Removing the heater core from a '84 300D. Yes, its a PITA. I figure it took 5-6hrs to get to this point and I have already removed the dash before. Ugg! Working on pulling the heater core out of the HVAC box now. Enjoy! RT

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Looks tasty.

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Love the Bob!

I'd add some dynamat under there while everythings apart. Sounds dentening is alway welcome in these vehicles.

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You and Carrameow could be very good friends

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Wow, that's quite a lot of work, Rob.

What was the reason to remove the heater core? No flow??

Brian,
I got bored and wanted to see what was under the dash..... Actually I had that sickly sweet smell that kept getting stronger when I turned the heat on. I just pulled the core and it is corroded and seeping ever so slightly around the base. I just ordered the new core through a buddy that owns a bodyshop, $299.00 Ouch! RT

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When all else fails, vote from the rooftops!
84' Mercedes Benz 300D Anthracite/black, 171K
03' Volkswagen Jetta TDI blue/black, 93K
93' Chevrolet C2500HD ExCab 6.5TD, Two-tone blue, 252K

Yep, sometimes I think I also smell that sweet smell on the SDL every so often. That is not a job that I really want to tackle.

I have to change out an evap core soon
While I'm in there I'll replace some vac pods and ignition lock
And I will scrutinize the heater core!

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I have never done a heater core on a benz before but I have done lots on other cars. Audi, VW, GM Landrovers. I say it's not as bad as it looks usually just time consuming.

One word of advise I'd clean the evaporator core while you have it out they are usually fairly restricted in an older car which will decrease performance in both heating and cooling!

What causes the smell?

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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles
1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles
1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)

.........really bad perfume.............

I think you should start a new thread on: “What else should I do while I’m in here?”

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Why bother? I'm getting so good at tearing the dash out.... RT

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When all else fails, vote from the rooftops!
84' Mercedes Benz 300D Anthracite/black, 171K
03' Volkswagen Jetta TDI blue/black, 93K
93' Chevrolet C2500HD ExCab 6.5TD, Two-tone blue, 252K