Thanks so much. The one thing evident, Toyota is a great truck, still running, but we all have heater and ac issues. So thanks for this video. Great help.
I am a auto tech and have done heater cores but not on a Tacoma. Did it in about 5.5-6 hours your video saved me at least 1-2 hours I just finished the job ,not the easiest Ive done but not the worst.. THANKS!!!
Thank you! your video saved me $900! You walk through all the parts that need to come out to get to the heater core! Its not a bad job, just have to label all the screws, bolts and what goes where!! ALSO @Adam Matuszak You are right, you dont have to discharde the AC, you can wiggle the heater core box out if you remove all the parts around it.
GREAT VIDEO, I have a 98 tacoma 2.4L eng, it just started fogging up in the cab, your VIDEO is FANTASTIC, I've done heater cores before but not this much work, thanks for the training video, thanks William
Started smelling radiator fluid wafting through the vent system. It's the telltale sign of a blown heater core. Uuuugh! Did a heater core years ago on our Dodge Caravan. I sure wish a video of this quality for the Dodge existed then!!! This is one of the most detailed vids I've seen. AND I was super impressed with all of the one handed operations you performed. I hope to do half as good with two hands. THANKS a Ton!!!
looks like a headache waiting to happen, but when you can't pay to have it done, perseverance and a good record of where things go is a must. always keep a clipboard and pen handy... :( really, REALLY not looking forward to having to do this one... bypass for now, fix before winter
Muchas gracias por traducirlo, entiendo muy poco el inglés pero con tu gran ayuda se como armar mi carro ya que me robaron todo el cableado de la cabina, lo aprecio.
I learned the hard way never to add plain water to the coolant system, it lacks passivators that otherwise prevent rust. In other words, I added plain water, rusted out my heater core, and had to replace it.
Great tutorial video, I may need to do the same job on my mk6 Hilux? Steams up windows when I have warm air blowing but air con clears it away? Does anybody know if Hilux is as bad ass job as this one?
I would just cut a hole in the side of the heater box and run a hot ducking hose through firewall and mount heater core on engine side of firewall, save a headache.
Travis Duggan Yep. You have to tug on the box containing the evap coils a little bit to be able to pull the heater core box out, but only about an inch. Nothing that would damage anything. It took me less than 2 hours to get the heater core out, but it became a little disorienting putting everything back together once it got dark even with plenty of artificial light. Start as early as possible and you can knock it all out in less than 4 hours
i had a old datsun i took the heatercore out of found out it wasn't the heater core it was a valve where you turn it for heat on or off would leak coolent
all you had to do to remove the heater core is removing the glove compartment holder screws remove heater hoses and unscrew 4 screws holding the heater core than remove without having to remove all dash.
I have a 96 tacoma. You say in the text below your video that this video should work for 2000 and 2001. would it be a half way guide to replacing heater core on a 96 tacoma? if not could you reccomend a video or resource. Thanks so much
If this helps, the 7th generation Toyota Tacoma period is 1995 1/2 thru 2004. Mechanically (4 cylinder to 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder to 6 cylinder) the "Tacos" in this group are very similar to each other with minor changes as the years progressed.
Thanks so much. The one thing evident, Toyota is a great truck, still running, but we all have heater and ac issues. So thanks for this video. Great help.
I am a auto tech and have done heater cores but not on a Tacoma. Did it in about 5.5-6 hours your video saved me at least 1-2 hours I just finished the job ,not the easiest Ive done but not the worst.. THANKS!!!
Came here to say the same thing.
Thank you! your video saved me $900! You walk through all the parts that need to come out to get to the heater core! Its not a bad job, just have to label all the screws, bolts and what goes where!! ALSO @Adam Matuszak You are right, you dont have to discharde the AC, you can wiggle the heater core box out if you remove all the parts around it.
The title of this one should be "sell your truck or move south, but never consider changing your heater core..."
