Toyota truck heater core

[wrag]

replacement............

1984 with AC and is an SR5.

any suggestions?

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

[Ghastly]

My first suggestion would be to post this one somewhere else .... {grin!}

[hubsonfire]

If you cannot easily find or access the core, I suggest you hire it done.

[storch]

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????

move to florida and you won't need a heater.  nice babes around here too.

[Masherbrum]

Wrag, in order to do it, yes, you MUST take apart the dash.

[reeb]

I did the heater core in my dads S10 without removein any of the dash =)
but for the most part yeah you have to in most vehicles

[Frodo]

Wrag do a little searching for Toyota clubs,maintenence, ect. There are some great sites with step by step instructions, pictures, ect. I had an 85 SR5 4wd that I worked on over the years. These sites made it so much easier.

There are a lot of old Toyota trucks still on the road. Also a lot of passionate owners. You should be able to find anything you need.

I finally sold mine last year, or I would still have the links. The guy that bought mine was going to completely restore it.

Frodo

[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

[gregor68]

hey,
 it does not have to come all the way out just loosen it from firewall and pull back enough to remove hvac box. and remove core from box and replace, install in reverse order. i am a ase certified auto tech. and i have never had to compltely removed dash from vehicle.

[RAIDER14]

check your local bookstore for manuals or Toyota dealership they might be able to order the part

[SkyRock]

Originally posted by gregor68
hey,
 it does not have to come all the way out just loosen it from firewall and pull back enough to remove hvac box. and remove core from box and replace, install in reverse order. i am a ase certified auto tech. and i have never had to compltely removed dash from vehicle.

yup!:aok

[nirvana]

Originally posted by gregor68
hey,
 it does not have to come all the way out just loosen it from firewall and pull back enough to remove hvac box. and remove core from box and replace, install in reverse order. i am a ase certified auto tech. and i have never had to compltely removed dash from vehicle.

Ever work on later model Fords?

[wrag]

Got the book and what the book says just isn't the case.

The piece that holds the heater core splits horizontally rather then vertically.

So lookin like I gotta pull the entire unit out to change the core out.

So I figure I gotta lot of work to do just to get the core out

This is a 1984 Toyota 4x4 extended cab SR5.

Has AC and electric windows.  

Also has a BIG center piece coming down from the dash and bolting to the floor that hold the ashtray and radio etc.

[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.

[vorticon]

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.

i feel the same way about architects. keep in mind that the car companies make more money if people HAVE to go to the stealership to get there car fixed.