That's been even more satisfying to watch than usual, because I had never seen such a job being undertaken before. Great to see you back on TH-cam Jethro, it's always a pleasure!
Thank you Matteo! I plan to do a similar video with the heater in my Giulia 1300, but make it perfect, like it just left the factory. It’s good to be back on TH-cam!
Very much enjoyed this. I did under-dash yoga with my Austin America last year. Funny, the lengths people will go to, to avoid just fixing it. Well done.
Actually I can relate to this project as the heater in my 71 Spider was rebuilt using the motor from another Spider. I'm so happy to see you posting again.
Having owned an Alfa Spider in foggy San Francisco, I found that having a strong, properly-working heater and defroster was one of the most important factors of that car’s usability and enjoyment. Kudos for covering this topic!
Great video - a touch awkward to get to but beats having to dismantle a modern dash ie half the car to get to a heater core. It "only" needs some dedication. But better to have had a bodge to repair than no car to restore/repair.
Super topic and appreciated by all. My 67 Duetto has an inop unit bypassed at some point in the past. Someday when its the Spiders turn in the queue, I'll be referring back to this one. Stay safe in South Africa.
Thanks Jethro, very interesting stuff! Heater box is indeed not the most sexy part, but an important one (esp. here in Finland!), and also not something you see on TH-cam every day. I also like your approach to repairing things: practical but such good attention to detail. Looking forward to the next episode!
Haha yes very important in the Nordic countries. These Alfa heaters work very well when they’re in good condition. When I was in Norway/Sweden in December/January in my 64 Sprint GT it was always nice and warm inside while driving.
As a Québécer, Canada, I can testify that a properly working heater is a life preserving MUST ! Nothing is colder than a car with no heat available. It happened to me a couple of times in decades of driving. Your precious car becomes a frozen stiff box of pain.
In my next life, when I get to build my car factory...... the new design will have a heater matrix that can be replaced without getting under the dashboard. I just had my bmw 328i heater matrix removed to replace a leaking water hose. 3 hours labour and the hose took five minutes. Great video as usual. 😊
Great video about an often underrated work. It's those little detail that, when working properly, really make you enjoy a car in all aspects. Your video was just two weeks too late as I had to do the same job on a 72 Giulia, last week. Luckily an untouched car, and I could replace the hater valve with an NOS-one. Yet, still the same under dash-yoga as here! Pretty fiddly job!
Brilliant job as always Jethro! Your knack for the most minute details is refreshing. Always happy to see your posts on TH-cam. The engine and drive train should be fun! Can't wait to see you back on the GTV resto!
Very nice, and not unwanted by any means. Actually, quite interesting to see how it goes together, even though I do not have an Alpha(I wish). These jobs do need to be documented by someone, and here you are!
what a joy to watch. i just repaired a unit myself on a 1300 jr. and couldn’t help but thinking this is more difficult than any yoga pose i could remember… thanks for all your AR 105 videos, they are such a joy to watch and vert helpful
Heater box fix...excellent. Your video production quality is outstanding. The heater box is something not many would think to do a video on. I learned something new ! Cheers Jethro.
Thank you! Yes it’s not the most mainstream topic, but I think it’s important to have a video on this topic out there for people who are looking to repair their cars.
Hey Jethro, I really like this type of video (even if it's not a restoration) like Ronald Finger did on his Fiero. Same cosy feeling of achievement with some education parts and great filming 🙂
Hey mate! You say its an odd topic to watch. Yet how many other channels go into heater box repairs? This is great, and hopefully will help people understand the basic concept of how they work, and troubleshoot :) cheers Jethro!
@@JethroBronner I told you in a previous comment not to underestimate the value your videos have for others. There are some, like myself, who have had a lifelong love affair with Alfa Romeo and can live out vicariously our dreams through your videos. I , of course have no idea what time you have available to devote to these projects, so let me say that what you do offer is greatly appreciated. That there are two projects on the go, The GTV and Duetto , is like Mains and Pudding! On a personal note I would wish to thank you for what you do. It really is appreciated.
