Heater core replacement....

[egotripp]

We should have a HC replacment party:repair:

Sounds like fun, but I wont be in the springs(calhan) til xmas. Hoping to get the XJ up there this year.

 

[ColoradoRaptor]

Back from the grave because (1) it was entertaining, :roflmao2) it has a WJ in it :guitar:, and (3) I have to undertake this horror shortly, and want some input from you dudes

so I have a definitive coolant smell with the heat/ac on, my understanding is that is almost certainly a heater core issue...

I have two alternatives for replacement cores, one aluminum, one copper -- which is recommended in order to make sure I NEVER have to do this again?:anon:

Ouch!! Sorry to hear Chris. That is what you get for ditching your underpowered XJ :moon:I am usually in the Springs Thursday - Saturday and can lend a hand if needed. This weekend is bad for me as it is my drill weekend. Let me know what your plans are and I will see if I can help ya.

 

[xj-grin]

thanks Ira, I'll let you know but likely not until november (brrr), since it is my DD and will be going under the knife then anyway -- currently accumulating repair parts (rear wiper motor, clockspring, heater blend doors, heater core) and lift parts (WOOT) to knock it all out in Nov.!!

 

[Starboard M]

That would be the HC Delete Mod.

Its really nice to take something like that out, and not have to worry about putting it back in.

Less weight, and a lot of fun to remove.

 

[ColoradoRaptor]

thanks Ira, I'll let you know but likely not until november (brrr), since it is my DD and will be going under the knife then anyway -- currently accumulating repair parts (rear wiper motor, clockspring, heater blend doors, heater core) and lift parts (WOOT) to knock it all out in Nov.!!

Send me a PM when you have the details and I will be glad to lend a hand!

 

[ColoradoRaptor]

Its really nice to take something like that out, and not have to worry about putting it back in.

Less weight, and a lot of fun to remove.

:twak:....... I like to stay warm when playin in the snow!!

 

[.40CalPatriot]

:twak:....... I like to stay warm when playin in the snow!!

Then stop taking your pants off!:wierd:

 

[ColoradoRaptor]

Then stop taking your pants off!:wierd:

Quit telling on me you putz....... :twak:

 

[kastein]

Back from the grave because (1) it was entertaining, :roflmao2) it has a WJ in it :guitar:, and (3) I have to undertake this horror shortly, and want some input from you dudes

so I have a definitive coolant smell with the heat/ac on, my understanding is that is almost certainly a heater core issue...

I have two alternatives for replacement cores, one aluminum, one copper -- which is recommended in order to make sure I NEVER have to do this again?:anon:

xwhatever copper all the way.

Copper will also be better for heat transfer, not sure you would notice it though, but it has the potential to heat better.

Yep, it's a significant difference holding all other factors (wall thickness, etc etc) constant, but I don't think the metal is the bottleneck in this case. Still a better idea to use it :thumbup:

My input:

:flame::flame::flame::smsoap:

:conceited:flame::flame::flame::flame:

next step: insurance claim

 

[JJacobs]

Depending on the year, I don't think it's much more than 20 bolts. The trick is to only take out what's necessary. On a 97+, it's not much.