sws

digitalmaster wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:%k_Rg.7659$iA5.3232@dukeread11...
> > sws wrote:
> >> All,
> >>
> >> This morning I noticed anti-freeze on the passenger side of my 97 jeep
> >> cherokee...I'm told it's the heater coil leaking behind the glove
> >> box...thank goodness I have rubber floor mats...can I replace this
> >> myself, or do I need a backyard mechanic...any cost estimates
> >> available?
> >
> > From what I can tell it isn't an easy job. Lots of things have to
> > come apart to get at the core. At least on the 93 ZJ it requires
> > removing the entire dashboard and disconnecting the AC plumbing
> > (which means a trip to have the AC pumped out and refilled)
> >
> > First thing to do is to make sure it's not a leaking hose right
> > at the firewall that's wicking into the cab. A heater core leaking
> > in the AC system usually runs out the AC drain hose.
> >
> > And in the mean time you can simply route one of the hoses back
> > or splice the two togheter to cut out the heater core.
> >
> > 1997 - 2001 are the OEM price from chryslerpartsdirect.com
> > is US$177.06
> >
> > NAPA has it for $64, but it's a basic part, probably good
> > but considering the effort it takes to replace a core, I'd
> > go for the OEM.
> >
> > If you have a dealer do it, be prepared for a big bill.
> > (>1,000) for just the time.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> after you replace the core,be sure everything electrical has a good
> ground.And put a ground wire on the core itself.Even trace voltage of less
> than 1 volt can cause electrolysis in aluminum heater cores.
> I went through 3 on my gmc Sonoma before I found that out.

Thanks to all who replied!

I paid $4000 for the Jeep, had a head gasket leak, spent $600 on that
and new water pump, radiator...now this. Starting to wonder if this car
was a good deal or not. Thanks again!
sws

sws

digitalmaster wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:%k_Rg.7659$iA5.3232@dukeread11...
> > sws wrote:
> >> All,
> >>
> >> This morning I noticed anti-freeze on the passenger side of my 97 jeep
> >> cherokee...I'm told it's the heater coil leaking behind the glove
> >> box...thank goodness I have rubber floor mats...can I replace this
> >> myself, or do I need a backyard mechanic...any cost estimates
> >> available?
> >
> > From what I can tell it isn't an easy job. Lots of things have to
> > come apart to get at the core. At least on the 93 ZJ it requires
> > removing the entire dashboard and disconnecting the AC plumbing
> > (which means a trip to have the AC pumped out and refilled)
> >
> > First thing to do is to make sure it's not a leaking hose right
> > at the firewall that's wicking into the cab. A heater core leaking
> > in the AC system usually runs out the AC drain hose.
> >
> > And in the mean time you can simply route one of the hoses back
> > or splice the two togheter to cut out the heater core.
> >
> > 1997 - 2001 are the OEM price from chryslerpartsdirect.com
> > is US$177.06
> >
> > NAPA has it for $64, but it's a basic part, probably good
> > but considering the effort it takes to replace a core, I'd
> > go for the OEM.
> >
> > If you have a dealer do it, be prepared for a big bill.
> > (>1,000) for just the time.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> after you replace the core,be sure everything electrical has a good
> ground.And put a ground wire on the core itself.Even trace voltage of less
> than 1 volt can cause electrolysis in aluminum heater cores.
> I went through 3 on my gmc Sonoma before I found that out.

Thanks to all who replied!

I paid $4000 for the Jeep, had a head gasket leak, spent $600 on that
and new water pump, radiator...now this. Starting to wonder if this car
was a good deal or not. Thanks again!
sws

sws

digitalmaster wrote:
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:%k_Rg.7659$iA5.3232@dukeread11...
> > sws wrote:
> >> All,
> >>
> >> This morning I noticed anti-freeze on the passenger side of my 97 jeep
> >> cherokee...I'm told it's the heater coil leaking behind the glove
> >> box...thank goodness I have rubber floor mats...can I replace this
> >> myself, or do I need a backyard mechanic...any cost estimates
> >> available?
> >
> > From what I can tell it isn't an easy job. Lots of things have to
> > come apart to get at the core. At least on the 93 ZJ it requires
> > removing the entire dashboard and disconnecting the AC plumbing
> > (which means a trip to have the AC pumped out and refilled)
> >
> > First thing to do is to make sure it's not a leaking hose right
> > at the firewall that's wicking into the cab. A heater core leaking
> > in the AC system usually runs out the AC drain hose.
> >
> > And in the mean time you can simply route one of the hoses back
> > or splice the two togheter to cut out the heater core.
> >
> > 1997 - 2001 are the OEM price from chryslerpartsdirect.com
> > is US$177.06
> >
> > NAPA has it for $64, but it's a basic part, probably good
> > but considering the effort it takes to replace a core, I'd
> > go for the OEM.
> >
> > If you have a dealer do it, be prepared for a big bill.
> > (>1,000) for just the time.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> after you replace the core,be sure everything electrical has a good
> ground.And put a ground wire on the core itself.Even trace voltage of less
> than 1 volt can cause electrolysis in aluminum heater cores.
> I went through 3 on my gmc Sonoma before I found that out.