Just restored mine a month ago. Couple of things I didnt see you put a mesh in place behind the plastic outlet flap. Those spring clips and the long main case ones are easy to make from annealed spring steel then harden and temper. I had to make the two smaller ones. Appreciate the repair is functional
Another really useful video, thanks. I renovated the heater in my 2000 GTV recently including a new core and also found previous dodgy "repairs". I had always wondered why the heater didn't turn off, reason was that someone had removed all of the valve mechanism (presumably when it failed) and just screwed a flat piece of aluminium over the bottom half of the valve assembly.... thanks! Then they only used three nuts to hold the heater up to the scuttle region, so the upper plastic housing had fractured. Ohh and the core had leaked into the motor so it was green and corroded... satisfying sorting it our properly anyhow. I do find under dash yoga easier with the seats out :)
Oh yeah, the later style plastic units are way more complex. I have the unit for my 1750 in bits (that’s how it arrived) and I think putting it together is going to be a challenge. I’ll definitely install that unit in the GTV before installing the seats
@@JethroBronner thankfully an AROC clubmate had a spare upper housing part. I did have to do some minor repairs to one of the outlet pipes and where it attached to the lower housing.
Outstanding! I remember my first car or "truck" a Mazda 1000 down in 1981 came with the spot under the dash for the heater, only it was an extra in this no frills 500 Kg payload truck!
Immediately saved to 'watch later' 10 day's ago and now since viewing, realise what a pig of a task the removal and installation wil be. Also, with an empty engine bay, I guess it's a slightly easier task to loosen the necessary pipes etc? Thanks for your usual comprehensive insight.
I always enjoy jethro's videos, but despite promises of 'you will see more regular videos now', sadly they still seem to be a long time coming between episodes. Always great quality of workmanship though, which is what stands out
How on earth do you figure all this out? By the way, your short format video is great as it gives something to look forward to next week . Thanks Jethro
@@JethroBronner you cant understand how good it is for me your work and how relaxing it is to make a study break and watch a your vídeos Thanks Jethro 😊
Jethro, anyone who has performed the dreaded "under dash yoga" feels your pain. Hands down one of THE most unpleasant tasks in all of auto repair. Surprised you didn't mention the heart of the system, the heater core. Replacing a leaky core (mini rad) is the reason most of us unfortunates contort ourselves in the most uncomfortable manner in the first place. Looks like you reused existing core when reassembling. If that is the case, did you pressure test it for leak(s) before installing?
I did do my own pressure test and it seemed fine. And there was no moisture inside the unit when I removed it. I think it should be fine? If not I will just have to suck it up and remove it again.
Please don't do long videos. 20 - 30 min is a long time on 1 video. and a lot of people haven't the time to spend on a single video. I like your videos and learn a lot.
I recently discovered your channel and I really like your work. I appreciate how composed and thorough you seem to be. It’s sometimes hard to just repair and not restore. I am restoring a Datsun 240Z and I fail at that 90% of the time… Weird question: I love old cars and restoring them, but also watches. Is that a Hamilton Khaki field? I noticed it on another video with a Neto green bracelet
Thanks so much man, I really appreciate the kind words. I swap between two watches. I’d say 75% of the time I wear this Ollech & Wajs P-101 and then I also wear a Seiko SRP 779 “Pepsi Turtle”
Huh, I’m wondering if the GTV6 has a similar heater valve setup. My cable doesn’t connect to anything, and I have a faucet valve in the engine bay. I’ll have to look into it now
Hey Jethro, I recently pulled my heater box and it had a sponge like material around the top of the box where it meets under the dash. I think I've discovered there's an "official" gasket/rubber seal, which I think was there at the start on the box you removed. The final clips looks like some high density foam or similar were added instead? Just curious as I'm wondering if the sponge I had was factory, or it was just missing the rubber seal!
Yeah there's a factory moulded rubber seal that you can get new, but I was trying to keep the cost down here, and some high density foam will do the trick just as well.
