Heater Core Leaking
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Heater Core Leaking
Just noticed antifreeze dripping on the floor. Had a smell for a few days and now water dripping.
How hard is it to remove the heater core? Any tips from those who did it before. Is it worth repairing (short down time) or should I just buy a new one (and wait on getting one shipped). I plan on adding classic air down the road (maybe spring).
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Mike
How hard is it to remove the heater core? Any tips from those who did it before. Is it worth repairing (short down time) or should I just buy a new one (and wait on getting one shipped). I plan on adding classic air down the road (maybe spring).
Thanks,
Mike
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ditto what Fritolay said. Just put new one in 71F350. My biggest trble was reconnecting the rubber bellows looking part that connects the fresh air vent to the heater box. I think I should've tried connecting it before I had the heater bolted back up to the firewall. Good time to get debris out of heater too.
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Thanks to all. It was dark this morning when I saw the water dripping. It sounds like it should be a fairly easy fix.
I looked on the web and autozone has one from $17.00. Takes about a day or two for delivery.
Thanks,
Mike
I looked on the web and autozone has one from $17.00. Takes about a day or two for delivery.
Thanks,
Mike
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i bought mine at advance auto a couple years ago for about $20 and has a lifetime warranty,i had the old one out and new one in in about 45 mins..very easy! prob one of the easiest i have done
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Thanks, Autozone has one and I'm going to pick it up at lunch time..
I looked last night and am not sure where to start. Do I remove the blower motor and start from there? Do I have to remove the housing on the kick panel first?
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
I looked last night and am not sure where to start. Do I remove the blower motor and start from there? Do I have to remove the housing on the kick panel first?
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
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Disconnect and drain the heater hoses, then remove the 3 bolts on the firewall that hold the heater box in place..... Unless your truck has factory A/C, then the process is a bit more involved. Might try the public library for a Chilton's manual that shows the R&R procedure for the heater core....
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Thanks to all for the help and thanks Dave, you were right- 3 bolts held the whole assembly.
For those who might have to do it in the future, unbolt the fresh air duct from the kickpanel. It makes it easier.
Disconnected 2 defrost ducts and its out. The heater core is under a panel that is held in with about 8 5/16's screws.
Once again, Thanks all
Mike
For those who might have to do it in the future, unbolt the fresh air duct from the kickpanel. It makes it easier.
Disconnected 2 defrost ducts and its out. The heater core is under a panel that is held in with about 8 5/16's screws.
Once again, Thanks all
Mike
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my '72 4 wheeler had a leaker some time back, two choices, one for air and one for no air. The only difference I could see between the two was that the heater hose nipples were different length. I used the one with the longer ones. (More to slide hose on). Nobody around here will fix one, just buy the new core. Cheaper.
