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Big Blue · 09-14-2015, 04:03 PM

Changing the Heater Core,What a pain this is. While replacing a part a tab broke off. Does anyone have such a thing. Thanks John

Big Blue · 09-15-2015, 03:45 PM

I guess I'll have to use JB Weld Plastic to fix this. This part is hard to find.

John

Kaysen · 09-15-2015, 04:18 PM

I broke the same part on mine but luckily I could get one out of a spare box that was good.

Ski-me · 09-15-2015, 05:21 PM

If you are creative, you can get some fiberglass gorilla hair body filler to make the repair. Or use fiberglass sheets and the 2 part epoxy. Nasty smelling stuff, but does work good once complete. You can do it in steps to just try and get a rough form on first layer then once set up, build it up on other side.

Works good and should be plenty strong enough.

Of course finding a replacement is also good...but if it's at a pick n pull, you get to do the whole thing all over again!

Heater core is not fun. You just have to take your time and devote a lot of time. Don't be in a rush to get it done so you can make that date with your wife/girlfriend. But satisfying once done!

Big Blue · 09-15-2015, 10:06 PM

Thanks everyone, I seen a few videos about using JB. Seems like it hardens up pretty good. Going that route. Also I thought I had another box,but with all the stuff I have been collection, you know what I mean.

Thanks John

andrewmp6 · 09-16-2015, 03:06 AM

JB weld takes over where duct tape don't fix it lol,Or you can look in to plastic welding they sell kits to do it but im cheap and lazy id jb weld it.

85/Silverado · 09-16-2015, 06:35 AM

Did you look here.? http://www.gmpartseast.com/ you have to enter your Vin#

CBR_Rob · 09-16-2015, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 85/Silverado

Did you look here.? http://www.gmpartseast.com/ you have to enter your Vin#

Be careful with theses guys. They will show a part available, let you buy it then cancel the order because the part is not available. This is incredibly frustrating.

Big Blue · 09-16-2015, 11:18 PM

Thanks everyone, I used the jb today,and it is now put back together. I did not apply any pressure on the repaired part. Went back nice and easy.

Thanks Again, John

09-14-2015, 04:03 PM	#1
Big Blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast--Bethlehem, Pennslyvania Posts: 642	Another AC Question Changing the Heater Core,What a pain this is. While replacing a part a tab broke off. Does anyone have such a thing. Thanks John Attached Images __________________ Big Blue ( John ) 79 Chevy Pick up.....My Dailey STILL Working on a frame up: 1987 Truck body on a 78 Blazer frame. Need cab blasted to start project. Got the cab BLASTED, Now Prep and Paint. Started to lay SOME BONDO and primer. Done, Ordering paint. Got paint, Stuff painted,Cab,Fenders, Hood more later. 9/7/2015 Got the clear coat on,now time to take one off. Started to put things back (What a nightmare) like the heating and AC stuff,inside wire harness, outside AC unit and booster, still more. May 2016, still working on the inside. Got duck work in,heating and AC. Radio (stock) in dash with after market in console later, Speaker are hooked up, Steering column is in. Getting ready to drop the cab onto the frame, Working on engine now since I have the room. Well here it is 2018, got the engine in and it runs, now I need to get the exhaust system in so I can adjust the lifters, to loud right now. Got the exhaust on now I am waiting for the break parts to come in.

09-15-2015, 03:45 PM	#2
Big Blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast--Bethlehem, Pennslyvania Posts: 642	Re: Another AC Question I guess I'll have to use JB Weld Plastic to fix this. This part is hard to find. John Attached Images __________________ Big Blue ( John ) 79 Chevy Pick up.....My Dailey STILL Working on a frame up: 1987 Truck body on a 78 Blazer frame. Need cab blasted to start project. Got the cab BLASTED, Now Prep and Paint. Started to lay SOME BONDO and primer. Done, Ordering paint. Got paint, Stuff painted,Cab,Fenders, Hood more later. 9/7/2015 Got the clear coat on,now time to take one off. Started to put things back (What a nightmare) like the heating and AC stuff,inside wire harness, outside AC unit and booster, still more. May 2016, still working on the inside. Got duck work in,heating and AC. Radio (stock) in dash with after market in console later, Speaker are hooked up, Steering column is in. Getting ready to drop the cab onto the frame, Working on engine now since I have the room. Well here it is 2018, got the engine in and it runs, now I need to get the exhaust system in so I can adjust the lifters, to loud right now. Got the exhaust on now I am waiting for the break parts to come in.

