Re: 99 Concorde heater core replacement

I've been mulling over the core/belt work. Me t'inks I'll opt for the core
right at this time.
$$ consideration. The core is a must deal!

Considering the belt issue, and yes this is the 3.2 engine Bill, how 
difficult would it be
for myself to change those. I've been looking at my Allpar tech info. Is 
that special piece that keeps the cam sprockets steady necessary, or do I 
merely be very cautious about working around them?
Thanks.
"Bill Putney" <bptn@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Road Runner wrote:
>> Yes this is accurate. The air conditioning system must be emptied 
>> (recovered with machine) and then evacuated and recharged afterward.
You 
>> will want to replace the A/C eva****ator at the same time if it shows
any 
>> signs of leakage as they are very prone to failure.
>
> I agree with Road Runner - he beat me to the suggestion that you replace

> the eva****ator while you're in there.  The eva****ators in these LH cars 
> are known for failing (just did my '99 Concorde evap. last year - did
the 
> work myself).  The dash has to be completely removed to do either the 
> heater core or the eva****ator.  Since, as RR says, the a.c. has to be 
> broken open, the only added charge of replacing the evap. at the same
time 
> is the cost of the evap. part itself - IIRC, $200-300 depending on the 
> dealer.  (If a competent shop does the work, they should be able to
re-use 
> the old ac***ulator/dryer.)
>
> Since you mention timing *belt* - not chain - you must have the 3.2L 
> engine (and not the 2.7L engine) - is that right?  Be sure to also
replace 
> the timing belt idler/tensioner pulley too.  Gates makes a "timing belt 
> kit" - contains the timing belt and the idler pulley - just over $100
for 
> the kit.  I recommend going Gates or OEM on the water pump.
>
> Bill Putney
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