Heater core replacement INSTRUCTIONS?

[joeastro]

HI. battchief and capt.bill supposidly 2004+ years ago put out instructions to tilt
the winnie front cap cover forward? and replace the heater core.? where can these
instructions be found now 2018? thanks joe 2001 winnie the pooh journey LEMON!!

[tderonne]

http://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f...ns-136196.html

[NMBluept]

Joe,
There is probably no need to do anything with the front cap to replace the heater core on your Journey. I replaced the heater core on a 2002 Horizon by disassembling the dash and working from inside the coach with minimal work from outside.
Once the dash panels are removed the HVAC fan can be removed & the plenum can dismounted from the firewall to easily open it up for the heater core replacement from the front of the coach. It's not a terribly difficult job. If you have the new heater core in hand it can be done easily in 4-6 hours.
A note for you, if the heater core is leaking from either of the supply/return nipples take a close look at them. On my original heater core those nipples were screwed into the core and were most likely the cause of my leak. If you can tell if the nipples are threads and screw into the core I recommend removing them, cleaning the threads on the nipples and core, apply teflon tape, screw them back in and see if that fixes the leak. The new core I installed had nipples that were welded to the core, apparently as either a cost mod or to avoid leaking nipples

[Bill Grimsle]

Tried removing heater core from inside on '94 Vectra. Impossible as housing for heater and evaporator core too large and unable to get to screws needed to separate front and rear portions of housing. Took off front clip, not hinged, below windshield. Time to remove 5 hours, then replace cores, and re-install clip 2 hours. If ever need to remove again I think can do in 2 or 3 hours as now I know what has to be removed.

[gms]

I joined this forum today.
Based on inputs on this forum I replaced the heater core on my 2001 journey which failed earlier this year. I just tilted the the cap forward. Only disconnected the wipers from its motor and of course the passenger mirror. I attached a string to the harness for the mirror to easily pull it out for reconnection. since I had bypassed the heater core this April I forgot which is the supply hose. The core inlet is closest to the fire wall. Could anyone give me a hint? Also, Lichtsinn no longer can get the 4 covers for the passenger mirror screws. Mine are brittle and fell apart.