I haven't done one of these for 100 years, or so, but can't you get at
the clamps and hoses by removing the panel under the glove compartment?
I seem to remember doing this once on a 504, but maybe my memory fails
me. The heater core is a whole other story on the 504, that much I do
remember.
Ken
On Mar 6, 2006, at 6:56 PM, chrislee51 wrote:
> You don't have to remove the heater to get at the hose connections.
> They are under the dashboard, though, and kinda hard to get at.
> Pull the padded surround off the heater controls - it just clips in,
> but be careful and go slow, trying to pull evenly, so you don't
> crack the old vinyl covering. You might rub some Vinylex into it
> for a few days to better your odds. Then you can remove the center
> consoles and get better access. You may have to remove more of the
> dashboard, I don't know for sure.
>
> Fuel filters are easy to get. Try Brian Holm on this list if you
> want OEM, but you can also get them at NAPA or any of the online
> auto parts places. Many brands to choose from, but I think OEM
> Purflux brand is best.
>
> Other advice:
>
> 1. Get a manual ASAP. Haynes is much better than nothing.
> 2. Do a valve adjustment. I just did my '78, and it made a huge
> difference. And my cars both run really well to begin with!
> 3. Clean the air filter (it's reusable) with some diesel fuel and
> then re-oil it with a little clean motor oil (don't saturate it,
> wring it out before you put it back on).
> 4. You're already changing all the fluids, but may I stress brake
> and clutch fluid?
> 5. Clean all the electrical connections, esp. the batt cables.
> 6. Have fun with it. It could last longer than you if you take
> good care of it.
>
> Good luck, and good for you for getting the car running again. When
> you hear the old diesel hammering you'll be grinning from ear to ear.
>
> Chris Lee
> '78 504D Automatique
> '79 504D 4-speed
> Seattle, WA
>
> --- In peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com, "sam2bob" <bobdog@...> wrote:
>>
>> OK, I did a search back to 1999 and found no answer. So, before I
> go
>> and tear more stuff apart, can someone please tell me how I'm
> supposed
>> to get to the heater hoses attached to the core to replace them?
> I've
>> taken all the other hoses off for replacement (including fuel) but
>> these two (the one from the block and the one from the water pump
>> area) I can't take off as they are behind the firewall. Do I need
> to
>> take the heater out completely to change them? If so, how is this
> done?
>>
>> This car sat inside a garage in Phoenix Arizona for ~15 years and
> so I
>> want to replace all the "rubber" I can get to.
>>
>> BTW - can I even get OEM hoses and belts for this, or do I need to
>> "fabricate" my own? Thanks for the help.
>>
>> ONe other thing, is there a cross over fuel filter for this model
> or
>> should I hunt down an OEM?
>>
>> Tim
>>
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