Easy DIY Guide: Changing Your Heater Core In Simple Steps! 97-01 XJ

[@FattyDomes]

you should do a "how to" video every other week or so where you ask us and see what our common problems are with jeeps and you show us how to fix them

[@WolfZiLLA84]

Or maybe a once a month live stream would be cool.. so we can pick at his brain in the live chat. Lol

[@FattyDomes]

@@WolfZiLLA84 a live stream would be sick!

[@timothybrown116]

Hey you forgot the metal bracket that holds the heater core lines to the box it's on the floor beside you on right hand side.

[@scottgutschow1085]

This is an incredibly well done video.... Thanks a million! My daughter (2nd year engineering student) is home for Christmas.. We tackled this job together on her XJ. We could not have done this without your help.... Very well done.

[@dexjs]

That's awesome! Glad you and your daughter got it done!

[@dxt7339]

Dex! Excellent video! You do a great job of showing AND explaining each step in the process! Thanks!

[@k.beeler4240]

I appreciate your videos very much! I'm the proud new owner of a 2000 XJ Sport 4d, 4x4 that has been off the road for twelve years after it was pretty much ran into the ground. I do have it running and driving now, the engine and trans seem to be okay and so far I've replaced the in-tank fuel pump, power steering pump and hoses, front brake calipers, pads, rotors, and rubber brake lines. I've also replaced the alternator and battery, Installed a new cheap amazon radio (old one didn't work at all, plus I wanted Bluetooth). All four factory speakers have been replaced. The headliner board was removed and the old foam-backed material was removed and I painted it with rattle-can grey. That turned out way better than I expected. I'll cover it with some material later after I figure out what I want. The hood has been taken down to the metal and painted flat black. I still need to do the roof... A small amount of surface rust is starting, but not as bad as the hood was. There is still a ton of work to do. You name it, it needs it...The radiator, water pump, electric radiator fan, The AC doesn't work, The rear springs are sagging. The front springs and all four shocks needs replaced including stopping the death-wobble. That happens between 55 - 60mph (Wow! now that will wake a fellow up on a early morning drive to work! Ask me how I know, LOL) I said all of this to let you know that watching your videos has given me some added confidence to get this old XJ out of the field and back on the road. You make it look so easy! My grandson will soon be five and he has fell in love with this old jeep. Thanks again!

[@jessiedavis3543]

I am in pretty much the EXACT same boat right now. And the wife is not thrilled about the new purchase 😅

[@k.beeler4240]

Hopefully she'll come around LOL... XJ's in good shape are starting to bring a premium these days. Maybe, showing her it's future value will help. Good luck!

[@TheLoneJourney88]

Wow this is so funny, about 3 hours ago I was thinking oh crap I need to do my heater core as winter is coming and mine is clogged up and outputs very poor heat. And you post this video today lol I'll be ordering my heater core tonight! Thanks for the very helpful instructions on this!

[@NoWr2Run]

Why don't you just back flush it & see if that works ?

[@TheLoneJourney88]

@@NoWr2Run Not going to help, it's 24 years old with 320K miles on it, It's also leaking. I've rebuilt my motor and AX15 so this should be easy. Just never done one on my XJ, so this video will be a great guide to run through this repair.

[@NoWr2Run]

@@TheLoneJourney88 GOTCHA

[@MrJoshualoney]

That was me last week when he posted the WJ one. Only I needed the XJ one

[@ThirdHandle]

I didn’t even start to watch this yet, but I want to thank you because I’ve been waiting for this literally for like the past five days!!!

[@s3viking_Y2K_Sport]

I am about to do a complete A/C replacement on my 2000 Cherokee. I never knew it was so easy to take the dash itself out. Ive dissassembled the panels and whatnot before, but never knew the rest was so easy. Thank you Dex!

[@RobMilo14]

Almost 8 hours and done! thank you.

[@bigdogbrown8106]

You make it look easy Dex, considering doing it myself, shops want $800 to do it here in SC

[@melissagreenberg2788]

I am in Illinois and they wanted 1,400 for my WJ. Cheapest estimate I was able to get.

[@trail-wolf4x4]

Its always good for the knowledge my dude. I love all the technical stuff of the Jeeps 88-2006, so always enjoy a how to vid! Love to see one on a ZJ next to round out the trifecta

[@noberet]

AWESOME! I hope this is close enough to 1996 to work for mine. Thank you! 🤘

[@mikehodge1634]

Don't need to do the project but you never know appreciate it it was a good one

[@danielsinger4458]

Great video to show full removal of the dash. If you're just going after the hvac box on a 97 to 01 xj you don't have to remove the column or pull the entire dash out. You drop the column let it rest on the driver sweat. You can unbolt the dash and pull it away far enough to remove the hvac box. Might save someone a couple hours. Just did one a couple weeks ago lol.

[@Dmowery5036]

Dang! You make some darn good videos! Very much appreciate!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jaycarden7976]

Been waiting on this I have to change theevaporator core on my 2001 xj. Tha KS for the video.

