what all does it take to replace heater core?

 

lower/remove the dash in the 2001's

Rob/HBT

 

Three step procedure:
1. remove entire dash
2. replace heater core
3. reinstall entire dash

I did mine in one step... drove it down to a new auto shop that had just opened by my house, noticed his mechanics sitting around and not much business so they were able to change it out in about 6 hours for $300.

 

Every person I've talked to would rather wrestle alligators naked in a bathtub than change a heater core. It's an incredible amount of labor and frustration if you're not sure of what you're doing and a lot to possibly screw up. I do almost all the work on my truck and I need a new heater core as well and I'm not going to do it. If you can be as lucky as texan to find a place that will do it for that cheap, pounce on it. Otherwise, swallow the pill and pay a mechanic.

 

It ain't that bad, last one I did took 5hrs.

 

Follow these instructions step by step and shouldn't have any problems [word document download]

http://nator.net/files/Heater%20Core%20Replacement.doc

 

yeah my mechanic quoted me $300 cash so Im taking it cause i dont feel like messing with that process...thanks for the info BUT I RATHER WRESTLE AN ALLIGATOR NAKED IN A BATHTUB WITH A MIDGET PLAYING WITH MY TINKLE

 

I need to replace my heater core soon i just need a day off. From what i hear i have my work cut out for me. Wish me luck.

 

I just did mine 1997 4x4 5.4 I did whatfordtrk did took it to the dealer 599.00 later she is OK,my new venture was a rightside lower balljoint and inspection 316.11 but thats all cheaper than a whole new payment.