Heater core
#52
If the Temp dial is cable operated, I will have to figure out how to integrate a cable type bypass valve. Otherwise, electric on/off will be the only way to go. If I want to be lazy, I can set the electric bypass valve to bypass when the compressor comes on, but just realize that will defeat the ability to remove the foggy windows buildup in the winter when you need the compressor on to assist in reducing the humidity in the cabin. Just may bet a small luminated toggle switch for electric bypass valve. Best to get the valve in the normal bypass position when no electric is applied. That way, you only flip the switch if you need heat in the cabin.
This way, I think installing a bypass valve should preserve the heater core for quite a very long time. My OEM 2nd core was purchased in jan 04, so I guess 6 years before it blew is decent considering the coolant constantly flowing thru the core at all times year round..
Definitely will know that my A/C will be much much colder when summer comes! No heat to possibly mix with my A/C during the summer.
#54
Kensai<----You can get a lil round push button from radio shack for cheap and it will look nice. Hell even a lighted one at that. I just hate the toggle and they look so nasty. I would install it in somewhere other than in the dash so for instance you can put it in the heat control or other place that can be replaced at a later time without creating holes and such.
I can see the heat through the floor being cold for a few but not like kensai is talking about. Thinkin something else is going on there.
I can see the heat through the floor being cold for a few but not like kensai is talking about. Thinkin something else is going on there.
#55
I guess I will have to purchase a click on, click off push button! Momentarily push button won't work in this case! I'll have to see if they have a luminated one I can use to know if it is on or off. I will definitely put this project together once I save up enough money to pay my buddy to tear down the dash again to replace my core for the 2nd time.
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i think i got pictures of all the bolt locations. so as soon as get them posted you will have some reference as to where all the bolts are. not as many electrical connectors as it seems there should be, and only a few that where a little tough to get at. hopefully i can get them posted tomorrow.