[@BOOMHOUR1]

DANG , DEX you make that look easy! MY hack job ass just swapped the heatercore lines into ac core thing next to HC. no leaks easy to bleed air do to the ac shratter valve up high, takes 5 mins to complete plus its double cooled, heat can cook its so hot. no foggy windows anymore

[@andrewphillips6871]

How long you been running it that way?

[@BOOMHOUR1]

@@andrewphillips6871 9 months now so far so good

[@andrewphillips6871]

@ how does defrost and all that work? I assume you twist cold for hot obviously, and vent control doesn’t matter?? And for the hoses just hook up as you would if they were ac line

[@BOOMHOUR1]

@@andrewphillips6871 controls yes lines i cut AC line aluminum end left crimp on to stuff into heater core hose makes nice barbed end for hose clamping onto. i found 2 different ways to hook up used reg hose clamps and stock hoses it came with 5 min fix HACK JOB SPECIAL LET 'S GO

[@BOOMHOUR1]

@@andrewphillips6871 you should see my 4x4 + rain gutter + rustolum = rocker panel slider/crush relief cause im cheap and dont trust my welds for best fixes

[@dallassmith7648]

Thank you dex I know I appreciate you taking the time to explain this. I know there are countless videos of this already but you are wayy more informative on ur videos. Im looking to tackle mine in the next week or two. Thanks again for making this video just because we've requested it

[@Wiz-kidddd]

And now we know thanks dex with this video I now have the confidence to tackle this job

[@davidjimenez5796]

Dex you are one bad ass mechanic and technician bro thanks for all the videos keep it going i would love to visit your salvage yard One day

[@jdsilvaca]

Great video. Thankfully, I've removed all of my AC parts from under the hood years ago, so I can skip all that.

[@Tpbmods]

Fantastic video as always brother, We appreciate you

[@DarkShadowsReviews]

Dude seriously thank you so much mine just clogged up I replaced everything else already you know the thermostat, thermostat housing, water pump w/ inlet tube, radiator, all rad and heater core hoses, did a coolant flush then then the little heat I did have went away lol so the flush must have clogged the heater core more. Now I feel much more confident doing this job.

[@centurionjeff]

Great video. I’m changing my heater core and evap on my xj. I’m replacing a bunch of rusted out parts so everything is disassembled on the interior. This will help when I finally get to this part of the job. I subbed.

[@brentdutcher2875]

Great job doing these informational video. 👍

[@rogerslone9687]

That stupid ring around the fan got me a time or 2 before as well. Its always fun to spend all that time for nothing just to do it all again to line the ring up properly. Great video 👍 Im sure you're helping people out.

[@4X4CumminsPower]

Oh man thank you. I’ve had a new heater core sitting on my table for over a week for my 01 XJ. The videos I’ve seen have been all different as far as what to take apart. Your video was by far the most confidence inspiring one I’ve seen. Will do mine tomorrow with this video saved just in case. Thank you!!

[@jessiedavis3543]

How did it go for you?

[@4X4CumminsPower]

@ absolutely perfect except one of the driverside electrical connectors didn’t want to detach so I just played the dash onto my drivers seat. For the record it took me like 3 hours but I haven’t done it as much as he has haha

[@Wooden_Crate]

The rain is relaxing

[@DJMEGAMIKE312]

Badass. Thanks, Dex

[@benjamintresham9649]

I’ve done the ZJ’s and they are great to do. The limited is the best because they are electric vent directions. The dash stays together as a unit

[@utistudent099]

The evaporators were notorious for cracking in 2000-2001 and mine was replaced with Four Seasons from CarQuest and that was 14 years ago. It is holding well. The heater core came from NAPA and is good.

[@5265060]

man I wish you worked on landcruisers like this. I don't own a jeep but I'll be able to help my buddy fix his now

[@KR-jq6ru]

A lot of simple steps turned into a fairly overwhelming process! If I had to do it, I would certainly be watching this video closely, nice job. I live in the Pacific Northwest and I’m trying to figure out why we are labeled as the rainy area, I think Tennessee wins that #raining. 😅

[@craigk965]

I will be happy to bring you my 98 xj and you can do another one,,video and all...I also have a lift kit to put on,,so double video...thx for all your knowledge...Craig in brentwood........I will be glad to hold the camera, or dash .. we can try to break 90 mts.....

[@jj61051]

Did mine twice .first time took everything out part failed after about a year. The second time dropped the wheel , took out the bolts on left and loosened on the right. I was able to pull it into the passenger seat and slide hv ac cluster out after removing the bolts under hood. Your way was is much better. Good videos.

[@tylerbaldwin1633]

you should do a video on doing a heater core in a zj

[@richcarey9883]

Just nuts and bolts. And plugs clips. Series Job youmake it look like nothing. You are top notch technician.

[@jasonlessard2373]

I’ve been looking for a good video on xj heater. I might try it now. Wish you did Subaru’s, wife’s car needs one too.

