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Thread: P38A Heater Core Replacement

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    P38A Heater Core Replacement

    What have I been doing this weekend?



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    HAHAHA

    I've done so many dash's doing wierd conversion, its not funny, its a very daunting task the first time, but you'll get used to it

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    are you expecting many gubbins on the remount? looks like quite a task.

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    Holy smoke

    And here was me chuffed just making the EAS unlock cable.

    Good luck with the rebuild.

    I'd offer to come over and help (and learn) if I was closer.

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    It's all in - and now it has to come out again. The brand new heater core from Land Rover leaks more than the old one did and it's not the heater O-rings.
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    My suggestion Ron...take whatever core ya get, to a radiator place and get it pressure tested before installation!

    And trust me, that one doesn't look -too- bad. I've got pretty good at heater cores in my time XD, considering I've done...a few put it that way. I even did the Rocky's, and it hasn't gone back in . Because it's such a pain.

    The evaporator looks fun to do on those too . Call me stupid, but is it not possible to unbolt the entire metal brace with crash pad and dash panels attached? I've never done a p38 before, but that's generally how it works.

    And Ron, what's all that icky wiring hanging around? You ought to be ashamed of yourself!

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    Yes, one can remove the whole fascia and that's the recommended method. Dunno if it is any easier. I am replacing the top of the dash with one I bought from Melbourne last year.

    Yes. the white temporary wiring. All the rest is factory.
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    I always knew RR secretly wanted to make their wiring look like a nightmare. I take it back, you shouldn't be ashamed of yourself. They should be ashamed of themselves!

    So is it coming back out today?

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    Undecided on whether to pull it today or tomorrow. I've not got the will at the moment.
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    Bad apprentice Ron, you should know, you always test the goods before install, even when new

    Very easy to pressure test yourself with an air compressor with regulator fitted

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