Absolutely interesting topic… I’ve to repair the heating unit of my Duetto…. Aside from having to lie down, is it hard to remove the unit from under the dashboard? It’s connected to the engine cooling system, correct? Thank you
done this to our customers cars.... between the foam seals and the body of the car... air inlet.. and some window screen.. this will keep leaves twigs, mice out of the fan area.. want to make sure// remove the panel below the wipers.. now is a good time to clean the area... and remove the wiper motor take it apart,, clean out all that 30- to 50 year old grease( more like hardend taffy , and re lube it with red litium grease )... .it will be a ugly mess.. on the underside of that panel.. add some window screen across the bottom of it.. silicone will work just fine.. this will make sure nothing gets in that area below that panel, and add a second layer of protection to the blower fan inlet.. and of chorse... drill 4 8 mm holes in the bottom of the case, to drain and water out of the case....
That's been even more satisfying to watch than usual, because I had never seen such a job being undertaken before. Great to see you back on TH-cam Jethro, it's always a pleasure!
Thank you Matteo! I plan to do a similar video with the heater in my Giulia 1300, but make it perfect, like it just left the factory.
It’s good to be back on TH-cam!
@@JethroBronner Cool, look forward to that!
Personally I love the deep dives into a single subsystem. That's how a real restoration actually goes, a thousand little micro-projects.
Yeah, I think I’ll make some more of these types of videos for the GTV project, and for my Giulia Ti rebuild.
I don't know why but I can watch your videos on almost anything your working on and enjoy it! LOL. Thank you.
Thank you! But this week’s video is more traditional, all engines and clutches etc.
Very much enjoyed this. I did under-dash yoga with my Austin America last year. Funny, the lengths people will go to, to avoid just fixing it. Well done.
Whenever a new Jethro video appears, I know I've got a few minutes of pure auto repair zen to enjoy. Thanks for the video.
Thank you! That’s very kind of you to say
Videos from Roadster life, and Jethro Bronner in the same day, I am so blessed.
i like so much your style. no awful music, no stupid excitement, chill and straight to the point.
@@idontcareaboutyou7757 thank you!
Actually I can relate to this project as the heater in my 71 Spider was rebuilt using the motor from another Spider. I'm so happy to see you posting again.
Jethro: very brave you are. The heater box of my 1966 Giulia never worked as nobody had the courage to take it out and fix it! Congratulations.
Having owned an Alfa Spider in foggy San Francisco, I found that having a strong, properly-working heater and defroster was one of the most important factors of that car’s usability and enjoyment. Kudos for covering this topic!
Awesome! It's the same type of yoga necessary to change the air cabin filter on modern day Alfa GT / 147 😂
Expertly done... very impressive. Something about you British TH-camrs, always so calm and relaxing to watch and listen to.
Haha thank you! I’m not actually British but I appreciate the sentiment, and I agree.
Great video - a touch awkward to get to but beats having to dismantle a modern dash ie half the car to get to a heater core. It "only" needs some dedication. But better to have had a bodge to repair than no car to restore/repair.
Super topic and appreciated by all. My 67 Duetto has an inop unit bypassed at some point in the past. Someday when its the Spiders turn in the queue, I'll be referring back to this one. Stay safe in South Africa.
Thanks Jethro, very interesting stuff! Heater box is indeed not the most sexy part, but an important one (esp. here in Finland!), and also not something you see on TH-cam every day. I also like your approach to repairing things: practical but such good attention to detail. Looking forward to the next episode!
Haha yes very important in the Nordic countries. These Alfa heaters work very well when they’re in good condition. When I was in Norway/Sweden in December/January in my 64 Sprint GT it was always nice and warm inside while driving.
As a Québécer, Canada, I can testify that a properly working heater is a life preserving MUST ! Nothing is colder than a car with no heat available. It happened to me a couple of times in decades of driving. Your precious car becomes a frozen stiff box of pain.
In my next life, when I get to build my car factory...... the new design will have a heater matrix that can be replaced without getting under the dashboard.
I just had my bmw 328i heater matrix removed to replace a leaking water hose. 3 hours labour and the hose took five minutes. Great video as usual. 😊
Great video about an often underrated work. It's those little detail that, when working properly, really make you enjoy a car in all aspects. Your video was just two weeks too late as I had to do the same job on a 72 Giulia, last week. Luckily an untouched car, and I could replace the hater valve with an NOS-one. Yet, still the same under dash-yoga as here! Pretty fiddly job!
