Corvette C3, heater core, heater box, AC box, blower motor, fender heater box, (heater system fix)

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  • @crawford323
    @crawford323 Рік тому +4

    This is the second reference to grounding the wiper motor because of the propensity to chain multiple components to a chain, so to speak, of common grounds. It seems working on Corvettes requires a mindset and path in order to reason though problems. You are doing all this and not once have you referenced a wiring diagram. Thank you so much for your time and patience but more importantly, your willingness to share all you have learned with others. Shared information improves us all. I believe this whole heartedly. Not only do you work in freezing conditions for untold hours, you then had to master the substantial skills of video recording and editing. Why? Because you are rare. Your parents raised you right.

  • @garyruprecht7215
    @garyruprecht7215 2 роки тому +1

    Best how to video i ever seen, you waste no time every minute was informative and not boring in fact was the first time i ever watch a how to video end to end most of the time i get bored and just say heck with it i will figure it out on my own LOL I have subscribed and like will watch a lot more THank you your awesome and you have a nice Vette

  • @briangonsalves1944
    @briangonsalves1944 2 роки тому +2

    Great job explaining these tasks, appreciate you taking the time to be so specific and detailed. Great presentation and video quality. Love the humour as well.

  • @boogieman1200
    @boogieman1200 3 роки тому +7

    Mate! That was a great tutorial. I’m in the middle of replacing the heater core in my ‘81 and your video has given me some things to look at, and made me understand the system a whole lot better.
    Thanks very much.

    • @gadsdonflag4289
      @gadsdonflag4289 3 роки тому

      I have an '81 also and the previous owner had taken the complete heater system out before I bought the car. I have all the components though luckily.

  • @vanmcdowell6671
    @vanmcdowell6671 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks SO much for creating this helpful video! I've got a '70 that I'm getting ready to do the same work on and wouldn't consider trying without watching this and having it to reference. You rock!

  • @treboul
    @treboul 3 роки тому +3

    My '80's AC and/heater core/blower is in almost identical shape to yours. I've been sitting on my project for too long and this video helps so much. Many thanks for documenting your journey!

  • @markechler5768
    @markechler5768 Рік тому +1

    Your videos are inspiring. You gave me confidence to replace the entire interior, gage bezel and shifter console of my 78 Corvette.

  • @kennym2962
    @kennym2962 2 роки тому

    I'm 31 and have no idea what I'm doing in an old '69 c3 we inherited. These videos are incredible.

  • @scottbunn4242
    @scottbunn4242 Рік тому

    You helped me out with this video. I have 50 plus years of working on these cars and would never have attempted this repair without you video. Thanks alot your a real helpful guy

  • @vanishingpoint5248
    @vanishingpoint5248 Рік тому

    Like the way your face and smile lit up when the gal delivered the new heater core!

  • @JenniferPayne-e3y
    @JenniferPayne-e3y Рік тому

    i have a 1968 corvette. The video on the Heater core and box was exactly what i needed. All of the details you explained were greatly appreciated. you are the best.

  • @josephstoltz8027
    @josephstoltz8027 2 роки тому

    Great video! Now I know where that “Smell” was coming from. They had stuffed it full! Got to the source in an hour or so thanks to this video!

  • @christophergordon6593
    @christophergordon6593 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic video - so well explained and demonstrated. I really appreciate all your hard work! Definitely will watch more in order to understand how my 76 Vette works!

  • @viasolar8767
    @viasolar8767 9 місяців тому

    Tom always love to watch your videos. They have been extremely helpful in getting my 1972 Stingray to run perfectly.

  • @eclipsetravel4926
    @eclipsetravel4926 2 роки тому +1

    You are a life saver!! I can't thank you enough for these videos.

  • @johanclaes52
    @johanclaes52 7 місяців тому

    Wow! What an excellent video! I love how you very clearly explain everything. Including all the screws, cables etc. Keep it up man, your content is fantastic!

