Thread: Heater core 1997 Disco.. DIY or Workshop ?

Thanks heaps for all the advice in here doesn't sound like to much of a pain and much better than having the missus constantly complain the heater doesn't work and it's cold. Will have to get to fixing it soon with all these 10 degree days, our the other option is invest in ear muffs so I don't have to listen to her could be cheaper I guess lol

Originally Posted by DCPAus

I am doing exactly this on a D2, and it looks practically identical, I have 2 questions, and bearing in mind the D2 may be diferent I understand you may not be able to help.

The 2 heater pipes are attached to the firewall by a bracket that appears to be screwed on from the engine bay side is the D1 the same and if yes, did you remove this bracket and how?

2nd question if you did not remove this bracket how did you actually pull the pipes out enough, is it just a case of be brave and use brute force?

I had the same problem on my D1.

I had to replace the pipes as some heavy handed individual had cut them off. I hate cutting anything so I usually don't. To replace the pipes I had to remove the clamp plate where the head of the screw was on the firewall side and therefore inaccessible.

I drilled that screw out with a long series drill and, before reassembly, brazed a nut onto the other side. Anyone who ever has to replace it again (Hi, Laurie) can remove it easily.