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02-10-2008, 01:27 PM | #1 | |
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2000 silverado heater core
I have a 2000 silverado 4wd and am attempting a heater core replacement i know its a mother of a job but any tips or instructions would be appreciated thanks !!
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02-12-2008, 09:12 PM | #2 | |
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Re: 2000 silverado heater core
Heater core replacement varies a lot, depending on the vehicle.
On some models it's easy and quick (ie my old '87 Mustang) on others, its a total bitch (ie, my '79 Chevy van.) Get a good service manual with instructions on the procedure. Often its difficult to figure out how to do the job best by just looking. |
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Re: 2000 silverado heater core
not sure where you got that j cat. According to alldata, its anywhere between 5.5 hours to 8 hours depending on accessories and features. Entire dash must be removed, along with entire HVAC box.
Its a big nasty job, and there's no real hints I could give...other than get a manual
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Re: 2000 silverado heater core
thanks everyone for your replys !! i started ripping apart the dash and unlike my 92 s10 blazer this is a job from hell i've got better things to do with a weekend so i'm gonna sick it on some poor mechanic at a shop it'll cost me 5.5 hrs (i dont know if thats even enuf time but thats wat they quoted) but it will save my sanity and my marriage !!!ha ha ha
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Re: 2000 silverado heater core
i figure it is required because when i bought the truck the core had been bypassed and thats he only reason u would bypass it.when they start to go they leak an drip coolant on the floor and/or really steam up the windows
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Its possible the blend door were failing and this was the previous owners solution, thats the only scenario I can imagine that would justify bypassing it. If thats the case, its usually the blend door and you still have to take it apart.
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Re: 2000 silverado heater core
it could be as simple as the temp door actuator-- inop or stripped- a simple fix......
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