How long does it take to replace the heater core? Do you tear apart the dash to get it out? Or does it go another way?

Must come apart to get to heater core,a shop cost is 700.00.

Remove the dash and replace the heater core would be my suggestion. Have a radiator repair shop look at this first before you tear it apart.

You could have a leak coming from the intake or even the heads. Before digging into those difficult items, I'd check all of your freeze plugs for damage/wear/rust/leaks.

yes and yes. sorry.
as you are probably aware of it is difficult to get to heater cores. if you are able to take it to someone that can do a pressure test on the cooling system they should be able to tell you for sure where the leak is coming from

you should have two bolts up top,make sure you take the heater hoses off from outside in the engine too.









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If your talking about the heater core or a/c evaporator, yes the dash will have to be remove, to replace either part.

tear the dash apart and replace or have some one else do it if tearing the dash apart doesn't suit you

you'll need to tear the whole passenger side dash apart,its frustrating and time consuming

ur gonna have to tear the dash apart to get to the heater core, once u access that u can take the pastic housing off and reconnect the hoses

The heater core would be the only cause of the souce of water drippng when you add to the cooling system. Check your heater core to heater hose connections first. Do the simple stuff before embarking on a "fantastic voyage". You may just have a slightly cracked hose as well.