Any tips?

1bad281 · December 23rd, 2007, 05:30 PM

Does anybody have tips on doing a Heater core on a 97 GT. I really dont want to spend another 700 dollars for installation on a 20 dollar part.

MustangMatt96GT · December 23rd, 2007, 05:31 PM

Please look at the stickies

Changing Heater Core on 96-98 Mustang

Fryrice · December 23rd, 2007, 08:32 PM

You dont HAVE to evacuate the A/C system I didnt. Disconnect the battery and allow the car to sit for a couple minutes BEFORE you do anything else,otherwise your could set off your airbags.

I removed the dash and used a Dremel to cut the front half of the access panel off with a nice straight line. I used masking tape, a square and a marker to make the line and cut.

I was able to pull the core out without touching any of the plumbing under the hood (except heater hoses obviously). Then I used the orange RTV to seal the panel back. That will save you a lot of time and money.

I took the dash out by myself. Your gonna need to people to put it back. Make sure you wheels are line straigh and mark the relationship between t he steering shaft from the dash to the one coming outta the floor board. And dont let your steering wheel spin all over the place or else you can damage your clock spring.

Fast98stang · December 23rd, 2007, 10:16 PM

not fun

97GT4.6 · December 24th, 2007, 12:54 PM

Save the effort, and wear an extra coat and some gloves

Fryrice · December 24th, 2007, 05:13 PM

BTW a heater core is gonna cost more than $20. OEM is around $100.

MustangMatt96GT · December 24th, 2007, 05:28 PM

95 i think

Fryrice · December 25th, 2007, 02:49 AM

Yeah depending on the dealer.

I wouldn't skimp on this part.......you only wanna do it once.

December 23rd, 2007, 05:30 PM	#1
1bad281 Newbie 1997 mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	Any tips? Does anybody have tips on doing a Heater core on a 97 GT. I really dont want to spend another 700 dollars for installation on a 20 dollar part.

December 23rd, 2007, 05:31 PM	#2
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	Please look at the stickies Changing Heater Core on 96-98 Mustang __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

December 23rd, 2007, 08:32 PM	#3
Fryrice Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,034 iTrader: 0 reviews	You dont HAVE to evacuate the A/C system I didnt. Disconnect the battery and allow the car to sit for a couple minutes BEFORE you do anything else,otherwise your could set off your airbags. I removed the dash and used a Dremel to cut the front half of the access panel off with a nice straight line. I used masking tape, a square and a marker to make the line and cut. I was able to pull the core out without touching any of the plumbing under the hood (except heater hoses obviously). Then I used the orange RTV to seal the panel back. That will save you a lot of time and money. I took the dash out by myself. Your gonna need to people to put it back. Make sure you wheels are line straigh and mark the relationship between t he steering shaft from the dash to the one coming outta the floor board. And dont let your steering wheel spin all over the place or else you can damage your clock spring. __________________ Fryrice has left the building. Last edited by Fryrice; December 23rd, 2007 at 08:35 PM.

December 23rd, 2007, 10:16 PM	#4
Fast98stang Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 205 iTrader: 0 reviews	not fun __________________ Black 1998 GT- sub-fram connectors, shock tower brace, BBK intake, flowmaster catback, pro 5.0 shifter, king cobra clutch, perelli p zero neros. Hids, cleared headlights and fogs, mach 1 chin spoiler, K member brace, H&R springs

December 24th, 2007, 12:54 PM	#5
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	Save the effort, and wear an extra coat and some gloves __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

December 24th, 2007, 05:13 PM	#6
Fryrice Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,034 iTrader: 0 reviews	BTW a heater core is gonna cost more than $20. OEM is around $100. __________________ Fryrice has left the building.

December 24th, 2007, 05:28 PM	#7
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	95 i think __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

December 25th, 2007, 02:49 AM	#8
Fryrice Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,034 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah depending on the dealer. I wouldn't skimp on this part.......you only wanna do it once. __________________ Fryrice has left the building.

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