Heater core replacement

1997 VOLVO 960
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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MITZI GIBBS-HARTMAN
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How hard is it to replace a heater core in my car listed above (wagon)?
Feb 2, 2018 at 5:21 PM
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It is like my dad says it only nuts and bolts so you can do it if you set some time aside and we will be here for you if you run into trouble. Here is a guide that give you an idea of what you are in for when doing the job:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-heater-core

Here are diagrams (below) that show you what you are in for when doing the job on your car.

Check out the diagrams (below).

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
Feb 4, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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