Author Topic: 71 Cuda, 440, non AC: Heater core replacement how to?  (Read 3337 times)

Offline DocMel

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71 Cuda, 440, non AC: Heater core replacement how to?
« on: January 05, 2012 - 05:56:55 PM »
Could anyone guide me to a guide how to replace the heater core on my 71 Cuda/440, non AC car

Ive done it a 3rd gen F body (GM) and some C-3 vettes, and it was somehwat a PIA

Any advice on my current project is appreciated




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Re: 71 Cuda, 440, non AC: Heater core replacement how to?
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2012 - 07:51:43 PM »
Bout the only heater cores I've seen that WEREN'T a PIA are the 1989-1993 GM Corsica/Beretta, and the GM 1987-1993 S-10 pick-ups.

The rest just get harder and harder to do.
1958 plymouth Belvedere 2dr hd top "Christine" [OO)====V====(OO]
1969 dodge Charger "General Lee"         [___|______I______|___]                        
1968 Dodge Dart 2dr sedan 505" Stroker    (O]=0==========0=[O)                
1970 Challenger R/T Clone "Kowalski Special"   (OO) [___________] (OO)

Offline highberg

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Re: 71 Cuda, 440, non AC: Heater core replacement how to?
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2012 - 11:01:33 PM »
How about the factory service manual

Get it on this link
http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=109
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