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my heater core took a sh!t
What kind of work is involved in replacing a heater core in an svx ?
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Re: my heater core took a sh!t
A lot...there was a thread with a couple pictures in it a while back. A quick search would probably find it.
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Re: my heater core took a sh!t
It's a royal pain in the ass.
Do it once - and use a brand new heater core as a replacement. I've done it a few times because I was cheap and bought a used core the first time. It can be done in one day your first time. Doesn't require any special tools. Just alot of patience.
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Re: my heater core took a sh!t
Dang, lol. I work at Volvo, and have seen a number of them done, and they all look like that. What a real pain in the ass for sure. Good luck fixing it man.
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Re: my heater core took a sh!t
Another option is to disconnect it from the cooling system completely and just wear warm clothes
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Re: my heater core took a sh!t
I already have it bypassed, but from the pics it looks like a royal pain in the ass.
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Re: my heater core took a sh!t
I think the steps in the service manual are something like:
1) dismantle entire car 2) remove old heater core 3) install new heater core 4) reassemble in reverse order starting from step 1 |
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Re: my heater core took a sh!t
Resist the temptation to use a liquid solution to plug the leak. It will only make matters worse.
It's a royal pain in the ass for sure. But really it's not technically challenging. Just alot of work. Do it right and you'll only have to do it once.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. |
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