svt cobra

Well i decided to install the new heater core in the jeep since its starting to get cold at night. I got everything out and installed the new heater core. Although im having trouble getting the black blower box back in. I normally get things done with ease , there is not enough room in there . I can get it in place but cant get the dowel pin to go in its proper location , as well as the studs through the fire wall. I really lost it tonight with the jeep, Ive never been so frustrated.

I went in the house and threw the 52 inch t.v. out the door and then began bashing it with a ball peen hammer . call me a jack ***** i dont care , ive never done anything like that before. It felt pretty good to relive some built up stress from work and working on the jeep.

If anyone has put one in please give me some advice.

cantab27

get a new tv.... na mate am going through the same bull****, its a pain in the .... cant even get my one out.. got the dash in about 100 pieces am going around to mates place to have a go on his wrecked one, will let ya know the out come..... good luck lets us know how you get on....

svt cobra

ok update :

I got it in finally with a extra set of hands , i pushed from inside and my friend pulled up and aligned the dowels through the firewall. What a pain in the rear this little project was. I am very mechanical ive built many motors and rearends . I would of rather changed a head gasket or rebuild a shortblock.

At least we wont be freezing now

Abovetimberline

It sounds like you did it with the dash in.

svt cobra

yeah i just dropped the long plastic cover that holds the ash tray.

Abovetimberline

No I mean the entire dash,That is the best way to do it.

JrRifleCoach

You needed a new TV anyways......

cantab27

is there a good write up on here, couldnt find one in sticky

HelmuthJ

Yes...a sticky or "how to" would be nice. I am sure all of us at one time, will have to do the same replacement. Knowledge is Power !!!

When I get upset doing a fix....I would kick the dog and reach for a bottle....now I have a 100lbs Pit American Bull Dog...mmm...so I just reach for the bottle.

Boy.. get a new TV....lots of sale on "Black Friday" coming up. You don't want to miss any football game. Get to buds house to watch Dallas vs Oakland today....that will be a good game. Don't forget the refreshments and don't drink and drive. Or my boys....will be seeing you...

Have a great Turkey Day to all you Jeepers and team that make this site happen.......The Judge....

svt cobra

ok i finally got around to testing it, we had to run to a few places and we took the cobra. Im still not getting heat out of the vents, I checkes the coolant level and its full after driving it and then letting it cool. I also put in a new heater control valve. I checked the vacume lines, everything seams to be in order. What else could be wrong or overlooked?

Abovetimberline

I just went through replacing alot of things in my jeep and had the dash out,I have picture of all the items behind it and how to replace them,including the heater core,I will post this stuff in tech write up once turkey day is over,hope it will help.

Abovetimberline

Did you make sure it actually has vacuum to the valve,did the line have vacuum?if the valve is opening and closing and the lines to and from the heater core are hot,it has no choice but put out heat.
Seeing that it is turkey day I think you need to just relax eat some turkey and watch football on tv,lol.

cantab27

cheers for that...and every one enjoy there day....

svt cobra

ok new update:

Its "alive"
ok no its not but i got the heater working finally. whoo hoo.... I did a tripple check of everything. the trapt door was not closeing properly to let the heat in. I got it working, the wife really happy she dosent have to freeze. Also i didnt want to wrap my 9 month old up like there was going to be a blizzard.

Im starting to think i should break tv'..............s more often (things get fixed easy)