Thanks to all who replied!

I paid $4000 for the Jeep, had a head gasket leak, spent $600 on that
and new water pump, radiator...now this. Starting to wonder if this car
was a good deal or not. Thanks again!
sws

Clint

Well, there's your problem. You're calling it a "car", and it's insulted!

Clint

"sws" <stevesharber@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1159316186.081491.191970@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> digitalmaster wrote:
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:%k_Rg.7659$iA5.3232@dukeread11...
>> > sws wrote:
>> >> All,
>> >>
>> >> This morning I noticed anti-freeze on the passenger side of my 97 jeep
>> >> cherokee...I'm told it's the heater coil leaking behind the glove
>> >> box...thank goodness I have rubber floor mats...can I replace this
>> >> myself, or do I need a backyard mechanic...any cost estimates
>> >> available?
>> >
>> > From what I can tell it isn't an easy job. Lots of things have to
>> > come apart to get at the core. At least on the 93 ZJ it requires
>> > removing the entire dashboard and disconnecting the AC plumbing
>> > (which means a trip to have the AC pumped out and refilled)
>> >
>> > First thing to do is to make sure it's not a leaking hose right
>> > at the firewall that's wicking into the cab. A heater core leaking
>> > in the AC system usually runs out the AC drain hose.
>> >
>> > And in the mean time you can simply route one of the hoses back
>> > or splice the two togheter to cut out the heater core.
>> >
>> > 1997 - 2001 are the OEM price from chryslerpartsdirect.com
>> > is US$177.06
>> >
>> > NAPA has it for $64, but it's a basic part, probably good
>> > but considering the effort it takes to replace a core, I'd
>> > go for the OEM.
>> >
>> > If you have a dealer do it, be prepared for a big bill.
>> > (>1,000) for just the time.
>> >
>> > --
>> > DougW
>> >
>> after you replace the core,be sure everything electrical has a good
>> ground.And put a ground wire on the core itself.Even trace voltage of
>> less
>> than 1 volt can cause electrolysis in aluminum heater cores.
>> I went through 3 on my gmc Sonoma before I found that out.
>
> Thanks to all who replied!
>
> I paid $4000 for the Jeep, had a head gasket leak, spent $600 on that
> and new water pump, radiator...now this. Starting to wonder if this car
> was a good deal or not. Thanks again!
> sws
>

Clint

Well, there's your problem. You're calling it a "car", and it's insulted!

Clint

"sws" <stevesharber@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1159316186.081491.191970@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> digitalmaster wrote:
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:%k_Rg.7659$iA5.3232@dukeread11...
>> > sws wrote:
>> >> All,
>> >>
>> >> This morning I noticed anti-freeze on the passenger side of my 97 jeep
>> >> cherokee...I'm told it's the heater coil leaking behind the glove
>> >> box...thank goodness I have rubber floor mats...can I replace this
>> >> myself, or do I need a backyard mechanic...any cost estimates
>> >> available?
>> >
>> > From what I can tell it isn't an easy job. Lots of things have to
>> > come apart to get at the core. At least on the 93 ZJ it requires
>> > removing the entire dashboard and disconnecting the AC plumbing
>> > (which means a trip to have the AC pumped out and refilled)
>> >
>> > First thing to do is to make sure it's not a leaking hose right
>> > at the firewall that's wicking into the cab. A heater core leaking
>> > in the AC system usually runs out the AC drain hose.
>> >
>> > And in the mean time you can simply route one of the hoses back
>> > or splice the two togheter to cut out the heater core.
>> >
>> > 1997 - 2001 are the OEM price from chryslerpartsdirect.com
>> > is US$177.06
>> >
>> > NAPA has it for $64, but it's a basic part, probably good
>> > but considering the effort it takes to replace a core, I'd
>> > go for the OEM.
>> >
>> > If you have a dealer do it, be prepared for a big bill.
>> > (>1,000) for just the time.
>> >
>> > --
>> > DougW
>> >
>> after you replace the core,be sure everything electrical has a good
>> ground.And put a ground wire on the core itself.Even trace voltage of
>> less
>> than 1 volt can cause electrolysis in aluminum heater cores.
>> I went through 3 on my gmc Sonoma before I found that out.
>
> Thanks to all who replied!
>
> I paid $4000 for the Jeep, had a head gasket leak, spent $600 on that
> and new water pump, radiator...now this. Starting to wonder if this car
> was a good deal or not. Thanks again!
> sws
>

Clint

Well, there's your problem. You're calling it a "car", and it's insulted!