09-15-2015, 04:18 PM	#3
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: Another AC Question I broke the same part on mine but luckily I could get one out of a spare box that was good.

09-15-2015, 05:21 PM	#4
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: Another AC Question If you are creative, you can get some fiberglass gorilla hair body filler to make the repair. Or use fiberglass sheets and the 2 part epoxy. Nasty smelling stuff, but does work good once complete. You can do it in steps to just try and get a rough form on first layer then once set up, build it up on other side. Works good and should be plenty strong enough. Of course finding a replacement is also good...but if it's at a pick n pull, you get to do the whole thing all over again! Heater core is not fun. You just have to take your time and devote a lot of time. Don't be in a rush to get it done so you can make that date with your wife/girlfriend. But satisfying once done! __________________ - Jeff 89' K5 Blazer, 2.5" lift, 35" tires 04' GMC Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 8.1L

09-15-2015, 10:06 PM	#5
Big Blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast--Bethlehem, Pennslyvania Posts: 642	Re: Another AC Question Thanks everyone, I seen a few videos about using JB. Seems like it hardens up pretty good. Going that route. Also I thought I had another box,but with all the stuff I have been collection, you know what I mean. Thanks John __________________ Big Blue ( John ) 79 Chevy Pick up.....My Dailey STILL Working on a frame up: 1987 Truck body on a 78 Blazer frame. Need cab blasted to start project. Got the cab BLASTED, Now Prep and Paint. Started to lay SOME BONDO and primer. Done, Ordering paint. Got paint, Stuff painted,Cab,Fenders, Hood more later. 9/7/2015 Got the clear coat on,now time to take one off. Started to put things back (What a nightmare) like the heating and AC stuff,inside wire harness, outside AC unit and booster, still more. May 2016, still working on the inside. Got duck work in,heating and AC. Radio (stock) in dash with after market in console later, Speaker are hooked up, Steering column is in. Getting ready to drop the cab onto the frame, Working on engine now since I have the room. Well here it is 2018, got the engine in and it runs, now I need to get the exhaust system in so I can adjust the lifters, to loud right now. Got the exhaust on now I am waiting for the break parts to come in.

09-16-2015, 03:06 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Another AC Question JB weld takes over where duct tape don't fix it lol,Or you can look in to plastic welding they sell kits to do it but im cheap and lazy id jb weld it.

09-16-2015, 06:35 AM	#7
85/Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port St. Joe Fl. Posts: 491	Re: Another AC Question Did you look here.? http://www.gmpartseast.com/ you have to enter your Vin#

09-16-2015, 11:18 PM	#9
Big Blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast--Bethlehem, Pennslyvania Posts: 642	Re: Another AC Question Thanks everyone, I used the jb today,and it is now put back together. I did not apply any pressure on the repaired part. Went back nice and easy. Thanks Again, John __________________ Big Blue ( John ) 79 Chevy Pick up.....My Dailey STILL Working on a frame up: 1987 Truck body on a 78 Blazer frame. Need cab blasted to start project. Got the cab BLASTED, Now Prep and Paint. Started to lay SOME BONDO and primer. Done, Ordering paint. Got paint, Stuff painted,Cab,Fenders, Hood more later. 9/7/2015 Got the clear coat on,now time to take one off. Started to put things back (What a nightmare) like the heating and AC stuff,inside wire harness, outside AC unit and booster, still more. May 2016, still working on the inside. Got duck work in,heating and AC. Radio (stock) in dash with after market in console later, Speaker are hooked up, Steering column is in. Getting ready to drop the cab onto the frame, Working on engine now since I have the room. Well here it is 2018, got the engine in and it runs, now I need to get the exhaust system in so I can adjust the lifters, to loud right now. Got the exhaust on now I am waiting for the break parts to come in.



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