D.I.Y. Mk2 heater core replacement. (loads of pics...)
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D.I.Y. Mk2 heater core replacement. (loads of pics...)
So I done a Mk2 CLI Jetta heater core replacement for Jettabug today.
Contrary to popular belief, THE DASH DOES NOT HAVE TO COME OUT.
Jettabug's CLI has aircon, but the non aircon Mk2's are easier to do as there is more space to manoeuver the heater assembly to get it out from under the dash.
So, here we go.
Tools and parts needed:
Philips head screwdriver("star" point)
10mm spanner
Thin, flat pointed screw driver (to remove clips)
Heater core
Water pump pliers (for removing clamps on water pipes)
First unscrew the gearknob and remove the shifter boot from the centre console.....
Remove the screws that hold the parcel shelves in place on the driver's side and passenger's side. There are 3 screws on the top, 1 on each side of the console and 1 each side at the bottom by the door aperture.....
Remove the screw and slide the console backwards and move it out the way. Be careful of the wires and connectors on the back.....
Next, remove the centre air vent by unscrewing the 2 screws on the top and carefully prise the two clips up that are on the bottom inside the airvent.....
This is what you should see.....
With the console removed, you can see the heater assembly. Remove the 2 plastic nuts. On each side up under the dash there are airvent pipes that lead to the outer airvents. Carefully maneouver the cover off.....
Remove the bottom panel by undoing the 3 screws. 2 on the right and 1 on the left.....
Unclip the control cable and the clip holding the cable.....
In the engine bay, loosen the 2 nuts and the pipes from the heater inlet and outlet.....
On the heater assembly there are 5 clips holding the heater to the aircon unit. 1 on the bottom, 2 in the front and 2 in the back. The back ones are a total **** to get off and back on again.....
With a lot of wiggling and pulling and carefully manipulating the heater assembly i will come out and then you can unclip the heater core from the assembly.....
The old core slides out towards the top.....
Heater core out.....
Slide in the new core and make sure it clips in place.....
Use the old gasket sponge from the old core and place it on the new one.....
Now replace the heater assembly and replace the 2 water pipes, nuts, clips, control cable, screws etc.
Refill the coolant, start car, check for leaks.
Run the car to operating temp and check everything is working 100%.
Time taken: 2,5 hours (with smoke and coffee breaks in between)
Contrary to popular belief, THE DASH DOES NOT HAVE TO COME OUT.
Jettabug's CLI has aircon, but the non aircon Mk2's are easier to do as there is more space to manoeuver the heater assembly to get it out from under the dash.
So, here we go.
Tools and parts needed:
Philips head screwdriver("star" point)
10mm spanner
Thin, flat pointed screw driver (to remove clips)
Heater core
Water pump pliers (for removing clamps on water pipes)
First unscrew the gearknob and remove the shifter boot from the centre console.....
Remove the screws that hold the parcel shelves in place on the driver's side and passenger's side. There are 3 screws on the top, 1 on each side of the console and 1 each side at the bottom by the door aperture.....
Remove the screw and slide the console backwards and move it out the way. Be careful of the wires and connectors on the back.....
Next, remove the centre air vent by unscrewing the 2 screws on the top and carefully prise the two clips up that are on the bottom inside the airvent.....
This is what you should see.....
With the console removed, you can see the heater assembly. Remove the 2 plastic nuts. On each side up under the dash there are airvent pipes that lead to the outer airvents. Carefully maneouver the cover off.....
Remove the bottom panel by undoing the 3 screws. 2 on the right and 1 on the left.....
Unclip the control cable and the clip holding the cable.....
In the engine bay, loosen the 2 nuts and the pipes from the heater inlet and outlet.....
On the heater assembly there are 5 clips holding the heater to the aircon unit. 1 on the bottom, 2 in the front and 2 in the back. The back ones are a total **** to get off and back on again.....
With a lot of wiggling and pulling and carefully manipulating the heater assembly i will come out and then you can unclip the heater core from the assembly.....
The old core slides out towards the top.....
Heater core out.....
Slide in the new core and make sure it clips in place.....
Use the old gasket sponge from the old core and place it on the new one.....
Now replace the heater assembly and replace the 2 water pipes, nuts, clips, control cable, screws etc.
