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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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Very nice write-up Viper BUT this is the genIII external section. Your info is vehicle specific-in this case Firebird (F-body).

SO, I've done you the honor of making your info a sticky in the Firebird section. I tweaked it up a bit and included a few things noted by Dave.

Thanks guys!

https://ls1tech.com/forums/pontiac-f...placement.html
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 06:17 PM
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No. I did this write up because I couldn't find anyone else that wrote up how to do a 4th gen.
"Note To Self" . . . Install BRAND NEW Heater Core while motor is out, during motor swap !!!
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Originally Posted by ez2cdave
"Note To Self" . . . Install BRAND NEW Heater Core while motor is out, during motor swap !!!
Good idea! Yet another freekin thing to do during my 383 build.
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Old Jul 6, 2018 | 02:36 PM
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I was in the middle of putting the heater core in but the pipes are slightly off to the point it wont go in. Do I need to bend a pipe and if so how?
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Old Oct 8, 2018 | 07:51 PM
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Thank you Paul for moving this over. This is a Godsend DIY instructional. Along with spark plug replacement this is a much feared repair.
I have a 2001 FireHawk with 30K and I know this is a winter project that is overdue. I also have the GM clamp remover but even then it can be almost impossible to get the right position to expand those clamps. Everyone make sure you aren't cutting corners too close by not replacing the old heater core lines that run from the front thermostat area. You don't want to have to repeat his exercise ever again.
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Not many threads on this topic but has anyone tried removing the ac evaporator without going through the cabin? Or, what additional work is required to take out the ac evaporator?
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