Well a hour long video would be a treat. A while ago I watched all the old videos again. I look forward to the next ones!
Brilliant job as always Jethro! Your knack for the most minute details is refreshing. Always happy to see your posts on TH-cam. The engine and drive train should be fun! Can't wait to see you back on the GTV resto!
I’m still working on the GTV and filming. So I have quite a large video about the front end damage coming up soon.
Excellent hopefully not too much dashboard yoga 🧘♀️
Quality workmanship repairing the heater box.Well done.
Thank you!
Nice to have you back, Jethro. It’s been too long. Looking forward to your forthcoming Spider and GTV videos.
Thank you! I’m going to release them weekly from now on
Great to have you back Jethro!
Thanks good to be reminded not to let perfect get in the way of done.
Very nice, and not unwanted by any means. Actually, quite interesting to see how it goes together, even though I do not have an Alpha(I wish). These jobs do need to be documented by someone, and here you are!
Thank you very much!
This was a great tutorial, it not a subject thats featured much and I had no idea how to recognize factory valves etc, thanks for making it!
what a joy to watch. i just repaired a unit myself on a 1300 jr. and couldn’t help but thinking this is more difficult than any yoga pose i could remember… thanks for all your AR 105 videos, they are such a joy to watch and vert helpful
We've all seen the sort of ghastly repair job that heater was subjected to. It's very satisfying to see it brought back to working as it should.
You should see what was done to the clutch on this car. Possibly the same culprit.
Great video, again 👌
Wish I could see your new videos more regularly 👍
I’ll try make that happen
So happy you're back posting videos again - heaters are so important in cars and such a mystery to most of us - I learned a lot from this video.
I’m glad it was worth watching 👍
Heater box fix...excellent. Your video production quality is outstanding. The heater box is something not many would think to do a video on. I learned something new ! Cheers Jethro.
Thank you! Yes it’s not the most mainstream topic, but I think it’s important to have a video on this topic out there for people who are looking to repair their cars.
Always worth the wait.
Outstanding video. Excellent repair on an ancillary system.
Thanks!
Nothing to apologise for, 1 month and one week earlier than Binky. 😉 Wonderful work on car and camera as usual.
Thank you!
Enjoyed it Jethro - thanks for posting
I need to do this on my Alfetta so thank you for doing this video. Fortunately taking the front seats out means slightly less under dash yoga
Good video from you, always these heating problems with the alfas :)
Hey Jethro, I really like this type of video (even if it's not a restoration) like Ronald Finger did on his Fiero. Same cosy feeling of achievement with some education parts and great filming 🙂
Hey mate! You say its an odd topic to watch. Yet how many other channels go into heater box repairs? This is great, and hopefully will help people understand the basic concept of how they work, and troubleshoot :) cheers Jethro!
At last! I have been patiently waiting. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
@@JethroBronner I told you in a previous comment not to underestimate the value your videos have for others.
There are some, like myself, who have had a lifelong love affair with Alfa Romeo and can live out vicariously our dreams through your videos.
I , of course have no idea what time you have available to devote to these projects, so let me say that what you do offer is greatly appreciated. That there are two projects on the go, The GTV and Duetto , is like Mains and Pudding!
On a personal note I would wish to thank you for what you do. It really is appreciated.
Great timing, I have a seized motor on my 2000 gtv, was going to replace it, but maybe have a go at getting it going again.
Yeah it’s worth taking it apart and seeing what’s up. It might just need a good clean and grease.
What a timely video for me. Thanks Jethro! Very well put together and enjoyable to watch
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing these videos. Your approach in restoring/repair is contagious.
You restored it as far as I'm concerned. Yea its very nice to have a heater that works. Nice.
I’m going to do a proper restoration on the heater in my Giulia Ti, make it look brand new, and I’ll do a video about that process.
Nice work as usual Jethro.
Thanks Jethro, this is a really great video. Production quality is absolutely top-notch, and I can't wait until next week for Part 2.
