Guest Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Hey, y'all--> I'm pretty sure my heater core is leaking. I was thinking about this, and I started wondering if the heater core serves any purpose other than exchanging heat between the coolant and air from the heater...? I never use my heater, so I guess my real question is, can I just bypass the heater core, rather than replacing it? Thanks for any replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Yes you can. run one end of heater hose to the other outlet. ------------------ My 1970 Monte Restore Pages LLOYD@FIRSTGENERATIONMONTECARLO.COM [This message has been edited by ADGTRUNKLID (edited 10-23-2002).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Really? Cool. The two heater hoses are different sizes, though-->do I need an adapter, or can I just clamp the big hose on to the smaller fitting real tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 A nice new band clamp should do fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightTime007 Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Do you ever use your defroster/defogger? If so, replacing the heater core is a worthy cause. A new Delco core cost me $54. I replaced mine about two weeks ago and it took me about a 2 hours to do. If you have A/C, (here in Florida it's a State law, you must have A/C, LOL) you may want to consider replacing the evaporator if it is original while you have it all apart. ------------------ Charlie Pensacola, Florida 72 Monte, 2nd (and last) Owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie72 Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Arden, If you need a place replace your heater core. let me know. You can use the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 And this one time at band camp.....oh wait it says band clamp im sorry Quote: <font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by ADGTRUNKLID: A nice new band clamp should do fine...</font> ------------------ 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo My Monte Carlo Page Pete@firstgenmc.com [This message has been edited by Pete_72_Monte (edited 10-23-2002).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Well, my dad had an even better idea-->replace the heater hose fittings with pipe plugs. I did this tonight, and hopefully when I'm out of school for the week of Thanksgiving I'll have time to replace the heater core. Thanks for the info. Thanks, also, Charlie for the offer of shop space, but I don't know if I'll have time to do the work with the way school is going these days, and I know you're busy, too, so I think I'll just go with this temporary fix for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejw71 Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Arden, Surely you require a defroster in IL during winter months so you'll be able to see road ahead. Yea, replace the core. Auto parts stores may stock it for around $35. Ed ------------------ '71 Black 406/700R4 '71 Sandalwood SS454 '71 project 2" chop/Green/346LS1/4L60E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 I replaced mine in the spring. It is a chore but not impossible for most any backyard grease monkey. My car has Air Conditioning and it took me about 5 hours. Maybe if you don't have air, it could be done in 2 hours. Most of the work is done from the inside of the car with the top of the dash out and the area under and behind the glove box ripped apart. If you replace the core, just be very careful with the vacuum lines and which go from the control switch and the heater plentum box. Rob ------------------ Go Car or Show Car, it doesn't matter, you are welcome here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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