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Venom09 · 12-30-2010, 10:11 AM

When the heater core is replaced, since the windsheild has to come off do they need to replace it with a new one or can the old one be put back on? For some reason I thought once it was removed a new one had to go on but my dealership said they were putting the old windsheild back on.

Any help would be appreciated since I think it will be done this afternoon and want to make sure its done properly.

Venom09 · 12-30-2010, 04:44 PM

This is what it looks like when they replace a heater core in the new Camaro's. I wanted to puke...

TooCool5 · 12-30-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom09

This is what it looks like when they replace a heater core in the new Camaro's. I wanted to puke...

You have got to be kidding me, I don't think this tech knows what he is doing!

Big Daddy Kane · 01-24-2011, 05:18 PM

Removing the entire dash from the car for a heater core replacement isn't crazy. But the camaro is the first car I've heard of that needed the windshield removed. I've also seen cars that need the windshield or back glass replaced because of the seals getting ruined when the glass is cut out.

I wonder what is causing these to go bad so early....

Iwantone2 · 01-25-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy Kane

Removing the entire dash from the car for a heater core replacement isn't crazy. But the camaro is the first car I've heard of that needed the windshield removed. I've also seen cars that need the windshield or back glass replaced because of the seals getting ruined when the glass is cut out.

From what I was told, the heater core needed to be removed by lifting it out instead of pulling it out.

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I wonder what is causing these to go bad so early....

I'm not sure if not getting the HVAC update had anything to do with it, but I didn't get the update until I started to get that foul smell coming from the A/C vents

TooCool5 · 01-28-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Iwantone2

From what I was told, the heater core needed to be removed by lifting it out instead of pulling it out.

I'm not sure if not getting the HVAC update had anything to do with it, but I didn't get the update until I started to get that foul smell coming from the A/C vents

I think the heater core failure is due to a hose that was cut too long and when under pressure, presses on the heater core.

bkscott · 03-18-2011, 11:15 PM

Okay, I hate to bring this thread back from the dead, but my car is in the shop now having it's heater core replaced. I was also told they would need to pull the windshield and the dash. I will be buying an extended warranty cause I don't want to know what this would cost to fix.

TROndrey · 03-22-2011, 07:05 PM

I'm having my heater core replaced next week when the part comes in. They didn't say anything about the windshield. I'll confirm that with them tomorrow.

And yes that picture just made me want to puke....my poor girl :(

camarogolfguy · 04-09-2011, 02:12 AM

can you beat a couple months?

TooCool5 · 04-09-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by camarogolfguy

can you beat a couple months?

12-30-2010, 04:44 PM	#30
Venom09 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Posts: 58	This is what it looks like when they replace a heater core in the new Camaro's. I wanted to puke... Attached Images

01-24-2011, 05:18 PM	#32
Big Daddy Kane Drives: Red 1SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bethel Park, PA Posts: 195	Removing the entire dash from the car for a heater core replacement isn't crazy. But the camaro is the first car I've heard of that needed the windshield removed. I've also seen cars that need the windshield or back glass replaced because of the seals getting ruined when the glass is cut out. I wonder what is causing these to go bad so early.... __________________ Kooks LT Headers/catback exhaust, E-force supercharger, JRE fuel line upgrade, JRE differential, 3.91 LPE gears, Roto-fab intake, JRE tune, DSS Carbon Fiber driveshaft, MGW shifter, Hotchkis chassis braces

03-18-2011, 11:15 PM	#35
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	Okay, I hate to bring this thread back from the dead, but my car is in the shop now having it's heater core replaced. I was also told they would need to pull the windshield and the dash. I will be buying an extended warranty cause I don't want to know what this would cost to fix. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

03-22-2011, 07:05 PM	#36
TROndrey Drives: 2010 IBM 1LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 1,066 View My Garage	I'm having my heater core replaced next week when the part comes in. They didn't say anything about the windshield. I'll confirm that with them tomorrow. And yes that picture just made me want to puke....my poor girl :( __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Imperial Blue Metallic K&N Typhoon CAI MRT v2.0 Axle-Back RX Performance Catch Can

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12-30-2010, 10:11 AM	#29
Venom09 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Posts: 58	When the heater core is replaced, since the windsheild has to come off do they need to replace it with a new one or can the old one be put back on? For some reason I thought once it was removed a new one had to go on but my dealership said they were putting the old windsheild back on. Any help would be appreciated since I think it will be done this afternoon and want to make sure its done properly.

04-09-2011, 02:12 AM	#37
camarogolfguy Camarogolfguy Drives: 2012 ssrs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern MI Posts: 240 View My Garage	can you beat a couple months?