Heater core replacement

Tiny
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Hi:
I hope you have some time.

Basically, you have to remove the entire dashboard. I'm telling your everything, all main bolts holding it on. Then under the hood, in the upper passenger side, there is a spot with 4 or 5 bolts. They are difficult to get out but it can be done. Then, you have to loosen the clamps on the metal hoses, meanwhile someone on the inside will have to hold in up and pull the dash back so they can get it out and not spill coolant all over. Installation is the reverse. It's not too fun.

If you have any other questions, let me know.
Joe
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 11:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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  • 1992 CHEVROLET S-10
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Do I have to go through the back of the dash board to replace my heater core? I was wondering if there was an easier way to get to it.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 11:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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That's it. There is no easy way. They are difficult.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 11:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks guys, I thought that was the only way in. Not looking foward to doing it, but hey I like heat in the winter.
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Tiny
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I agree.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 11:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
1992 Chevy S-10 6 cyl 165000 miles

my truck is leaking coolant and the water that I placed in it. Into the cab it is dripping under the dash on the passenger side of the truck. I don't know where it is coming from or why it is leaking. What could be the problem? What do I need to do? Also the temp is getting up to about 250 then will come down a little.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 11:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Set aside a weekend..


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Here's some crap for ya. IF you are a technician that is paid flat rate. The Dealership charges flate rate. Meaning he only gets paid this much time regardless of what it takes. Notice how the time is 5.5 hours?
NOW LOOK AT THE AMOUNT THE TECHNICIAN WILL GET PAID FOR DOING WARRANTY WORK?

ABOUT HALF OF IT. Sorry for yelling I hit the cap unverdently.

No wonder a technician isn't going to look too close for warranty work huh?


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Tiny
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My Engine temperature does not get above 120 degrees. I have flushed the entire system. Changed the thermostat 3 times (195 degrees). The problem is the heater does dot generate much heat and takes along time to get any heat. I also put a new heater core in because it was leaking. I bought this truck used and I have had it about a month. So I do not know how long it has been doing this. It was like that when I got it.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 11:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Ok if you would have the temp of the engine checked with an infered thermometer to see what temp the engine is running at. You may have a bad temp. sending unit. Now as for the heater if you would check the actuators. There is one under the hood and one just to the right of the gas pedal area and one on the passanger side. They have vacuum lines connected to them. Make sure the vacuum lines are not cracked and that the actuators hold vacuum. The best I can tell the one near the passenger kick panel is the one that blends the outside to inside air, therefore it controls the temp. Don't know how well it will come out but see pic below.


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I am trying to remove the heater core in my 89 s-10 4.3l how much of the dash do I need to remove? I've already taken the screws off of the heatercore cover but it feels stuck.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 11:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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You should be able to remove the heater core just by removing the glove box and the access cover in the glove box. There is a screw hidden way back on the heater core cover. Look close. I had a real hard time finding it myself. Hope this helps
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 11:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JAY_P
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I have a 89 Chevy S-10 pickup with about 50,000 miles on the engine. The engine has a 6-cylinder.

There is a steady droplet leak under the dashboard on the glove department box side that seems to leak only when the pickup is running. A puddle of antifreeze has accumulated on the floor board of the passenger side of the truck from this pesky leak, and now it stinks very badly. When I turn the heater on the leak is even more noticeable and pronounced, so I have completely stopped running the heater.

My question is: Do you know what is causing this and how to fix it, and the area that the leak may be located?

Also, what would be the estimate to fix something like this?
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Looks like your heater core has sprung a leak. It is a small radiator unit contained inside your heater box. It will also cause your heater to blow cold.
If your able you need drain your coolant and pull the plastic heater box apart under the glove compartment, disconnect the heater hoses and take the core out and to a radiator repair shop to have it sealed.
If you can't take it out yourself any repair shop can do it but your looking a at least a days labor + the core repair! Could be around $200.00-$300.00 repair depending on were you take it. Good luck!
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you so much. That helps greatly!
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:00 PM (Merged)
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Heater problem
1993 Chevy S-10 V6 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 90000 miles

I turn on my heater/de-froster and my windows steam up. I could see the steam coming out of the de-froster vents. Is the problem my heater core or something else?
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 12:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi there,

First check if you are loosing engine coolant. If so have the system pressure tested to locate any leaks. If not do you have a problem with a leaking windscreen. Any external moisture on the external surface of the heater will gassoff when the heater is on, causing condensation on the wind screen, also if your recirculation vent is open to out side air and moisture is getting in past any drain tube, this also could cause this to happen.

Mark (mhpautos) :D
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