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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 1:34 pm 
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Today I set out to replace the heater core on the buggy. The dash was "interesting" to remove and the heater box easy to take out as you can see....

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While changing the core I pushed a little too hard on the pipes and CRACK!!! Broke the weld.

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Ok, off I go to the rad shop. They wont fix it, don't have the material to weld it properly. Excuse me!? I went to college for refrigeration so soldering brass isn't a big problem. They're just too F'ing lazy. So I get my propane torch kit with solder and flux and off I go to the back yard to weld my brains out. What do you think?

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Hopefully if all goes well it will be back in action for Monday. Fingers crossed.... 8)


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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:51 am 
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Nice repair.

I did the same to my 3G CSM. I pulled one side of my core off when I was removing an old heater hose. (I should have just cut it). My dad is a plumber and I know soldering this stuff isn't too bad.

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 12:38 pm 
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Well, I have most of the dash back together and HEAT GLORIOUS HEAT! Had to let it run off and on for about a day to make sure there was no leaks. Its dry and I am happy with the outcome. Hard to believe full blown rad shops wouldn't touch it to fix a simple soldered joint. I won't be shopping there anytime soon that's for sure! Pics to follow... as soon as the rain ends :supz:


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