[@kenfresno6959]

Thanks for the video

[@countrymagic61]

Can I bring you my 2000 XJ to work on?🤣Previous owner bypassed the heater core. When I got it, it had a funny smell. Putting 2 and 2 together, I figured out the heater core may have leaked. I did chase down some O2 sensor codes. Replaced 3 out of four. Then a crank no start. CPS! Some how the wires of the CPS were cut by the sensor. Replaced it. After a while, it happened again in the same spot. Wires were cut. HOW are the getting cut and by what. OR, are they getting smashed/pinched and by what? Now I have to chase down a P0743, torque converter circuit open or short. What and where is this? I do know what a torque converter is. I'm a disabled veteran. The Army beat me up pretty good, and I'm pushing 63. If I lay down on the ground or floor, I have to have an action plan on how am I going to get back up!🤣 I do have a mechanical and electrical aptitude. But, my experience, knowledge and physical ability is limited. The mind is willing, but the body says no way!🤣 I do enjoy your videos and your antics. Very knowledgeable and entertaining.

[@drew7767]

great video, this would be a big task but seeing certainly takes the sting out of it some.

[@xjrockrawler]

I’ve done several but just drop the column and pull the passenger side dash back. I’ve never removed the dash entirely before. 👍🏻.

[@danhambrick6331]

Can you find a copper heater core instead of aluminum?

[@andrewphillips6871]

Bought mine 3 months ago first snow fall humbled the jeeps heat

[@bransongeetings332]

You did your buddy dirty on putting his steering wheel upside down 🤣 some shit I would do

[@MrJoshualoney]

Thanks Dex!

[@staffordgrant3387]

Thank you.

[@Jank-Jinkens-d6q]

Great video, thanks Dex! How much do you think a shop would charge for this? I'm in my 60's and not as sprie as I used to be lol.

[@TheAngryCamper]

I need to do mine but god damn if I have the patience for it

[@dustinkile7705]

Awesome job. Any good advice for Evap error code?

[@harleyrider1975]

I wish you lived a little closer we could work on all my xj problems. Lol.

[@boydshands3660]

Thanks !

[@richardbates2367]

Motor was hydro locked just figured you or your buddies will want the 89 wagoneer it's a limited edition model

[@BrandonZ55XJ]

Dex what's the part number for the rcv orange axle boots you use? Can't find it

[@BrandonZ55XJ]

Found it!!! On your website!! PS2-BKO

[@snooketcher]

Hey Dex, what’s the brand and part number for that console bracket?

[@seanmataya2290]

My 01 xj is due for a new core so since I did one last year on my 05 WK and new blower motor and sensor, so I swapped jeeps till warmer weather and maybe I'll have $ to do it next year

[@rrobbins4]

Dude what are you doing with the stone white 98 5.9?

[@djfast3]

I swear I've seen you do this already. is this a re upload?

[@mnvjim7900]

He did a heater core on a grand Cherokee not too long ago

[@djfast3]

@mnvjim7900 thank you

[@leviream816]

Can you do one on a older 91-96

[@nice-n-generous1649]

What could be the cause on a fj when the water for the heat doesn't circulate? Could it be a cracked head or a bad water pump?

[@firestancegang132]

What year is that xj I have a 2000 and I’m trying to figure out if mine came with the key fob option I just added the factory fog light option on my jeep by swapping engine bay harness

[@NateSt3]

Dex I got a 99 xj and I keep blowing the rear driveshaft any tips on that? The shaft is fine but the bolts and everything on the yoke broke off should I just get a slip yoke eliminator?

[@hoofhearted1726]

how much of a difference for a '93 and would it be more/less tedious than the one you're doing??

[@darryljacobs4090]

I know I don't have the patience or desire to do this, what do you charge to do a heater core on a 99 XJ?

[@MrJoshualoney]

2hrs 20min for Dex 6h 30min for me

[@MrMrsregor]

12 hours for typical shop 🤣 (plus all of the added fees)

[@timothybrown116]

Hey you forgot the metal bracket that holds the heater core lines to the box it beside you on the floor

[@rheidtech]

Ive gone since 2012 without heat... whooda thunk it was so easy. Peeps sayin 11hr job.. word.

[@bullbutter9699]

Cray Cray they don't copy Toyota's Heater Cores .... never heard of one going bad.

[@brewer248]

Not all Heros wear Capes

[@danieljohnson8437]

Excellent content. XJ 94, Subscribe

[@rheidtech]

Clock springs broke.

[@cclee5026]

You made a nightmare job look … routine. But shouldn’t the customer have also done the evap core at the same time ?

[@Themelaninjeeper]

Why did you pull the entire steering column and disconnect everything? Yikes! You definitely didn’t need to remove the entire column, nor the dash harness. That the first I’ve ever seen anyone do that for a heater core in an XJ. Not hating, just trying to understand.

[@blueblade455]

7:25 OMG, like nails on a chalkboard! 😖

[@willymccoy3427]

As an LJ owner, a lot of the parts involved look very Wranglerish.

[@colecolwell5941]

My 92 xj is way different than this

[@SuperUnknown1967]

THANK YOU!