2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission heater core removal

[RKeeler]

Can anyone tell me how long it takes to remove a heater core (97 Dodge Dually)and where to find the proper procedures on the TDR website? Thanks. Ron

 

[HEMI®Dart]

It was recently in an issue of the TDR. Step-by-step instructions. It looks like an absolute nightmare.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

Dad did one in his '98 in about 10 hours.



Matt

 

[Joe G.]

You have to take the dash out to get to everything. That is not too bad a task if you don't have a bunch of mods that involve the dash. If you don't have a Dodge service manual you really should have one before tackling this job. The real thing, not an after market cheapy manual.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

you just have to pull the dash back... it's really not that bad. I did my evap core last summer and did my heater core for good measure. I'd recomend doing your evap core while you're in there. they're notorious for going out!



Forrest

 

[Joe G.]

Believe it or not, it's easier with the dash out. The dash is pretty easy to take out.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

just saying there's no need to take it all the way out. just pull it back so you've got access. I used a long bungee cord hooked to my toolbox to pull the dash back. plenty of room to work and I'm 6'4" 240



Forrest

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

TDR #46, p. 12

 

[BigPapa]

Joe,



That's a great article. I loaned it to a friend of mine who had been trying for a week to get his in on his own. He said the article helped him so much that when it came time to do mine HE'D DO IT FOR ME! He also said he's joining TDR just for the magazine (no computer).



Thanks for the help Joe!



Scott