  • @jodyhall9564
    @jodyhall9564 3 роки тому +2

    This is an AMAZING VIDEO! You did a great job sir. I am watching this before I go into my 81 vett (again) with AC (I could not find the missing bolt/nut firewall to get it free). I was thinking why did you not... Then you answered that question. I modified many problems like you. I scratched my head on parts like your heater core and got online and found the correct part. I was just thinking.... eliminating the AC parts.. Whenever you can on a Corvette put it back together the same way even if not using that stuff. I will subscribe to your channel. You are a very nice man, you are very smart. I am a aircraft mechanic, and a VW Sand drag racer mechanic. I have a WWII German sidecar motorcycle. I have a FAA airframe and powerplant licence and you helped me today find that firewall bolt for my heater box. I owe you a six pack of beer. I thought about just forcing it. Glad I waited. If I just forced it one more part to buy they no longer make on these old cars.

    • @jodyhall9564
      @jodyhall9564 3 роки тому

      as you can see the things I repair are much easier than a 40+ year old Corvette. Thank you again for this great video.... ua-cam.com/video/cE9NTTnwoRQ/v-deo.html

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 роки тому

      Thanks I appreciate the positive feedback more than you know. Also I checked out your video that thing is crazy fast. Thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing

  • @RestorationObsession
    @RestorationObsession 4 роки тому +2

    Nice! I replaced my old AC and heater core with the Vintage Air kit, which worked out nicely. Keep up the great work!

  • @Vetteman372
    @Vetteman372 Рік тому

    Great Video I am still watching you. I have 4 c3 corvettes and your videos help a whole lot . I can see what I am getting myself into before it happens👍👍👍👍👍👍👍☝

  • @artisted777
    @artisted777 2 роки тому

    Man...you have patience!!!! Great video.

  • @nicolaaspuister1371
    @nicolaaspuister1371 2 роки тому

    Great help for my 76 vette in the Netherlands

  • @Adel_Volks
    @Adel_Volks Рік тому

    You are the best teacher ! Great job, brother.

  • @jasoncarr5595
    @jasoncarr5595 2 роки тому

    Best material on UA-cam!

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  2 роки тому

      Thanks, that’s awesome of you to say, make sure you check out the whole Corvette c3 series in a row there is a playlist.
      I’ve had guys message me and tell me it’s the best series they’ve ever seen in their life they’ve learned more from it than any other TV show ever so you should check it out.
      👍

  • @94jimmy5
    @94jimmy5 3 роки тому +1

    Great Video. I worked at Chevrolet Engineering in Warren, Mi back when these cars were new. We had a water pump durability fixture & we found that Prestone left the greatest amount of silica crust in out test fixture. Peak left the least. I have used Peak in my cars since then. My 2 cents. Great series.

  • @michaelgurgone1611
    @michaelgurgone1611 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this great video Tom, i am currently trouble shooting the heater motor in my cousins 69 corvette and this video really is a great help. It’s amazing how those mice get into those heater box’s and motors. After watching this video I’m almost glad the heater isn’t working on the car! Im going to have to check for those nasty mouse nests as well. Thanks again for this C3 series.

  • @TimeToBeKind
    @TimeToBeKind 3 роки тому

    I enjoy watching your videos, and I believe it’s due to the way you explain what you are doing, while explaining the reason for the repair and how it works. I don’t work on cars as much as I use to, but watching your videos is motivating me to go back to it. I am looking for a video on repairing the top part of the dashboard. Perhaps removing it and making it fiberglass, instead of the cloth.
    Thank you for sharing

  • @MrLopeza70
    @MrLopeza70 Рік тому

    You are awesome. Love the details, and humor.

  • @jonathansmith3742
    @jonathansmith3742 2 роки тому +1

    My heat works well in my 75, I just can't shut it off. Even while on Off it blows heat. Engine temp is normal.

  • @fabiopunk1661
    @fabiopunk1661 3 роки тому

    Stunning in depth video. Just what I need for my C3. THANKS!

  • @philipolah7279
    @philipolah7279 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome Very In Depth Video !! Helped me out on my 74 --Thanks !!

  • @maureenkaitis9823
    @maureenkaitis9823 4 роки тому +1

    This video was awesome, thanks man! Looking forward to the rest!

  • @fixandtests
    @fixandtests 3 роки тому +1

    ahh thank You !! I am in the process of delete the AC part and mouse nest. This video will save me hours of work!