Thank you! It should be up on Friday
Just restored mine a month ago. Couple of things I didnt see you put a mesh in place behind the plastic outlet flap. Those spring clips and the long main case ones are easy to make from annealed spring steel then harden and temper. I had to make the two smaller ones. Appreciate the repair is functional
Yeah I’ve decided to get this going with minimal work to make it right again, as the rest of the car requires so much attention.
Even the new heater valves for later 105s, you have reuse the old lever because the new one is made where the valve never closes.
Another really useful video, thanks. I renovated the heater in my 2000 GTV recently including a new core and also found previous dodgy "repairs". I had always wondered why the heater didn't turn off, reason was that someone had removed all of the valve mechanism (presumably when it failed) and just screwed a flat piece of aluminium over the bottom half of the valve assembly.... thanks! Then they only used three nuts to hold the heater up to the scuttle region, so the upper plastic housing had fractured. Ohh and the core had leaked into the motor so it was green and corroded... satisfying sorting it our properly anyhow. I do find under dash yoga easier with the seats out :)
Oh yeah, the later style plastic units are way more complex. I have the unit for my 1750 in bits (that’s how it arrived) and I think putting it together is going to be a challenge.
I’ll definitely install that unit in the GTV before installing the seats
@@JethroBronner let me know if you want any pics of what it should look like. I had to look at a few to get the linkage setup right.
@@JethroBronner thankfully an AROC clubmate had a spare upper housing part. I did have to do some minor repairs to one of the outlet pipes and where it attached to the lower housing.
This means that in 7 days we get enother one? :D
Yes haha. It's almost ready to be uploaded.
Currently working on my heater Jethro, thank you for the great video.
Outstanding! I remember my first car or "truck" a Mazda 1000 down in 1981 came with the spot under the dash for the heater, only it was an extra in this no frills 500 Kg payload truck!
Really loved it! Bravo!
Thank you!
looking forward to the next video!
man i learned a lot from this fix, will surelly use some of this info (specially making the cables)
Great project, filming and editing.
And! Thanks for the reference, I have to do that job in the Giulia.
Immediately saved to 'watch later' 10 day's ago and now since viewing, realise what a pig of a task the removal and installation wil be. Also, with an empty engine bay, I guess it's a slightly easier task to loosen the necessary pipes etc? Thanks for your usual comprehensive insight.
Seppo Washuus here!
Nice to see another video from you. :)
Thank you for the support! I didn't make the connection to your channel! But thanks again!
@@JethroBronner Thank you! :)
As always, a great video. Can't thank you enough.
I always enjoy jethro's videos, but despite promises of 'you will see more regular videos now', sadly they still seem to be a long time coming between episodes. Always great quality of workmanship though, which is what stands out
How on earth do you figure all this out? By the way, your short format video is great as it gives something to look forward to next week . Thanks Jethro
beautiful work - really looking forward to the clutch work ;)
Great video, iv done one of these..heater box fascination.
Thank you for doing this. I need to do same on my USA 1983 spider. RJ-
Very smooth and relaxing presentation.
I'm surprised you left the seats in. Maybe it's because I'm the age, or older, of your father that I first pull the seats to make room for me to work.
Very interesting. Good job. Really enjoy your videos.
Like always, fantastic video.
was waiting for this to come out, thanks for making it (:
Thanks for watching it!
@@JethroBronner you cant understand how good it is for me your work and how relaxing it is to make a study break and watch a your vídeos
Thanks Jethro 😊
Really useful video - thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching 👍
Great video 👍
Good work done!
Thanks again for your great video.JDS
perfect, as usual. Thank you !
Nice work Jethro!
Thanks James!
Awesome video Jethro your quality matches that of channels with million followers
Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say
This was so entertaining.
I think i counted about four different watch bands during this project, LOL!
And two different watches I think.
@@JethroBronner that’s how I can track how many days it takes to complete the task! Good fun! Keep up the good work!
I loved this video. Thank you for posting.
Regarding "ALFA GTV rust and sills repair episode 2". Thankyou for a fine and educational job. I could not hear where you bought sills repair panel?