Clint

"sws" <stevesharber@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1159316186.081491.191970@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> digitalmaster wrote:
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:%k_Rg.7659$iA5.3232@dukeread11...
>> > sws wrote:
>> >> All,
>> >>
>> >> This morning I noticed anti-freeze on the passenger side of my 97 jeep
>> >> cherokee...I'm told it's the heater coil leaking behind the glove
>> >> box...thank goodness I have rubber floor mats...can I replace this
>> >> myself, or do I need a backyard mechanic...any cost estimates
>> >> available?
>> >
>> > From what I can tell it isn't an easy job. Lots of things have to
>> > come apart to get at the core. At least on the 93 ZJ it requires
>> > removing the entire dashboard and disconnecting the AC plumbing
>> > (which means a trip to have the AC pumped out and refilled)
>> >
>> > First thing to do is to make sure it's not a leaking hose right
>> > at the firewall that's wicking into the cab. A heater core leaking
>> > in the AC system usually runs out the AC drain hose.
>> >
>> > And in the mean time you can simply route one of the hoses back
>> > or splice the two togheter to cut out the heater core.
>> >
>> > 1997 - 2001 are the OEM price from chryslerpartsdirect.com
>> > is US$177.06
>> >
>> > NAPA has it for $64, but it's a basic part, probably good
>> > but considering the effort it takes to replace a core, I'd
>> > go for the OEM.
>> >
>> > If you have a dealer do it, be prepared for a big bill.
>> > (>1,000) for just the time.
>> >
>> > --
>> > DougW
>> >
>> after you replace the core,be sure everything electrical has a good
>> ground.And put a ground wire on the core itself.Even trace voltage of
>> less
>> than 1 volt can cause electrolysis in aluminum heater cores.
>> I went through 3 on my gmc Sonoma before I found that out.
>
> Thanks to all who replied!
>
> I paid $4000 for the Jeep, had a head gasket leak, spent $600 on that
> and new water pump, radiator...now this. Starting to wonder if this car
> was a good deal or not. Thanks again!
> sws
>

DougW

sws wrote:

> I paid $4000 for the Jeep, had a head gasket leak, spent $600 on that
> and new water pump, radiator...now this. Starting to wonder if this
> car was a good deal or not. Thanks again!

That's the problem with used cars, you never know how it was kept.

Then again you don't have to watch a 25,000 investment with 8,000 in
additional parts, bluebook at 2,000 either. :/

Look at it as an excuse to increase your tool collection and fill
up a website. :)

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

DougW

sws wrote:

> I paid $4000 for the Jeep, had a head gasket leak, spent $600 on that
> and new water pump, radiator...now this. Starting to wonder if this
> car was a good deal or not. Thanks again!

That's the problem with used cars, you never know how it was kept.

Then again you don't have to watch a 25,000 investment with 8,000 in
additional parts, bluebook at 2,000 either. :/

Look at it as an excuse to increase your tool collection and fill
up a website. :)

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

DougW

sws wrote:

> I paid $4000 for the Jeep, had a head gasket leak, spent $600 on that
> and new water pump, radiator...now this. Starting to wonder if this
> car was a good deal or not. Thanks again!

That's the problem with used cars, you never know how it was kept.

Then again you don't have to watch a 25,000 investment with 8,000 in
additional parts, bluebook at 2,000 either. :/

Look at it as an excuse to increase your tool collection and fill
up a website. :)

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Dave

Steve I found a doc. I wrote to someone who wanted to replace their
evaporator. The heater core is in the heater box, and I replaced mine
when I replaced the evaporator. You might think about doing the same
because you will have to get the AC evacuated and recharged. Hope this
helps Dave

On 25 Sep 2006 17:00:25 -0700, "sws" <stevesharber@gmail.com> wrote:

>All,
>
>This morning I noticed anti-freeze on the passenger side of my 97 jeep
>cherokee...I'm told it's the heater coil leaking behind the glove
>box...thank goodness I have rubber floor mats...can I replace this
>myself, or do I need a backyard mechanic...any cost estimates
>available?
>
>Steve