  • @kellycampbell7015
    @kellycampbell7015 2 роки тому

    Awesome. Great info and very detailed. I have all the info I need to replace my heater core. Thanks

  • @chrisholcombe137
    @chrisholcombe137 3 роки тому

    Great video !
    Sure looks identical to my 69 Built for 1970 Firebird .
    Thanks again

  • @kaarekrane6731
    @kaarekrane6731 4 роки тому

    Tom, this video is really awesome! You have put some efforts into this, and it offers motivation to us all! I am about to replace the harnesses in my C3 1970 coupe, and will then later this winter dive into the ventilation system. Thx to you!

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  4 роки тому

      Awesome glad to hear my videos are helping people out. If you want to return the favour check out my Facebook page, “problem solving garage “And follow thanks 🙏🏻

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  4 роки тому

      facebook.com/TomTheProblemSolver/

  • @randy1637
    @randy1637 Рік тому

    You are doing a GREAT JOB, THANK YOU.

  • @donaldpelletier5896
    @donaldpelletier5896 Рік тому

    Excellent video/video's !!! I have a '80 w/factory A.C. • everything works as it should, your video is a great explanation of everything, knowing how it all operates/moves. I think I need a blend door down below passenger kick-panel, when it rains & the car is outside PASSENGER SIDE ONLY, when rains heavy, I get water on the passenger floor (thank God the floors are fiberglass & not metal) idk where the water is coming from, maybe in from the blend door down below OR from each top corner where the doors weatherstripping is, original all rotted ends (there thin metal in-between the rubber) maybe rain water is running in & down thur the inside of the door , coming in from the sil plate area between the front bottom corner of the door where it meets the fender kick-panel. Any ideas will be helpful

  • @va3aso958
    @va3aso958 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this video, I know it takes a lot of work to document and record each step. You are amazing brother! I am doing this exact thing to my 73. My idea was to replace the system with a Vintage air set up, but I'm very tempted to see if my original system may work after a good cleanup. Thanks for doing this for us guys. Ron

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  4 роки тому

      Thanks Ron appreciate the kind words, and I’m glad my video is helping people out

    • @donv.o.9931
      @donv.o.9931 3 роки тому

      Love your videos!
      Do you know where I can buy a used flex fiberglass 1974 c3 bumper?

  • @phillipchidester5739
    @phillipchidester5739 2 роки тому

    Amazing videos for C3 car owners and restorers… I’m currently rebuilding the heating and AC on my 1980 C3…I’ve hit a dead end on the hot water switch with the three vacuum hose ports that is activated by the hot/cold cable. What three hoses connect to which ports? I love all your C3 videos and have used them religiously!

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  2 роки тому +1

      Hey thanks for watching, I honestly don’t remember anymore, but good luck with your project

  • @vetteracer427
    @vetteracer427 2 роки тому

    Ok. I am doing the same thing. But. I have new firewall insulation pad. I noticed that your car does not have one. Or has been tore back. I am trying to figure out does the fire wall pad go between the boxes, or the boxes go on then the new pad fits around. It has holes for the boxes to mount through it and it will squeeze all together. But I just dont remember taking the old insulation out. And how it went. Thanks foe theese videos.

  • @mzaccagnini7179
    @mzaccagnini7179 2 роки тому

    I've done heater cores on a 68 nova .a 75 monty carlo. And a 81 fire bird formula. The firebirds was the worst. Had to remove the fender.to get to the lower hose of.

  • @jacobcollins7573
    @jacobcollins7573 2 місяці тому

    Amazing video! Doing this to my 70 c3

  • @geoffquinn3109
    @geoffquinn3109 3 роки тому

    Great video my friend. I think the green wire goes on the passenger side of the engine block to a temp sending unit.

  • @javierruiz7756
    @javierruiz7756 2 роки тому

    Amazing knowledge. Thank you!!! 😃

  • @130hengineer
    @130hengineer 4 роки тому

    Excellent video! Thanks for all the work you put into it. Very helpful.

