4 Popper Heater Core?

Moses Man · January 31st, 2009, 03:36 PM

Ever done a heater core change on a 4 popper fox? Huge pain in the ass or what?

91cobra5.0 · January 31st, 2009, 03:54 PM

not too big of a pain in the ass but the center console and dash have to come out

dr.gonzo! · January 31st, 2009, 07:13 PM

the thing that pissed me off the most when I did mine was the fins inside the box.

vfast · January 31st, 2009, 10:26 PM

yes a PITA

M L Struck · January 31st, 2009, 10:28 PM

biggest pain I have ever had with a mustang next to standing on my head trying change a clutch quadrant

Racinjason81 · January 31st, 2009, 10:44 PM

a good days work to change a heater core

dr.gonzo! · January 31st, 2009, 11:30 PM

I took the dash out the night before so I could have most of the day to cuss at and take a lot of smoke breaks.

GT347SC · February 1st, 2009, 10:20 AM

Depends on your skill level. I did my 89 3 weeks ago in about 5 hours. I changed the evaporator also but have not recharged tha ac yet. It been too cold to care about that. If your dont know your car it will take a lot longer trying to find all the bolts. I have parted out alot of wrecked foxes so i know where all the bolts are.

C MY 4D · February 1st, 2009, 10:30 AM

if it doesn't have AC its easy..... If you know what your doing it shouldn't take more than a couple of hours.

dr.gonzo! · February 1st, 2009, 02:48 PM

My neighbors crack head brother that works at autozone kept telling me I was doing it the hard way. he kept saying "It just slides right out of the glove box." I just keeped working thinking to myself "yeah I'm sure it does...on an 84-86. The fuck out my face"

89lx · February 1st, 2009, 08:49 PM

i was always told in the four eye'd bugs it just popped out and in the 87 -93 the dash has to come out, ive only changed them on my 89 and i didnt mind it, done worse

C MY 4D · February 1st, 2009, 08:50 PM

No the 4 eye cars the dash also has to come out if it has AC.

Nice 5.0 · February 1st, 2009, 10:39 PM

Mine is due for one. I'm getting steam through the defrost vent. They aren't to bad though just keep up with all your bolts and get a book so you only pull apart what you need.

Moses Man · February 2nd, 2009, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by Nice 5.0

Mine is due for one. I'm getting steam through the defrost vent. They aren't to bad though just keep up with all your bolts and get a book so you only pull apart what you need.

Chilton's or Haynes decent enough? Or you got some special book you like? I hate heater cores

Nice 5.0 · February 2nd, 2009, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by Moses Man

Chilton's or Haynes decent enough? Or you got some special book you like? I hate heater cores

Probably. I can't remember which one I used. I did one like 10 years ago.

January 31st, 2009, 03:36 PM	#1
Moses Man Regular 1987 Mustang LX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sevier County Utah Posts: 57 iTrader: 0 reviews	4 Popper Heater Core? Ever done a heater core change on a 4 popper fox? Huge pain in the ass or what?

January 31st, 2009, 10:26 PM	#4
vfast Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: shimmy shack takeout Posts: 1,084 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes a PITA __________________ EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO MY OPINION:cool: 6'ers are for kids 1965 chevelle SS 421 sbc 6 speed, 3.90 gears,alum d-shaft, brodix heads,roller cam,925 AED carb...grocery getter[COLOR="Red"]RIP[/COLOR]

January 31st, 2009, 10:44 PM	#6
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	a good days work to change a heater core __________________ Heres a real funny video youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I VTEC stands for Very Torqueless Economy Car Honda stands for Hold On Not Done Accelerating 1991 LX 5.0 H/B(T-70 turbo coming soon)

February 1st, 2009, 10:30 AM	#9
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	if it doesn't have AC its easy..... If you know what your doing it shouldn't take more than a couple of hours. __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

February 1st, 2009, 08:49 PM	#11
89lx Regular 1989 LX coupe 5.0L Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NS Canada Posts: 496 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was always told in the four eye'd bugs it just popped out and in the 87 -93 the dash has to come out, ive only changed them on my 89 and i didnt mind it, done worse __________________

January 31st, 2009, 03:54 PM	#2
91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 98 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,057 iTrader: 0 reviews	not too big of a pain in the ass but the center console and dash have to come out

January 31st, 2009, 10:28 PM	#5
M L Struck Hardcore Enthusiast 85 GT/86 SVO/2010 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rossville IN Posts: 1,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	biggest pain I have ever had with a mustang next to standing on my head trying change a clutch quadrant

February 1st, 2009, 10:20 AM	#8
GT347SC Regular 89 GT, 92 LX Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 120 iTrader: 0 reviews	Depends on your skill level. I did my 89 3 weeks ago in about 5 hours. I changed the evaporator also but have not recharged tha ac yet. It been too cold to care about that. If your dont know your car it will take a lot longer trying to find all the bolts. I have parted out alot of wrecked foxes so i know where all the bolts are.

February 1st, 2009, 08:50 PM	#12
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	No the 4 eye cars the dash also has to come out if it has AC. __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

February 1st, 2009, 10:39 PM	#13
Nice 5.0 Regular 1993 12.9 @ 105 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine is due for one. I'm getting steam through the defrost vent. They aren't to bad though just keep up with all your bolts and get a book so you only pull apart what you need.

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