Jethro, anyone who has performed the dreaded "under dash yoga" feels your pain. Hands down one of THE most unpleasant tasks in all of auto repair. Surprised you didn't mention the heart of the system, the heater core. Replacing a leaky core (mini rad) is the reason most of us unfortunates contort ourselves in the most uncomfortable manner in the first place. Looks like you reused existing core when reassembling. If that is the case, did you pressure test it for leak(s) before installing?
I did do my own pressure test and it seemed fine. And there was no moisture inside the unit when I removed it. I think it should be fine? If not I will just have to suck it up and remove it again.
Please don't do long videos. 20 - 30 min is a long time on 1 video. and a lot of people haven't the time to spend on a single video. I like your videos and learn a lot.
I recently discovered your channel and I really like your work. I appreciate how composed and thorough you seem to be.
It’s sometimes hard to just repair and not restore. I am restoring a Datsun 240Z and I fail at that 90% of the time…
Weird question: I love old cars and restoring them, but also watches. Is that a Hamilton Khaki field? I noticed it on another video with a Neto green bracelet
Thanks so much man, I really appreciate the kind words.
I swap between two watches. I’d say 75% of the time I wear this Ollech & Wajs P-101 and then I also wear a Seiko SRP 779 “Pepsi Turtle”
@@JethroBronner you're welcome!
Ollech & Ways, nice! We don't see them often! Nothing better than a classic old car with a classic watch!
Jethro the Duetto whisperer. 👍
You joke but it’s becoming a reality.
@@JethroBronner A complement..no joke. Awesome work.
Great content as usual. Thank you
Good to see one of your videos, big fan. 👍
Great video, very interesting!
Thank you!
Huh, I’m wondering if the GTV6 has a similar heater valve setup. My cable doesn’t connect to anything, and I have a faucet valve in the engine bay. I’ll have to look into it now
I'm not sure, but I imagine it should be fairly similar.
Hey Jethro, I recently pulled my heater box and it had a sponge like material around the top of the box where it meets under the dash. I think I've discovered there's an "official" gasket/rubber seal, which I think was there at the start on the box you removed. The final clips looks like some high density foam or similar were added instead? Just curious as I'm wondering if the sponge I had was factory, or it was just missing the rubber seal!
Yeah there's a factory moulded rubber seal that you can get new, but I was trying to keep the cost down here, and some high density foam will do the trick just as well.
Absolutely interesting topic… I’ve to repair the heating unit of my Duetto…. Aside from having to lie down, is it hard to remove the unit from under the dashboard? It’s connected to the engine cooling system, correct? Thank you
done this to our customers cars.... between the foam seals and the body of the car... air inlet.. and some window screen.. this will keep leaves twigs, mice out of the fan area.. want to make sure// remove the panel below the wipers.. now is a good time to clean the area... and remove the wiper motor take it apart,, clean out all that 30- to 50 year old grease( more like hardend taffy , and re lube it with red litium grease )... .it will be a ugly mess.. on the underside of that panel.. add some window screen across the bottom of it.. silicone will work just fine.. this will make sure nothing gets in that area below that panel, and add a second layer of protection to the blower fan inlet.. and of chorse... drill 4 8 mm holes in the bottom of the case, to drain and water out of the case....
Good job :)
Is it possible to put a turbo or supercharger to a 1978 2 litre super?
Yes but it’s an enormous amount of work, to me personally it just wouldn’t be worth it.
Jethro, now do a rebuild of a 75 AC unit. I got it out! to get it in? nightmare. any advice. Its an 87 Milano actually. I removed the sunroof.
I'll have to pick up a 75 someday, they're very rare here in SA.
😎👍
The internet has removed a major excuse for using non-standard parts.
😁🤙👍
What watch are you wearing, Jethro?
Ollech & Wajs sent me this P-101 to wear in the workshop, I've really enjoyed this watch.
@@JethroBronner I’m not familiar. Looks nice. Thanks!
At last ;-)
the motor is very similar to fiat 124
Please use some safety protection when using that angle grinder.