  • @bens6584
    @bens6584 2 роки тому

    Thank you for all your videos and your explanations ! I am french and I am glad to know your channel overtime something brake on my 1971 corvette ! :D by the way, do you remember approximately how much weight is the heater box and motor in front of the passenger in the engine bay. I am considering removing it in order to gain weight because I only use my car in summer but I was wondering if it is relevant....
    Thank you for your help. Best regards

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  2 роки тому

      If you remove it and it’s raining outside you will not be able to drive your car, the windows will fog up. It doesn’t weigh much

    • @bens6584
      @bens6584 2 роки тому

      Ok. Thank you very much for your quick answer

  • @jasoncarr5595
    @jasoncarr5595 2 роки тому

    This dude is awesome!

  • @rickywalker268
    @rickywalker268 3 роки тому

    Great videos I like it because you go step by step thanks so much

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 роки тому

      Thanks, I am glad it’s helping people out. Stay tuned for more episodes, vacuum systems and more electrical videos to come, even the windshield wipers. Good luck with your project

  • @manymany4879
    @manymany4879 3 роки тому +1

    good vids!

  • @MEANSTREETAUTO454
    @MEANSTREETAUTO454 2 роки тому

    Great job with this !

  • @gearhead0800
    @gearhead0800 2 роки тому

    Hello Tom, Great content! Happy 4th. Have a 69 Corvette 350ci. automatic, that has a recurrent problem that no one can nail down. got the car in 2009. After a drive turned off the car to get some stuff at auto zone. Attempted to start no sound at all. Car did start right up in a couple of hours. Made me think of some sort of "fusible link". Asked my corvette dealer to change some old parts carburetor, distributor, generator, plugs and wires. Over the years recurred once in a while.After winter tried to start and cold completely dead. Battery fine. Was fully charged. Then it turned over after a few minutes. Went for a drive, car stalled out after about 1 hour driving at a stop sign. Wouldn't restart Had to get towed home. Next morning turned right over. Any thoughts?? Regards, Joe.

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  2 роки тому

      Watch the Corvette series read from the beginning, it explains exactly this type of problem, you’re having ground issues,
      Start with the starter video, and then the wiring harness videos this is what you need to do to the car to fix the problem

    • @danpartsman
      @danpartsman Рік тому

      I had the same problem on my .69 Camaro, was the starter solenoid overheating.

  • @donniecarney7490
    @donniecarney7490 3 роки тому

    Tom , does the 3-speed fan switch need something to make the unit blow more forcefully, speed 1 one barely feel, speed 2 not much better speed 3 you can feel air about 3inchs from the vents, very poor blowing power, . What to do or service , Thank you ? Donnie

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 роки тому

      My windshield wiper electrical video covers that I believe, sounds like it’s your ground.
      Run one booster cables from your frame right to the blower motor and give it a good solid ground and then try it.

  • @DanielNiclas
    @DanielNiclas Рік тому

    Dude, ur awesome. thank you for the help.

  • @matthewlallman2536
    @matthewlallman2536 3 роки тому

    The video was very helpful awesome job man

  • @mzaccagnini7179
    @mzaccagnini7179 2 роки тому

    The air conditioning radiator thing is called the evaporator.

  • @MM-hh5nz
    @MM-hh5nz 4 роки тому

    Your videos are priceless

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  4 роки тому

      Hi appreciate the positive feedback, thanks for watching

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  4 роки тому

      Thanks I’m also on Facebook now so if you’re interested please follow on there too thanks
      Problem solver garage

  • @joetandle7564
    @joetandle7564 Місяць тому

    Great job

  • @todddunn5912
    @todddunn5912 3 роки тому

    i am doing this same job , found i needed a hot water shut off valve runs off white a/c vacuum tube, 1978, cool

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 роки тому

      Yes I will also be installing one , I’m two episodes away from installing that valve

  • @jesuskinz1232
    @jesuskinz1232 Рік тому

    Excellent!

  • @tatertots-n-soup
    @tatertots-n-soup 3 місяці тому

    Instant/super glue is water soluble. That isnot going 5o last more tyan a few months in the cool weather when condensation gets to it.

  • @TimeToBeKind
    @TimeToBeKind 3 роки тому +1

    That heater box looks like the streets of San Francisco.

  • @bmwspeedman
    @bmwspeedman 4 роки тому

    Hey! When is the next one coming? Cannot wait!

