All Trucks, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes - More help needed with heater core job!
Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.View Full Version : More help needed with heater core job!
JustforMe
10-09-09, 12:05 PM
Well I got to the heater core now I can't figure out how to disconnect the hoses from the air conditioner. I have tried searching this site as well as others and had printed off instructions for 97 F150. My problem last night was a single screw on the driver's side. Help, please.
newtofta
10-09-09, 12:37 PM
not sure what you mean!
are you trying to get the heater hoses off the heater core?
if so,it is complicated to explain.
they are quick disconnect/snap over a ridge on the tube.
might try - use a hacksaw blade-cut the tube off the old heater core.
pull tube to the engine compartment.! mark-with a piece of tape-whitch hose is to the out side.
squeez the white tabs -done correctly the tube pulls out.
do not loose the 0 rings & spacers-pay attention as to how it comes apart.put it back to gether with a little silicone paste.
the reassembled connector just pushes on to the new core.
are you trying to get the heater hoses off the heater core?
if so,it is complicated to explain.
they are quick disconnect/snap over a ridge on the tube.
might try - use a hacksaw blade-cut the tube off the old heater core.
pull tube to the engine compartment.! mark-with a piece of tape-whitch hose is to the out side.
squeez the white tabs -done correctly the tube pulls out.
do not loose the 0 rings & spacers-pay attention as to how it comes apart.put it back to gether with a little silicone paste.
the reassembled connector just pushes on to the new core.
hopkinsr2
10-10-09, 08:49 PM
STOP,,STOP,, If you are trying to disconnect the A/C hoses,,, Take it to a pro with the special disconnect tools as you may be blinded by rapidly excaping refrigerent!!!! Roger
3 Posts on the same thing... I don't want him to miss this!!!
3 Posts on the same thing... I don't want him to miss this!!!
newtofta
10-10-09, 09:24 PM
STOP,,STOP,, If you are trying to disconnect the A/C hoses,,, Take it to a pro with the special disconnect tools as you may be blinded by rapidly excaping refrigerent!!!! Roger
3 Posts on the same thing... I don't want him to miss this!!!
he-has not replied-in a day or 2/-so,'we'do not know what hens trying to dissconnect!-?
3 Posts on the same thing... I don't want him to miss this!!!
he-has not replied-in a day or 2/-so,'we'do not know what hens trying to dissconnect!-?
JustforMe
10-12-09, 07:12 PM
I would like to thank anybody who helped me with your advice and/or instructions to get this job done. It took the whole weekend and the next one will probably go to the garage. I will say the instructions for the 97 F150 are very close for the 99 and were a great help. Good timing as the weather has gotten winter like today.Also the reason I had asked about the air conditioner fittings is I never had a reason to be that up close and personal with the engine compartment before now as this is the first grief the truck has caused me so I was curious. Should anything go wrong with the air I guess I'll sell the truck.Thank you, again.