core installed and the best part is we tackled my blower motor while we were in there just in time for summer.
the first "quick diconnect" snapped clean off and still couldnt get it out. ended up buying new hoses with new connections. Had to release the dash, un bolt heater core and computer ( which by the way, why the f would you put the electronic brain directly underneath a part that is going to eventually leak corrosive fluid!!!!). got new core installed and the best part is we tackled my blower motor while we were in there just in time for summer.
The ECU under the heater surprised me, too. I guess with the price of copper wire, and lack of space, that was the last option. Don't forget to put the braid ground wire back to the frame for grounding. Good time to swap out the blower, too. Two items off the list for a while. jim
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