heater core...

92hatchback · May 7th, 2009, 11:19 AM

Alright guys so my heater core blew, didn't get any antifreeze on the interior of my car which is a benefit. But i was just wondering if it is worth paying a professional money to do it. I heard estimates can run any where from $600-$1000. I believe i can do it myself just heard its a pain in the a$$. if i do do it myself anyone have any advice? and how long did it take you?

dr.gonzo! · May 7th, 2009, 11:28 AM

I took the dash apart the night before and I think it took me about 4 hours the next day (my first one) It is a pain in the ass but its half a grand in your pocket.

And if you do it yourself make sure to go to the ford dealership parts dept to get a factory original one. Do not go to autozone or any of the other knockoff brands or you will be doing it again real soon.

The fins inside the box is what was pissing me off the most.

92hatchback · May 7th, 2009, 12:33 PM

thanks, any other suggestions from anyone else?

88Saleen · May 7th, 2009, 12:40 PM

is it a daily? do you drive it year round?

dr.gonzo! · May 7th, 2009, 12:52 PM

Mustang

Ford Mustang Heater Core Replacement - Mustang Monthly

1979-93 Mustang Heater Core Replacement - LRS Blog

Hopefully these will help you if you do it yourself.

MustangMatt96GT · May 7th, 2009, 12:57 PM

Just loop the lines if it's just a summer car.

haywood11 · May 7th, 2009, 01:05 PM

yea dont break the new one when putting back in.....trust me i know from expierence! god speed on the dash r & r its a pain in the neck but as long as you keep it organized you will be alright

NeverEnuff · May 7th, 2009, 01:48 PM

Not too bad...but not fun. For the most part...unbolt the steering column...let is lay on your seat, pull the dash, let it lay on your lap...access the top 4 bolts of the Heater core box, pull it...reverse install. It seems pretty bad...but after you start working at it...it isn't that bad.

I get to do the one in my 99 soon. Fox dashes are so small and easy...the SN-95s are huge...not looking forward to mine at all. lol.

Good luck

White 89 · May 7th, 2009, 03:43 PM

it's not hard at all. Just take everything apart slowly and easy. Its just time consuming.

Again its not difficult at least I thought it wasn't.

DON't PAY $600 you are crazy if you are really considering to pay

Just do it yourself. I did and it wasn't hard.

back together

1FastFox · May 7th, 2009, 03:49 PM

Do you drive the car in the winter? If not save yourself the hassel and just by-pass that fucker...

93hatch · May 7th, 2009, 04:14 PM

bypass it and rip the lines for it off of your lower and throw them away, fuck heat!

88Saleen · May 7th, 2009, 04:21 PM

thats what im sayin! save some weight!

1FastFox · May 7th, 2009, 04:21 PM

+1

Iwannagofast · May 7th, 2009, 04:29 PM

i been using mine year round with no heater core bypassed.....MAN UP SON!!!!

92hatchback · May 8th, 2009, 03:06 PM

thanks guys, today is the day i go into surgery hah

May 7th, 2009, 11:19 AM	#1
92hatchback Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macomb Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 reviews	heater core... Alright guys so my heater core blew, didn't get any antifreeze on the interior of my car which is a benefit. But i was just wondering if it is worth paying a professional money to do it. I heard estimates can run any where from $600-$1000. I believe i can do it myself just heard its a pain in the a$$. if i do do it myself anyone have any advice? and how long did it take you?

May 7th, 2009, 12:57 PM	#6
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Just loop the lines if it's just a summer car. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

May 7th, 2009, 01:05 PM	#7
haywood11 Regular 1988 mustang lx interior torn out! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: jacksonville,NC Posts: 273 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea dont break the new one when putting back in.....trust me i know from expierence! god speed on the dash r & r its a pain in the neck but as long as you keep it organized you will be alright __________________ 88 5.0 with bbk shorties, bassani x-pipe w/o cats, custom 2.5in w/flowmasters. t-5 conversion, gt40p heads cobra upper and lower. stock SD. Plans: full black interior, black paint and supercharger???

May 7th, 2009, 01:48 PM	#8
NeverEnuff Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 LX Coupe 7.1@99mph Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,692 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not too bad...but not fun. For the most part...unbolt the steering column...let is lay on your seat, pull the dash, let it lay on your lap...access the top 4 bolts of the Heater core box, pull it...reverse install. It seems pretty bad...but after you start working at it...it isn't that bad. I get to do the one in my 99 soon. Fox dashes are so small and easy...the SN-95s are huge...not looking forward to mine at all. lol. Good luck __________________ 89 LX Coupe-Carb'd 32v-437rwhp NA, 592rwhp N20 01 Bullitt-32v swapped 96 GT-Cammed E85 www.KPERacing.com

May 7th, 2009, 03:43 PM	#9
White 89 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 825 iTrader: 0 reviews	it's not hard at all. Just take everything apart slowly and easy. Its just time consuming. Again its not difficult at least I thought it wasn't. DON't PAY $600 you are crazy if you are really considering to pay Just do it yourself. I did and it wasn't hard. back together __________________ 1989 mustang GT 5.0

May 7th, 2009, 12:33 PM	#3
92hatchback Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macomb Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks, any other suggestions from anyone else?

May 7th, 2009, 12:40 PM	#4
88Saleen Enthusiast 1988 Mustang Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan Posts: 832 iTrader: 0 reviews	is it a daily? do you drive it year round?

May 7th, 2009, 03:49 PM	#10
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,492 iTrader: 4 reviews	Do you drive the car in the winter? If not save yourself the hassel and just by-pass that fucker... __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

May 7th, 2009, 04:14 PM	#11
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	bypass it and rip the lines for it off of your lower and throw them away, fuck heat! __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 7th, 2009, 04:21 PM	#12
88Saleen Enthusiast 1988 Mustang Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan Posts: 832 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats what im sayin! save some weight!

May 7th, 2009, 04:21 PM	#13
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,492 iTrader: 4 reviews	+1 __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

May 8th, 2009, 03:06 PM	#15
92hatchback Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macomb Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks guys, today is the day i go into surgery hah

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