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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 10:03 PM
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Hello, I searched for info on changing the heater core in a 69 Mustang but couldn't find any threads. Anyone know where it might br in this forum?
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 08:57 AM
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Or if you have changed a heater core how did it go, I understand the whole dash must be removed.
This 69 doesn't have air conditioning if that makes a difference.
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 02:20 PM
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You won't get many replies in this forum for your question. I'd start a new thread down in the Classic Mustang Tech section. They'll get you started, good luck in the repair.

And welcome to the forum.
Old Sep 27, 2014 | 10:34 PM
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Moving to tech..
Old Sep 27, 2014 | 11:41 PM
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It's no big deal. You don't need to remove the dash, just the glove box. You 'll be down on the floor alot, it gets a little tight under there. Drain the radiator, check the condition of the rubber heater hoses also . It's pretty straight forward, buy the heater box rebuild kit also, it's just a package of rubber and foam but it helps seal up the box pretty good.

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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 07:48 AM
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Thanks all.
Old Sep 28, 2014 | 08:48 AM
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Pay attention to the hose routing too, the heater core acts as a secondary radiator.
Old Sep 28, 2014 | 05:22 PM
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also make sure to not put tap water in your cooling system. buy a gallon of unmixed coolant and a gallon of distilled water(its cheaper than pay for the premixed 50/50 )
Old Sep 30, 2014 | 02:11 PM
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IIRC, I had to loosen the right side of the dash for better access.
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