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  1. jacksmad1

    CUCV Replacement Heater Cores - No or Low Heat Output Reason

    Probably around a 5. some of the nuts on the firewall are kind of difficult to get to. to make it easier be sure and remove the glove box and have plenty of light so you van see what you are doing under the dash with patience, which I do not have in abundance, you can do it. also help to...
  2. jacksmad1

    CUCV Replacement Heater Cores - No or Low Heat Output Reason

    Just an update as promised.....went driving around this weekend with temps in the mid to low 40's out....actually had to turn down the heat to half or less to stay cool...so the heater core swap has worked well.
  3. jacksmad1

    CUCV Replacement Heater Cores - No or Low Heat Output Reason

    I am running about 50/50 mix. I checked it with one of the Prestone antifreeze testers and I was between 50-60% antifreeze. I will drive it more this weekend and let everyone know how it performs.
  4. jacksmad1

    CUCV Replacement Heater Cores - No or Low Heat Output Reason

    I would say the heat output is about the same, but it has been almost a year between using the old one since my leak occurred during the summer. Just be sure that when you install the Spectra core that it is centered over the opening in the air box for the core and that there is not a gap on...
  5. jacksmad1

    CUCV Replacement Heater Cores - No or Low Heat Output Reason

    I had to replace my heater core back in the summer because my original core was leaking. It has just now gotten cold enough to start requiring heat and I soon found out I was not getting heat like so many others on the site who have replaced their original heater cores. I did not want to spend...
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