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

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

Mike Romain

Dave, this is a text only group. My server even cut your attachment
post right out. You need to store the doc someplace and post a link to
it.

Lots of us use alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4 for binaries and
attachments. It is a seldom used group.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Dave wrote:
>
> 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

Mike Romain

Dave, this is a text only group. My server even cut your attachment
post right out. You need to store the doc someplace and post a link to
it.

Lots of us use alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4 for binaries and
attachments. It is a seldom used group.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Dave wrote:
>
> 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

Mike Romain

Dave, this is a text only group. My server even cut your attachment
post right out. You need to store the doc someplace and post a link to
it.

Lots of us use alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4 for binaries and
attachments. It is a seldom used group.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Dave wrote:
>
> 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

sws

Clint wrote:
> 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
> >

Okay, now I'm learning about the emotions of Jeeps! I will forever
pray to the Jeep Gods that I never refer to my Jeep as a CAR!

sws

Clint wrote:
> 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
> >

Okay, now I'm learning about the emotions of Jeeps! I will forever
pray to the Jeep Gods that I never refer to my Jeep as a CAR!

sws

Clint wrote:
> 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
> >

Okay, now I'm learning about the emotions of Jeeps! I will forever
pray to the Jeep Gods that I never refer to my Jeep as a CAR!

sws

DougW wrote:
> 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!


Wise you are!...I will fill my toolbox with glee!

sws

DougW wrote:
> 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!


Wise you are!...I will fill my toolbox with glee!