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Old 01-11-2011 | 10:04 PM
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Ok it went smoothly! got the dash out just waiting on the new heater core from dodge.
Just time consuming! Should be all back together tomorrow after noon.
I did need some of my bosses help but oh well.
 
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Old 01-11-2011 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Old_School
sounds like the local shop is going to get some of my business this spring/summer...lol
That's the easy way......
 
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Old 01-12-2011 | 12:00 AM
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Northcutt4
I will be in your area in march for a diesel class. Maybe we can have a meet and greet over a beer or soft drink.
 
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Old 01-12-2011 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by hydrashocker
That's the easy way......
Well, we ARE talking about a full weekend on beer restriction here...

I'm thinking the mechanic's bill would be money well spent.
 
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Old 01-14-2011 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by IndyDurango
Get a box of heavy weight ziplock freezer bags to keep the screws and bolts in as you remove them. Label the bags as you go (there is a nice white area for writing on most freezer bags, plus they are heavier to support this automotive reuse of them.) You are going to be surprised at how many small parts you will have to remove.

Strongly suggest evap, core and blower motor all at same time. Also, triple seal the air box back up where the black gooey seal is. Otherwise fan noise will significantly be increased.

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what would you use to seal it up?
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 12:43 AM
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Black RTV sealant.
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 01:10 PM
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All you guys are crazy! Why, because I'm a fair weather mechanic and got this job done in about 4 1/2 hours. The hardest part of the job was removing the expansion valve from the condenser. One of the bolts where frozen on and I had to replace the valve and condenser. While I had the whole box open, I took the time to clean it out with some 409 to eliminate any odder from anti-freeze, cause as we all know that **** stinks... My job came out flawless in the end. You'd never know the entire dash was taken apart. Note* the steering wheel support bars are a major pain in the butt to put back on if you don't take a picture or two for re-installation reference. Good luck and don't pay those blood sucking mechanics your hard earned money!! this job is a piece of cake, trust me.
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 02:13 PM
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Yea right......LOL


Glad you got her done, did you take any pictures?
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 03:09 PM
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Well its not too hard. For me i took out the steering column. the majority of the work is disconnecting all the ware harneses.

Bad news is... my car got broken into last night ad tore out my dash to get my deck! stole my deck subwoofers and broke my window!
F'in pissed!!!!
 



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