Dreaded heater core replacement

syclone2673

Member
I will be putting a new heater core in ty 1492 soon and have heard thats its a major pain. Just wanted to get some insight on what to expect or any helpful hints that might make it go a little easier. Thanks.
 

Turbotoyz

Member
Re: Dreaded heater core replacement

I laugh at the 92 v 93 threads, of which I jokingly participate. Having had two of each, I have my favorite.
 

SYO237

SyTy Registry
Re: Dreaded heater core replacement

Thanks! It looks like Im going to have lots of fun, Oh well....it needs done.


it really isnt that bad. people make it out like its a nightmare. go slow, follow the directions and you can probably get it done in 2 hours.

Get like Ian and do enough of them, and you start to get them done in 30 minutes.
 

syclone2673

Member
Re: Dreaded heater core replacement

it really isnt that bad. people make it out like its a nightmare. go slow, follow the directions and you can probably get it done in 2 hours.

Get like Ian and do enough of them, and you start to get them done in 30 minutes.

Thanks Adam, I wont be in a hurry at all. I planned on it taking a while and I need to change out the radio anyways, so I can get that done at the same time. I dont drive the truck in the winter and have been told "just leave it bypassed, you dont use the heater in the summer anyways." but it bugs me when things are not right , I want everything to work as it should.
 

Logan

Member
Re: Dreaded heater core replacement

It isn't that bad. I have done 3 or 4 and now I am to the point of just going at it. No need to completely remove the dash or any of that silliness. Just get to where you can move the dash around on the passenger side and you will golden. 2 hours without beer, 4 with. Haha
 

Sy1566

New member
Re: Dreaded heater core replacement

It's not that bad. I did mine in a few hours without much heartaches. You can do it!
 
Re: Dreaded heater core replacement

Try one on a 2nd S-series truck and then complain. The dash more or less has to come completely out on those.
 

chevy110

Member
Re: Dreaded heater core replacement

I remember doing it on my old s10, dont remember doing all those steps. Gonn Have to do it to the ty so i guess ill find out
 

Jimmy

Banned
Re: Dreaded heater core replacement

Get new heater hoses attach them to the heater core first.
 

Sy229

Move with Purpose
Re: Dreaded heater core replacement

i found the copper ones fit way better than the aluminum also just a heads up

Agreed. I just did a swap with an all- aluminum replacement (Autozone) and the hardest part was getting the new one to fit.
 
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