Hard to repair. Best is to replace it with a new one. Have to remove the core from the inside of the car.
Not easy. Get a manual on your car and it will help on the next repair.
Changing the heater core on a 1993 Mercury Topaz typically takes about 4 to 6 hours, depending on the mechanic's experience and any complications that may arise. The process involves draining the coolant, removing the dashboard, and accessing the heater core, making it a labor-intensive job. It's advisable to have a repair manual on hand for specific instructions and guidance.
You will need to get a repair manual for this because you will be puling the dash and the complete a/c-heating box out, very complicated......................
You will need to get a repair manual for this because you will be pulling the dash and the complete a/c-heating box out, very complicated......................
You will need to get a repair manual for this because you will be pulling the dash and the complete a/c-heating box out, very complicated......................
It is inside the heating A/C housing. The dash has to come out to get to it. A very involved repair. Even the most experienced master mechanics cringe at having to do a heater core repair. I would suggest putting some aluminum stop leak in the radiator. It will stop the leak in the heater core and will save you the grief of pulling the dash out.
It is cheaper to replace the heater core than it is repair it
Need the correct model of vehicle you have and you cannot repair a heater core...........
In a 1988 Oldsmobile Regency, the heater core is located under the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle. To access it, you typically need to remove the dashboard and associated trim pieces to reach the heater core housing. It's advisable to consult a repair manual for detailed instructions and safety precautions if you plan to service it yourself.
The question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00
Core Design was founded in 1988 by Chris Shrigley, Andy Green, Rob Toone, and Terry Lloyd.
It is cheaper to buy a rebuilt starter from auto zone or a discount parts store with a warrenty and swap it out dont' forget to take a core.