MustangWorks.com - The Ford Mustang Power Source!

Go Back   MustangWorks.com : Ford Forums > Mustang & Ford Tech > Windsor Power
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read

Notices


Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 01-11-2001, 11:31 AM   #1
88PONY
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: INDIO CA USA
Posts: 141
Angry Heater Core???

My heater core went today in my 84 Capri,and
was wondering how hard it really is? The car originally had A/C. Do I really have to pull the hole dash out? This is what i've heard.
I need to drive this car everyday,so I need to do it the easiest way possible.
I know it probably sounds like a rig job,but
some a$$hole stole my truck Sat. night.I got it back and it's going to take a while for the insurance B/S to go through.The good thing is they caught the guy.(immigrant)

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks Guys/Gals
88PONY is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-11-2001, 12:08 PM   #2
88COBRA
STANGPOWER.COM
 
88COBRA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,045
Post

I did mine in my 88GT. You do have to take the dash out completely.

It took my Dad and I over 6 hours to complete the job.

Good luck!

Ian

------------------
Ian Sim
webmaster@stangpower.com
STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded
WANT XENON HEADLIGHTS AND WHITE FACE GAUGES? Visit my site:
http://www.stangpower.com

88COBRA is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-11-2001, 09:10 PM   #3
buddha
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Washington, MO
Posts: 327
Post

Don't take the dash all the way out. I did mine in about 3 1/2 hours. You will have to loosen the drivers side and remove all the hardware on the passenger side, but there's enough room to wedge a small piece of 2x4 or other item to hold the dash out, off the firewall to do the job. You can take the dash all the way out, it just saves some time doing it this way.
buddha is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-11-2001, 11:40 PM   #4
exgmguy
Registered Member
 
exgmguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Utica, Michigan
Posts: 2,631
Post

It took me a long time. Around 6 hours too. Dash all they way out. You'll probably bust up the HVAC box otherwise.
exgmguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-12-2001, 12:15 AM   #5
Fox Body
Mustang Maniac
 
Fox Body's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: GA, U.S.A
Posts: 2,266
Unhappy

Best thing to do is set aside a weekend day (devoting about 5-8 hrs, this being your first time). Take your time and do it right. It is easy to break something if you rush it. Don't ever try to yank it out if something won't give. There's a lot of braces (at least for big ones).

Yeah it kinda sucks, but you learn more about your car and it's worth the time compared to paying some shop ~$400 to do the work.

“…because, no one’s really gonna be free until nerd persecution ends.” ---Revenge of the Nerds

-------------------------------
'79 Mustang Coup
4" Cowl
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8)
Stock 5.8L
C4 w/ shift kit
1.5" MAC full length headers
Holley 750 CFM
Edelbrock intake
2.5" Off road H-pipe
8.8" Rear end w/ 2.73:1 gears (sucks!) (awaiting installation of 3.55s)
Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Sucky Purolator air filter that's choking my car.
Fox Body is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-12-2001, 12:19 AM   #6
Fox Body
Mustang Maniac
 
Fox Body's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: GA, U.S.A
Posts: 2,266
Post

By the way 88Pony, glad to hear you got your truck back AND they caught the idiot.
Fox Body is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-12-2001, 08:22 AM   #7
88PONY
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: INDIO CA USA
Posts: 141
Post

Thanks for the help.
I'm going to atempt it this weekend

88PONY is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Heater Core leaking already! 429mustang Windsor Power 2 07-30-2004 09:05 AM
heater core question 82 GT Windsor Power 9 10-17-2002 05:38 PM
I'm replacing heater core, what else since it's apart macker123 Windsor Power 3 09-05-2002 12:21 PM
should i tackle a 96 T-bird heater core? fiveohpatrol Windsor Power 0 04-14-2002 06:50 PM
Heater Core Removal 65mustang-man Classic Mustangs 2 09-17-2000 01:32 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:21 AM.


SEARCH