V2: Dodge Journey Heater Core D.i.Y Remove & Replace - No Cuts Clean Repair

2008-2020 Dodge Journey, Caravan, Jeep, charger
Video3 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYi1aqWuhaafpcU
Video1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmTInaWPq7WGqZI
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For your on Caution: ⚠️⚠️ I am not liable for anything that happens or occurs while you are working on your vehicle, this video is only for a educational/learning tool and you may need more information to properly do the work. I am not liable for any injuries or death due to your own work done at your own risk.
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[@nahnah6765]

You sir is a great worker, I didn't want to cut holes like every other video cause they have no Idea how to work on cars but you sir I say thank you for being smarter then most folks on KZbin. Your video helped a lot.

[@gebenable]

Just finished this job. No leaks. Thank man saved me alot of time

[@jfGarage4k]

Hey thanks for watching champ. Im glad this video help you, PLEASE SHARE & SUBSCRIBE

[@desiderious1]

Well done video, easy to see and you explained the process in a simple, easy to understand manner.

[@jfGarage4k]

Thanks Champ..

[@davidstreling3690]

Great job, but I believe cutting the metal tubes would be an easier and less chance of a leak and also less chance of damaging the new core,,,and I wouldn't have any thoughts of the tubes leaking with the rubber hose connections as well

[@fitosramirez7003]

Thank you so much for your video you just save me alot of money thank you God bless you 😊

[@saulalvarado4760]

Thank you, I thank you for the video, you saved me 1000 dollars

[@jfGarage4k]

Im glad this video helped you out. Thanks for sharing your comments

[@Gdrums1981]

This video needs more props. Such a clean reinstall with no hacking. Doing our old jeep tomorrow exactly like this. Good work

[@jfGarage4k]

Good luck, thanks for watching bro

[@bradi5050]

Im so glad you made this video i gotta do mine on a jeep compass 2014 im gonna give it a go

[@jfGarage4k]

Make sure watch the part1 and 3 on this D.i.y. good luck

[@JayCeeMax]

Salamat kuya. You did a great job.

[@jfGarage4k]

Your welcome Jay

[@princejonas6960]

This is a very good trick

[@jfGarage4k]

Awesome thanks for watching

[@RoMan-kq3qj]

Well done. One more question...do I need to drain coolant before replacing heater core?

[@jfGarage4k]

No.. just remove the heater core make sure to catch all the coolant coming out from the core

[@user-df1wl4tu7w]

This works. The air bag needs to come out, so the battery needs to be disconnected. I also drained the coolant before dealing with the heater core pipes. Also before reassembling, run the vehicle, bleed the cooling system, and run it with the rad cap on to build cooling system pressure to confirm no leaks at the heater core

[@stagar8]

Awesome video and idea! I would add pulling the heater hoses in the engine compartment and use an air hose to blow out the core before changing. This will eliminate fluid inside the cab when changing the core.

[@jfGarage4k]

Good call on Applying air on the hose before changing the core, make sure the air line pressure low not to high

[@redeye9042]

Great video! My 14 journey core leaking driver side floor if I blow out line's would that stop the leak?

[@davidstreling3690]

NOPE @@redeye9042

[@hubstuckey9942]

​It could very well fix it by blowing out all the gunk. You can attach a 5/8" hose like a piece of a garden hose and either bow my mouth or if you use a compressor, set it at 20 psi max so you don't damage the core. The insides are VERY soft. Do it from under the hood. Take off the in and out hoses from the flywall, place the blowing hose on the intake and blow the thing clean. I've used CLR or Vinegar if I didn't have an actual additive on hand. Let it sit for maybe 30 minutes and blow it clean. Reattach hoses, start the car and top off your reservoir if you lose any coolant. It'll be minimal if you do. .@@redeye9042

[@redeye9042]

Wow nice job! I have a 2014 journey it's leaking coolant driver side and passenger carpet . When you seat the lines into the new core do they kinda lock into a slot ? Or can line pop back out as you tap around the connection . thanks for the video going to try!

[@jfGarage4k]

The aluminum lines just pop right in to the new core, No locking or clips super easy

[@redeye9042]

Ok thanks ,plus some guys say disconnect battery for knee air bag?can that burst?

[@jfGarage4k]

For safety better to disconnect the negative battery cable

[@redeye9042]

​@@jfGarage4k ok thanks

[@robertcox81]

Do a video on how to remove lower dash to get easier access to heater core.

[@jfGarage4k]

Sorry i dont have this vehicle anymore..

[@robertcox81]

Thanks for the video I have heat now. One question though did you have to remove the leg airbag? I did and when I put it back the airbag light stays on. Do you have that problem? Thanks

[@redeye9042]

2 - 10 mm bolts right left corner pull cover each side clips will release!

[@jfGarage4k]

Ya i have to remove the leg airbag, i got no problem after finish installing everything. Double check the connector of the airbag make sure the locking tab is open before you push the connector all the way in.

[@skeensmachine597]

Don't try. Leaked all over the place

[@user-jd4kn3jv9o]

How do you remove the black boxing that covers the heater core nothing what shown

[@jfGarage4k]

That black plastic cover is on the part one video. The link on the description

[@craigscorpio8335]

Would have been so much easier if Chrysler had designed this to have a threaded/union style fitting...Would make this such an easy job if they had. Or at the very least a clamped hose fitting in-line.

[@chrisathanassiadis1317]

They don't want it to be easy for us. I have paid over $1500 and have no heat and A/C for 3 years now in the Canada weather...

[@firstchoice9335]

why are you altering the crimp connections ? you could join the pipes with 5/8 heater hose and clamps lot less likely to leak . the repair ya did here looks mangled hack job

[@jfGarage4k]

Lol.. what are you talking about, its clean job

[@dcochrane4243]

What year is this van?

[@jfGarage4k]

This van a 2010 but its equivalent to many year 2008 to 2020 Dodge Journey

[@samh4300]

Wrong way . Don't do it because it will leak a lot the easy way is to cut the pipes and connect them with Hoses.

[@jfGarage4k]

I believe this idea i got on this video is one of the clean fix and its the best guide. Its been 2 months here in Canada Nort Pole weather. BEEN no leaks, no problem and everything holding up good, improvement hold good heat in the cab

[@LinkSquish]

I think mine might need replacing, when I do it, I'm going to do it like he did in the video. I'm not cutting anything. I've replaced ac lines that was something like this. If you cut and put a hose on with clamps there is a chance they might blow off. I'm not saying 100% it will because there have been times that I had no choice to cut and use hoses. But if you can avoid it, don't. He is not damaging the area where the O rings seat so it's not going to leak.

[@davidstreling3690]

your cooling lines in the eng compartment are connected with rubber hoses and also clamps same concept , bending ther aluminon lines at the connection can weaken the metal there as well,,aluminon doesn't have great metal strength and retention just be careful if you decided to go this route@@LinkSquish

[@jonathanyoung7763]

That’s a good idea.

[@manaswibhardwaj4399]

Mine is leaking. Can i do something?

[@terrianaurmomjaymescarekaz9343]

To think that Dodge engineers would have put in a Union connection right at that point to remove the heater core. Oh well the difference between so called smarter engineers and plumbers. A steam fitter or plumber would have done it that way. Engineers not so much and the auto industry is lousy plumbers. Just need a hydraulic crimper.

[@teleka239]

not bad! but maaan, you're a BUTCHER, lol

[@jfGarage4k]

Lol hahah..

[@jfGarage4k]

Not bad of a job, Its better than other butcher out there lol. NO Cutting Require on repair