friggin heater core

oscrfsh · December 12th, 2009, 05:16 PM

so i guess i am going to replace the heater core in my new ride.. the guy told me there was no heat, he assumed just cuz the hoses didnt run to the core..well when i looked insid the firewall it looks like the pipes are crushed..sooooo looks like i am replaceing the core..now i have heard that u can do it just taking off the glove box..but that doesnt look anywhere near possible.....also do i really need to drop the steering colum?>

Iwannagofast · December 12th, 2009, 05:44 PM

im workin on mine right now too...its best to start with gettin the seats out then console and then dash....thats as far as i have made it

oscrfsh · December 12th, 2009, 05:47 PM

im hoping to get mine done in 6 hours...i live in mass...its getting cooooold

strictly6racing · December 12th, 2009, 10:42 PM

what year is ur stang? pre 86 is a 10 minute job. i just replaced my heater core in the 88 last week. took 6 hours including plugs, wires, fuel filter, cap, rotor, and coil. much luck!

oscrfsh · December 13th, 2009, 01:28 AM

89 gt...hopefuly i can do it in 6 hours

Craig Stone · December 13th, 2009, 02:42 AM

Originally Posted by oscrfsh

im hoping to get mine done in 6 hours...i live in mass...its getting cooooold

Yeah i just went through the same problem with my new stang. The guy told me that the lines just needed hooked back up but when I did all it did was leak all over the pass. floor so I just replaced mine. It's possible to get it done in about 6 hours. I think I got mine done in about that time. I will warn you that it's a PAIN IN THE A$$... to take the whole dash apart and all that crap so good luck with everything!!!

dr.gonzo! · December 13th, 2009, 03:19 AM

Yeah a guy that worked at auto zone told me it slides right out the glove box.

I think he has thinking about the pre 86 as well.

My 88 was a pain in the ass. Do yourself a favor and make sure to get a OEM ford heater core, unless you want to tackle it again for shits and giggles in the near future

work on the dash the night before, it will save time the next day. I never completely removed mine, i just unbolted it enough so i could set it out of the way.

Iwannagofast · December 13th, 2009, 05:21 AM

can someone post some helpful hints or photos to show how to actually get the heater core out after the dash is out

dr.gonzo! · December 13th, 2009, 05:29 AM

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oscrfsh · December 13th, 2009, 11:50 AM

thanks guys...im off to taclkle this horror show in an hour or so

HOLLYWD69 · December 13th, 2009, 01:24 PM

My 85 didn't just slide out the glove box nor did the 86! It was a PITA!

ddarkslayer · December 13th, 2009, 01:32 PM

my mechanic did it in 3 hours

HOLLYWD69 · December 13th, 2009, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by ddarkslayer

my mechanic did it in 3 hours

He is GOOD!

Iwannagofast · December 13th, 2009, 01:52 PM

ok im gettin rid of AC so what all can i get rid of under the dash

dennislv · December 13th, 2009, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by HOLLYWD69

He is GOOD!

I did my 90 about 6 weeks ago and it took me less that 3 hours. Its more of a pain in the ass to pull all the plastic... Get yourself a small snapon screwgun and have at it...

Realistically, like an hour to get to it, 20 to swap it out, and like an hour and a half lining shit back up...

Its really not that bad...

WDfrmTN · December 13th, 2009, 07:05 PM

Book labour rate is 5.5hrs with A/C. Be careful with the plastic in the cold!

oscrfsh · December 13th, 2009, 07:44 PM

sooo. i got my new heater core...and i opend the hood to realize....there is no pipes that the heater core goes to WTF!?!?! y would someone remove these..so nooow i got to get the pipes off of my old motor ugh

strictly6racing · December 13th, 2009, 10:14 PM

someone removed the metal heater lines?

sickfox · December 13th, 2009, 10:18 PM

Or maybe hook them up and your heater core might be ok....

Is the motor thats in the car original?

dennislv · December 13th, 2009, 10:40 PM

I think he might be referring to the hoses? Take a pic...

December 12th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#1
oscrfsh Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 382 iTrader: 0 reviews	friggin heater core so i guess i am going to replace the heater core in my new ride.. the guy told me there was no heat, he assumed just cuz the hoses didnt run to the core..well when i looked insid the firewall it looks like the pipes are crushed..sooooo looks like i am replaceing the core..now i have heard that u can do it just taking off the glove box..but that doesnt look anywhere near possible.....also do i really need to drop the steering colum?>

December 12th, 2009, 10:42 PM	#4
strictly6racing Newbie 2001 Mustang 4.3 V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	what year is ur stang? pre 86 is a 10 minute job. i just replaced my heater core in the 88 last week. took 6 hours including plugs, wires, fuel filter, cap, rotor, and coil. much luck! __________________ 2001 v6---R.I.P. 479hp and 530tq with 15 psi and N2O http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3119170 88 mustang 5.0---build underway http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3806455

December 13th, 2009, 01:24 PM	#11
HOLLYWD69 Enthusiast 07 GT/CS 12.12 @117.53 mph Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Walker, La. Posts: 740 iTrader: 0 reviews	My 85 didn't just slide out the glove box nor did the 86! It was a PITA! __________________ See Garage for Mods 225-753-3966

December 13th, 2009, 07:05 PM	#16
WDfrmTN Regular 1991 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 127 iTrader: 0 reviews	Book labour rate is 5.5hrs with A/C. Be careful with the plastic in the cold! __________________ "Seek to understand before you seek to be understood." Unknown "Life's tough...it's even tougher when you're stupid" John Wayne

December 13th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#18
strictly6racing Newbie 2001 Mustang 4.3 V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	someone removed the metal heater lines? __________________ 2001 v6---R.I.P. 479hp and 530tq with 15 psi and N2O http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3119170 88 mustang 5.0---build underway http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3806455

December 12th, 2009, 05:47 PM	#3
oscrfsh Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 382 iTrader: 0 reviews	im hoping to get mine done in 6 hours...i live in mass...its getting cooooold

December 13th, 2009, 01:28 AM	#5
oscrfsh Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 382 iTrader: 0 reviews	89 gt...hopefuly i can do it in 6 hours

December 13th, 2009, 11:50 AM	#10
oscrfsh Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 382 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks guys...im off to taclkle this horror show in an hour or so

December 13th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#12
ddarkslayer Hardcore Enthusiast 1988 Mustang 5.0 LX 12.48@118.27 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 1,446 iTrader: 0 reviews	my mechanic did it in 3 hours

December 13th, 2009, 07:44 PM	#17
oscrfsh Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 382 iTrader: 0 reviews	sooo. i got my new heater core...and i opend the hood to realize....there is no pipes that the heater core goes to WTF!?!?! y would someone remove these..so nooow i got to get the pipes off of my old motor ugh

December 13th, 2009, 10:40 PM	#20
dennislv Regular 90 GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vegas Posts: 206 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think he might be referring to the hoses? Take a pic... __________________ Rewarding our friends, punishing our enemies.

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