I did it myself on my 85 Jetta (non-A/C). Took around 8 hours but I wasn't rushing. After that first time I felt I could probably do it again in maybe 5 hours but fortunately it held. I didn't need any fancy tools and I was working in my apartment parking lot.
One tip if you need to drive it is loosen the cap so the system won't build any pressure. Though in your case it sounds like it has really let go so it might not make any difference. HTH Darron Schneider 89 Jetta GLI 16V ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 18:05:43 -0800 (PST) > From: Josh Hart <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: [a2-16v-list] Heater core > > > well, I've got a leaking heating core I guess. Loads of steam coming out the > vents, damp carpet underneath the middle, and leaking fluid under the car. Now, I'm going to try some Stop Leak to seal it but if it doesn't work I'm not sure what to do. A VW mechanic I've never used advised me not to change it out myself. I have no special tools, but can handle medium level mechanical stuff. He said it took him like 11 hours and he billed for 9 and that he used 3 VW tools in the process. Any tips? Is he right in his recommendation? thanks alot > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more >
