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Replacing Heater Core, got a few questions.

2.7K views 7 replies 4 participants last post by  Yamablaster024  
#1 ·
hey everyone! i'm replacing the heater core on my mk3. I've got a couple questions. first off, how long does it normally take time wise? hours days? how many people does take? one? two? give me some answers please! i don't wanna start this project until i know how long it's gonna take. also any special tools needed?

thanks.

Nico.
 
#2 ·
Well I didn't do one personally, so I don't know about tools... But in the shop the other day, two guys took about a full work day and then a half to do this. Both are pretty good techs.

The entire dashboard came out... all the venting for the HVAC system (BTW, that foam that surrounds these ducts is very important. Don't put it back, and you'll have never ending rattles), some of the firewall components, etc.

You'll probably need some G12 too.

From what I saw, its a ***** lol. Good luck.
 
#6 ·
I just did the one in my 96

took me 4 hours in my garage w/ limited space/ lighting. I got it all back together then realized im missing a damn cable, so i had to rip it all back down again. Right now im stuck because i got it all back together but the cable that goes to the ignition is MIA. I could probably get another one done in about 2-3 hours now that I know where all the bolts are. Wipers and plastic piece under wires need to come out, have to drain AC...but its really not too bad.
 
#7 ·
Heh, really? Impressive. MOD calls for 5.7 hours labor time.