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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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engine over heating and i know what cause the overheating...took care of overheating.. leaking radiator fluid underneth the glove box...once cooled off do you guys think, it will have the same problem with leaking antifreeze underneath the glove box????
Old Feb 3, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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that is your heater core leaking. that sucks.
Old Feb 3, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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how hard is it to fix???and price of part???
Old Feb 3, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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Its not really all that hard to fix. Just pull the cover off your heater box, disconect the hoses and pull the old on out. Do the opposite to put the new one back in. A new core is going to cost about 40 bucks
Old Feb 4, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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yeah, not expensive. I've heard horror stories about changing them out though.
Old Feb 4, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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sheeewwww man what a relief thank god its not that hard... i looked it up in virginia mustang and it cost $24.95...thank for the help...
Old Feb 4, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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You will need to drain your antifreeze first
Old Feb 4, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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after you drain antifreeze...whats next ....how do you get to the heater coil...
Old Feb 4, 2006 | 01:04 AM
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Your local parts store will have one too and you won't have to pay freight etc...
Old Feb 4, 2006 | 02:14 AM
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Here is a link to heater core install and tips...enjoy!!!
http://www.sacramento-mustang.com/Ne...ater_core.html



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