Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

LJ Heater Core

Started by _GP1973_ , May 19 2016 08:42 PM

Please log in to reply

10 replies to this topic

#1 _GP1973_

Guests

Posted 19 May 2016 - 08:42 PM

Hi All.

I have in recent times purchased a March 1973 2 door LJ Torana.

As such I am a new member to the forums and will be requiring guidance and direction in several areas.

Thanks to all in advance !

I have pulled the heater box out as it requires restoration.

First up I got the heater core pressure tested and cleaned up.

The back end reservoir was full of rusty gunk and required to be stripped and cleaned.

Thanks to the boys at ANDRAD Marrickville - top service and quality job.

Can someone advise where the foam/sponge is required ?

Whatever was in there had disintegrated.

I know foam/sponge is required on either side of the flap, however required to the perimeter of the heater core housing ?

Any photos available to assist me ?

Your advice and direction is greatly appreciated.

GP1973

Back to top

#2 dattoman

Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?

Administrators
16,488 posts

Name:Neil
Location:Perth Western Australia
Car:LX SS , 76 Cadillac , 3 x dattos
Joined: 04-February 07

Posted 20 May 2016 - 10:50 AM

A couple of these might help

http://www.gmh-toran...seal/?hl=heater

http://www.gmh-toran...oval/?hl=heater

Back to top

#3 _GP1973_

Guests

Posted 20 May 2016 - 03:40 PM

thanks dattoman.

Overview shot of heater core helps a great deal.

Looks like not much foam used at all.

GP1973

Back to top

#4 Lc69

Forum Fan

Members
351 posts

Name:Tony
Location:Queensland
Car:1969 LC
Joined: 06-December 15

Posted 20 May 2016 - 07:46 PM

I picked up some 4.5mm finer filter foam. Look similar to original.
Also found some 3m sealant for the rebuild.

image.jpeg 12.28K 3 downloads

image.jpeg 14.11K 7 downloads

Back to top

#5 _GP1973_

Guests

Posted 20 May 2016 - 10:00 PM

Thanks Lc69.

Where did you source the filter foam ?
Sealant applied to perimeter of heater box and sandwich base plate to it ?

Back to top

#6 Lc69

Forum Fan

Members
351 posts

Name:Tony
Location:Queensland
Car:1969 LC
Joined: 06-December 15

Posted 20 May 2016 - 10:30 PM

Thanks Lc69.
Where did you source the filter foam ?
Sealant applied to perimeter of heater box and sandwich base plate to it ?

All from evilbay

I haven't built mine yet, but I have some pictures that will help

Back to top

#7 Lc69

Forum Fan

Members
351 posts

Name:Tony
Location:Queensland
Car:1969 LC
Joined: 06-December 15

Posted 20 May 2016 - 10:33 PM

image.jpeg 27.56K 13 downloads

image.jpeg 31.17K 15 downloads

Back to top

#8 Lc69

Forum Fan

Members
351 posts

Name:Tony
Location:Queensland
Car:1969 LC
Joined: 06-December 15

Posted 20 May 2016 - 10:35 PM

image.jpeg 45.85K 7 downloads

image.jpeg 75.84K 6 downloads

Back to top

#9 _GP1973_

Guests

Posted 22 May 2016 - 06:11 PM

Bloody awesome Lc69.
The photos will help me out and steer me in the right direction.
Thanks again.

Back to top

#10 Lc69

Forum Fan

Members
351 posts

Name:Tony
Location:Queensland
Car:1969 LC
Joined: 06-December 15

Posted 22 May 2016 - 08:22 PM

There's a build thread on here, and I have more pictures if needed.
I'm also assembling mine now, so let me know if you need anything.

Back to top

#11 _GP1973_

Guests

Posted 22 May 2016 - 08:58 PM

Thanks for the build thread advice.
I'm on my way !

Anyone out there knows where I can source the cup head bolts ?
I had to shear one off with the Dremel as nut & thread were rusted shut (I tried over many days to remove - at the end it gave me the shites !).
In metric scale they are 4mm diameter by 70mm long.
If anyone has any I can purchase or steer me in the right direction as I have tried the web and could not find anything.
Thanks in advance.

GP1973