This is one of the most labor intensive repairs you can do to an automobile when you compare the parts required. A heater core is not that expensive, and is easy to replace, except getting to it, it not easy. It may take up to 4 hours to replace. It depends on the vehicle you are asking about. There is no "How long should it take". Fact is, it takes what it takes. Someone that has replaced one on this same vehicle can do it much quicker than someone who has not. Knowing exactly what to remove and how, takes experience. So be prepared to be shocked at the labor costs. It is never cheap. A $60 part may cost up to $300 to replace.
To change a heater core on a 2006 Forenza takes less than 30 mins. the cost should be 80 bucks total at any mechanic , . . its not difficult to get to , and if i have time i will repost how to install word for word later
how long does it take to install a heater core in a 2000 dodge neon
4 to 6 hours
Well, i have a 1998 Gmc Sonoma. My heater core just went out and i took it to all the mechanics in my town. they all sayed it would take at LEAST 5-9 hours of labor. plus the price of the core
its a 2 second job for my mechanic he does it in the blink of an eye
well i just recently did a heater core in a 1988 mustang gt 5.0 and i used aprox 5 tools (nothing special) and it took about 4 hours (including supper)
Yes, as long as you connect the incoming and outgoing heater hoses that were connected to the heater core together. You will not have a functioning heater or defroster but otherwise it will be fine to drive.
Yes. If the thermostat is not staying closed long enough for the engine to warm up adequately, you will not get heated coolant into the heater core and the heater will not blow warm air. Change the thermostat for a 195 and you should get plenty of heat. It could also be as simple as not having enough coolant. worst case senerio would be a bad heater core.
What's the best way to change A DASH heater core in a 1999 ford expedition ANSWERE: Its a long process, but I found instructions at the Queegebo website site. They are very good and walk you through step by step with pictures. Here is the link. http://www.queegebo.com/articles/cars--other-vehicles/heater-core-replacement-instructions.html
About 1 hour its in the middle of the dash both driver and passenger kick panels have to be removed
A very basic answer is: The hot water the engine produces is circulated thru the heater core. The heater core looks like the autos radiator only smaller. The heater core is located inside the heater box. So as the engines hot water circulates thru the heater core the heat will transfer into the heater box. As long as the engine is running and everything is working properly the heater core will stay hot inside the heater box.
The heater core and AC system aren't connected.. the only component of the AC system located near the heater core is the evaporator.. so long as you don't try, say, prying out the heater core carelessly, there's nothing it should do to the AC system.