Bobby May u suck thats y.haha lol.
GREAT VIDEO, I have a 98 tacoma 2.4L eng, it just started fogging up in the cab, your VIDEO is FANTASTIC, I've done heater cores before but not this much work, thanks for the training video, thanks William
Started smelling radiator fluid wafting through the vent system. It's the telltale sign of a blown heater core. Uuuugh! Did a heater core years ago on our Dodge Caravan. I sure wish a video of this quality for the Dodge existed then!!!
This is one of the most detailed vids I've seen.
AND I was super impressed with all of the one handed operations you performed. I hope to do half as good with two hands. THANKS a Ton!!!
I havent been lookin forward to doin the core on my tundra but this video makes me feel more ready !
Thanks for the video. It made me realize I do not want to do this!!! Damn you Toyota
looks like a headache waiting to happen, but when you can't pay to have it done, perseverance and a good record of where things go is a must. always keep a clipboard and pen handy... :( really, REALLY not looking forward to having to do this one... bypass for now, fix before winter
Your video really helped me out. Thank you so much
this looks intimidating as FUCK. got quoted to fix my 2000 tacoma for $850. now I know why
Muchas gracias por traducirlo, entiendo muy poco el inglés pero con tu gran ayuda se como armar mi carro ya que me robaron todo el cableado de la cabina, lo aprecio.
I learned the hard way never to add plain water to the coolant system, it lacks passivators that otherwise prevent rust. In other words, I added plain water, rusted out my heater core, and had to replace it.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!!! YOU ARE MY HERO!!!
Great tutorial video, I may need to do the same job on my mk6 Hilux? Steams up windows when I have warm air blowing but air con clears it away? Does anybody know if Hilux is as bad ass job as this one?
I would just cut a hole in the side of the heater box and run a hot ducking hose through firewall and mount heater core on engine side of firewall, save a headache.
Huge help!!!!
Well, time to sell the truck lol
people its just easy but it takes time be more fucking calm and u can do anything.haha lol.
A lot easier than a 97 f150, heck I won’t touch the heater core on a 99-06 Silverado
Going to start now I’ll let you know when I finish
How long did it take you?
Thanks, nice workin with you. I subscribed. 👍
You do NOT have to remove the ac evaporator or bleed the freon out. Just did this today.
I have to do this job soon. Are you saying that the core can be removed without removing the AC evap coils?
Travis Duggan Yep. You have to tug on the box containing the evap coils a little bit to be able to pull the heater core box out, but only about an inch. Nothing that would damage anything. It took me less than 2 hours to get the heater core out, but it became a little disorienting putting everything back together once it got dark even with plenty of artificial light. Start as early as possible and you can knock it all out in less than 4 hours
i had a old datsun i took the heatercore out of found out it wasn't the heater core it was a valve where you turn it for heat on or off would leak coolent
i have a 85 toyota sr5 no ac though.is it the smae as that one
Good job! What a pain in the butt.
all you had to do to remove the heater core is removing the glove compartment holder screws remove heater hoses and unscrew 4 screws holding the heater core than remove without having to remove all dash.
Screw doing it myself. Or even a mechanic doing it.
I have a 96 tacoma. You say in the text below your video that this video should work for 2000 and 2001. would it be a half way guide to replacing heater core on a 96 tacoma? if not could you reccomend a video or resource. Thanks so much
If this helps, the 7th generation Toyota Tacoma period is 1995 1/2 thru 2004. Mechanically (4 cylinder to 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder to 6 cylinder) the "Tacos" in this group are very similar to each other with minor changes as the years progressed.
I'd rather change the motor out !
Why don’t car manufacturers design an easy replacement for heater core? I think it’s time to go for electric vehicle.
I hated it and I wasn't eveb the one doing the work.
I don’t need it done on my 2002 thank goodness. But never say never.
A little less work for me. I don't have AC
Pain in the ass!! Wow
you forgot to install?
jfc