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Necoa #: 12379
Location: 14(AR,LA,MS)
Joined: Aug 25, 2008
Posts: 3
Year: 1986
Model: El Camino
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject: Heater Core on 86 El Camino
How hard is it to replace heater core? And is there any instructions as to which approach is easier to access the heater core? Thanks any input or advice will be appreciated.
Necoa #: 11714
Location: 3(DE,NJ,PA)
Joined: May 12, 2008
Posts: 26
Year: 1979
Model: El Camino
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:43 pm Post subject:
I just replaced the heater core in my '79 using those very same instructions. Very helpful and complete! _________________ 1979 El Camino SS Royal Knight
(Tuned Port ZZ4 350)
1967 SS Nova Pro Street
1987 Olds 442
Necoa #: 6381
Location: 7(AL,GA,TN)
Joined: Nov 02, 2005
Posts: 1031
Year: 1986
Model: El Camino
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject:
I found the maibunirvana instructions very helpful when I changed mine..... a year and a half ago.. dang, It's been a long time since I drove the thing. _________________
Formerly 86Conquista
Currently undergoing resto.
Planned:
-350/?/3.42
-ZQ8 wheels
-Disc Brakes
-More
Necoa #: 12667
Location: 13(TX)
Joined: Oct 19, 2008
Posts: 1
Year: 1983
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject: heater core problems
Hello
i juat joined the crew, and willing to learn and provide some help to others. i have a situation with my heater core leaking inside the cab. i recently changed my heater core. i'm not sure if its the way the heater hoses are ran or what. if any one can help. please do.!!!
Necoa #: 11714
Location: 3(DE,NJ,PA)
Joined: May 12, 2008
Posts: 26
Year: 1979
Model: El Camino
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:19 am Post subject:
Quote:
recently changed my heater core. i'm not sure if its the way the heater hoses are ran or what.
The reason I recently had to change my heater core is that I damaged (translation: broke) the heater core nipple changing heater hoses. You may have done the same thing, however, check and ensure that the clamps that tighten the hoses down are snug before you tear back into the heater box.
Since one of the heater hoses is larger than the other, you shouldn't have gotten them crossed, but if you managed to, it wouldn't matter, since the heater core just passes hot water thru it to provide in-cabin heat. It's not directional.
Hope this helps. _________________ 1979 El Camino SS Royal Knight
(Tuned Port ZZ4 350)
1967 SS Nova Pro Street
1987 Olds 442
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