  • @revhead1972
    @revhead1972 4 роки тому

    I need to do this to my c3 1975 but I have no wiring harness for ac or heater
    I've done away with the ac unit as you have but what wiring harness do I need ? Can I get away with just the heater harness or will I still need the ac harness?
    .any thanks great video 😊

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  4 роки тому

      Call volvette.com
      They will know exactly which harness you need

    • @revhead1972
      @revhead1972 4 роки тому

      When you reconnect everything was any of the ac harness still needed for the heater to work ok is what I'm asking buddy

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  4 роки тому

      @@revhead1972 I don’t understand what you’re fully asking me, but I think it’s all one harness for everything the “dash harness” there’s models with ac and there’s models without AC, The Harnesses Are model specific

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  4 роки тому

      Keep whatever harness you had just don’t connect the few plugs that would go to the AC, like the compressor basically, otherwise you would still need to keep that harness in your vehicle, you don’t change your harness if you get rid of the AC

    • @kevinbacon8744
      @kevinbacon8744 4 роки тому

      @@ProblemSolverGarage i ha e no harnesses therefore asking if I could get away with just buying the heater harness and not both ie heater and ac . As my ac has been taken out like you have done in the video.
      How about a video on the wiring side of the vehicle fron the heater controls to the heater box?

  • @katatonos
    @katatonos 3 роки тому

    What did you do with all the blenders? I'm in need of one.

  • @vincedenancy7224
    @vincedenancy7224 4 роки тому

    where do you order the heater ? have you a link please ? I have the same problem 🥶🥶🥶 thank for your vidéo ! Vincent from France

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  4 роки тому

      Which part of the heater has the same problem as mine? The mice? The heater core? The blend doors? The diaphragms? You’re not being very specific. Here’s a good place volvette.com

  • @chrisdifazio5485
    @chrisdifazio5485 2 роки тому

    Very helpful

  • @tatertots-n-soup
    @tatertots-n-soup 4 місяці тому

    Super glue is water solible. But you know that by now. Because it didnt last longer than days of condensation.

  • @garyday4356
    @garyday4356 2 роки тому

    I wonder if when he turns it on if it smells like a drilling rig with all that greas

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  2 роки тому +1

      There’s no smell, everything works perfect

    • @garyday259
      @garyday259 2 роки тому

      @@ProblemSolverGarage thank you for that reply. It went through my head to use vaseline or something but if theres no smell. I'm all in. Just got my 69 drain on the battery driving me crazy !!

  • @Vetteman372
    @Vetteman372 3 роки тому

    what year is this 68-72 because of bumpers

  • @hmdwn
    @hmdwn 2 роки тому

    I have an 81 with the original heater core... I've owned this car since new that performed all repairs mantance myself but I do NOT want to think about that heater core job ad the 'F'ing dash has to come out!

  • @ejekejowicz482
    @ejekejowicz482 4 роки тому

    ale pracy jest z tym ,a jeszcze ile pracy by to nagrać. PODZIWIAM i pozdrawiam.

  • @mzaccagnini7179
    @mzaccagnini7179 2 роки тому

    In order to work on older cars. You have to learn to fabricate parts. It doesn't matter what kind of car either.

  • @Schlipperschlopper
    @Schlipperschlopper 2 роки тому +1

    Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned
    from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the
    Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by
    reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated
    central gas station per city or county. Now they even want to slow down
    all the gas pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From
    2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as
    exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox
    oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no
    investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even
    created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. :-(

  • @alberthodge631
    @alberthodge631 3 роки тому

    love your stuff....stop yelling.

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 роки тому +1

      I don’t have a mic 🎤

    • @phillipchidester5739
      @phillipchidester5739 2 роки тому

      He does better explaining this way than a number of other guys who don’t explain it in detail and speak too quietly!

  • @270Cdub
    @270Cdub 3 роки тому

    Would you fix my car im in Indiana..LOL

  • @firstnationsindian8062
    @firstnationsindian8062 2 роки тому

    I bet that really smells mice, I mean nice.

  • @edwardtasi2905
    @edwardtasi2905 Рік тому

    All that shit happened to Me Too! Friggin rattle boxes.