Refill the coolant, start car, check for leaks.
Run the car to operating temp and check everything is working 100%.
Time taken: 2,5 hours (with smoke and coffee breaks in between)
Last edited by Jetta2 on Sat Jun 16, 2007 7:35 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Ryan Demoser
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thanks for this I need to do my too! this will really help me out
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Trip down memory lane: 2010 Suzuki Jimny, 1974 Datsun 1200 (1.5 turbo), 1972 VW Type-1 (2.1 WBX conversion), 2001 Audi A3 Quattro 1.8T, 1998 Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer, 1965 Vespa 150, 1972 Honda Super Cub (90cc conversion), 1964 Vespa Sprint, 1967 Honda SS50 X2 (one with a 4V Suzuki motor), 1989 Yamaha TZR250 (forever hunting parts), 1990 Citi 1.6, 1983 Golf GT 2.0, 1991 Jetta CLI 16V (1.9), 1981 Golf LS 2.1, 1972 Chevrolet/Holden Monaro 5.0
Trip down memory lane: 2010 Suzuki Jimny, 1974 Datsun 1200 (1.5 turbo), 1972 VW Type-1 (2.1 WBX conversion), 2001 Audi A3 Quattro 1.8T, 1998 Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer, 1965 Vespa 150, 1972 Honda Super Cub (90cc conversion), 1964 Vespa Sprint, 1967 Honda SS50 X2 (one with a 4V Suzuki motor), 1989 Yamaha TZR250 (forever hunting parts), 1990 Citi 1.6, 1983 Golf GT 2.0, 1991 Jetta CLI 16V (1.9), 1981 Golf LS 2.1, 1972 Chevrolet/Holden Monaro 5.0
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1.6carbster wrote:Awesome thread,Ryan! This is really informative!
Moderators,make this a sticky post in the FAQ section!
Now for the big question,ryan,can you fit a cam to an 8v golfie?
Thanks Chris
I can fit a cam, done it a few times already. Must we do yours and take pics?
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Yeah Ryan, I think it'll be very cool and informative to fit a cam and take pics. I'll phone you later to arrange, but I was hoping to do it this coming weekend!
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Do you have any idea how huge something like that would be?Nice one!
This forum should have a DIY section for each model.
i.e MKI, MkII,....
Let's start with the Mk1's shall we?
GT
GTi
Chico
Shuttle
Sport
Deco
Designa
CTi
Life
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Velociti
Citi-R
Eish - am I leaving any out?
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1980 - VW MK1 GT - 1.8 Carb - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=153861
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2000 - VW Golf 3.5 Cabrio - 2.0
1980 - VW MK1 GT - 1.8 Carb - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=153861
1971 - Mitsubishi Colt 1100F - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=220503
MK1 Build Register: https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=192835
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Lol, I know mate, just being volkak
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1971 - Mitsubishi Colt 1100F - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=220503
MK1 Build Register: https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=192835
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Racing is meant for the RACE track - deal with it...
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1971 - Mitsubishi Colt 1100F - https://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopi ... 1&t=220503
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very nice DIY jetta2 it takes lank time to put together a DIY like that, thanks for sharing
i agree with the others that mentioned that we should have a DIY section too
i agree with the others that mentioned that we should have a DIY section too
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Cool stuff
The Mk2 steering rack jobby will be posted on Thursday night.
The 8 valve cam swop will be posted on Saturday afternoon(Carbster's Mk1)
The gearbox swop will be next week sometime.
The Mk2 steering rack jobby will be posted on Thursday night.
The 8 valve cam swop will be posted on Saturday afternoon(Carbster's Mk1)
The gearbox swop will be next week sometime.
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hectic, will be interesting to see how you change a cam in an 8v, maybe i will chanhe my cam myself then, cheers dudeJetta2 wrote:Cool stuff
The Mk2 steering rack jobby will be posted on Thursday night.
The 8 valve cam swop will be posted on Saturday afternoon(Carbster's Mk1)
The gearbox swop will be next week sometime.
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Wazzsta wrote:Ryan, that is a brilliant thread and thank u for the effort put into taking the pics and go thru it step by step, i am sure this will be helpful to many
Thanks Wazzstaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
I try help out fellow enthusiasts as much as I can. Loads more DIY's in the pipeline.....
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