Heater Core etc...

[Derek Pulvino]

Ok, makes sense.  I think I saw that as a late addition in the Chris Miller 
files, but now that makes a little more sense.

Derek P

>
>Someone posted on Q or 200 or v8 list about using a 2X4 to bridge the
>fenders and then having that as a leverage point because the ridge of
>sheetmetal at the back of the engine can get bent if you try to hoist the
>box with that as the fulcrum.
>
>
>At 11:18 AM 6/16/2006 -0700, Derek Pulvino wrote:
> >Ok, so I'm biting another bullet this weekend, and replacing the heater 
>core
> >along with some of the other attached ancilaries.  So far I've read the 
>info
> >on Chris Miller's and the SJM sites, and gotten some feedback from Mr. 
>SJM
> >himself.  At this point, doesn't look like this will be altogether easy, 
>but
> >may not wind up being as bad as was originally thinking.  Does sound like
> >it'll be easier than the same job on say an A2 VW or one of the Audi
> >80/90's.
> >
> >If anybody has any btdt hints they learned along the way feel free to
> >oblidge.  Sounds like one of the more difficult parts in this job is
> >actually removing the assembly if the foam insulation is well adhered to 
>the
> >firewall.  Otherwise, removing select wires, vacuum routings, the center
> >console covers, wiper arms and motor, and of course the tray under the 
>hood
> >affords me the access I need.
> >
> >I'm budgeting another entire day...if I'm wrong, let me know.
> >
> >Derek P
> >
> >
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