Heater core
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Heater core
Hey guys, well this 87 5.0 lx mustang i want to buy has a bad heater core. its toast so i was curious to if they are a pain in the rear to put in or if they are pretty easy. If you can please give me instructions. thanks for the input.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Haverhill, MA
RE: Heater core
if you got 8 hours and basic set of hand tools you will be fine.
just take the dash out and remove the 2 bolts on the hvac case. slide the new core in and re-do the process backwards.
i make it sound soooo much easier than it is
just take the dash out and remove the 2 bolts on the hvac case. slide the new core in and re-do the process backwards.
i make it sound soooo much easier than it is
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in limbo
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Iowa
RE: Heater core
there are a bunch of threads on it. i just did mine in 10 degree weather not too long ago and let me tell you, it SUCKS! but after i got it completed i think i could do it again no problem. its just hard to find everything you need to disconnect and unbolt the first time around but then you will never forget it. i would say do it if you got patients if not.....its up to you i guess
in limbo
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From: Iowa
RE: Heater core
8 hours my a$$ it takes a good 4 if you have instruction and you can read em...maybe 5 to 6 if not, just depend how handy you are and i suggest a swivel 1/4 and 3/8. i bet if i were to do it again i could get it done in 3
in limbo
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Iowa
RE: Heater core
oh yea, i never asked a place but ask some people on here they've got quotes before.....i think some people said like 800 bucks or somethin like that, i dont know but that sound like what some people have said
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Haverhill, MA
RE: Heater core
FivePointOhh... I will bet my life earnings that you could not have a heater core in a fox body mustang replaced in under 4 hours... correctly.
yes you can hack it up in a few hours but i took my time and labled bolts, re-routed the heater wires and cleaned up the dash. anyone who takes the dash out and dosnt take the oppertunity to clean up behind there is a fool.
re-installing the dash is the hardest part.
you WILL have extra bolts too.. it happens
yes you can hack it up in a few hours but i took my time and labled bolts, re-routed the heater wires and cleaned up the dash. anyone who takes the dash out and dosnt take the oppertunity to clean up behind there is a fool.
re-installing the dash is the hardest part.
you WILL have extra bolts too.. it happens
