Toyota truck heater core

[storch]

Originally posted by john9001
i have found that the first thing that goes into the body shell is the heater core, everything else is put in on top of it, it's sucks but i guess "engineers" have never had to work on the things they "engineer".

i have always felt that "engineers" should have to work in a shop for 3-4 years before they are allowed to design anything for a real car.

ain't that the truth

[lasersailor184]

Originally posted by wrag
replacement............

1984 with AC and is an SR5.

any suggestions?

I've heard I gotta remove the entire dashboard to get it done????

I have one suggestion... Get an american car.

[rpm]

Originally posted by Airscrew
can I recommend a


or a



sold in most auto supply stores and found in some local bookstores near you and possibly even in a public library... or amazon.com

every car I buy I get a Chiltons or a Hayes manual as soon as one is available

^^^^
We have a winner!!!

[gregor68]

Originally posted by nirvana
Ever work on later model Fords?

i have. what is the problem.

[wrag]

Originally posted by Airscrew
can I recommend a


or a



sold in most auto supply stores and found in some local bookstores near you and possibly even in a public library... or amazon.com

every car I buy I get a Chiltons or a Hayes manual as soon as one is available

I have the manuals!

What is in the manual and what is in my truck DON'T match!  Nor does the method described work with my vehicle.

[john9001]

i only use factory manuals, they are about $80 each but they go into much more detail. Yes, you can buy them from the printer.

[nirvana]

Originally posted by gregor68
i have. what is the problem.

It's damn near impossible to do heater core's unless you almost completely disassemble the dash.  I believe my 96 Probe is that way, Taurus', and definitely Expeditions.  Blend door and motor for an Expedition is 8 hours or more if I recall correctly.

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by nirvana
Ever work on later model Fords?

I have many times.   What's your problem with working on them?

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by nirvana
It's damn near impossible to do heater core's unless you almost completely disassemble the dash.  I believe my 96 Probe is that way, Taurus', and definitely Expeditions.  Blend door and motor for an Expedition is 8 hours or more if I recall correctly.

Newsflash.   They throw the heater core on the firewall and build the dash around it.   I hate to tell you but all cars with a heater core are built this way.

[Ratnick]

I went to the Toyota Truck forum and searched for 'heater core'.
I then asked them if they thought the 109k4 was better than the spit9 and if they think the firefly is modeled correctly.

I'll keep you posted on the replies I get.

[nirvana]

I've seen Jeep Grand Cherokees that you pull the front kick panel and the heater core will come out without much effort after that.  I have a problem with Fords anyway though, don't know why they just always give me problems.  I must not have "the touch" (or patience).

[gregor68]

Originally posted by nirvana
It's damn near impossible to do heater core's unless you almost completely disassemble the dash.  I believe my 96 Probe is that way, Taurus', and definitely Expeditions.  Blend door and motor for an Expedition is 8 hours or more if I recall correctly.

well then you take to long! work smart not long. could do it in 4 hours or less and dash will not be out of car. could do one in  say a beretta in 1 hour. not all cars require dash removal.