Another problem (heater core)FUN FUN FUN

92Rustang · 10-21-2001, 12:55 AM

I have not done one of these in about eight years and it was on a 85GT. Do I still have to take the dash out(almost). I think I remember hearing they changed the design a little in the early 90's models? Or maybe I'm wishing they changed the design. Is this going to be as bad as I remember? Any tips? Thanks for all the help.

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92 GT 5-speed
Windsor Jr,E303,1.7RR,Cobra intake,65mm TB,155lph,24 lbs,75mm MAS,shorties,h-pipe,
2.5 flowmaster,Black magic,Holley adj fuel, 3.73
No times yet. 13.6 before heads,cam,inj,rr
www.fordmustanggt.com

Coolbreeze · 10-21-2001, 02:01 AM

I haven't did one in about 2 years. But your fears are right, they're still a pain in the A** to change.The dash has to come out.....Don't feel bad though me & a buddy are going to be changing his tomorrow(SUN 10-21)

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Mike
My 86GT site

[This message has been edited by Coolbreeze (edited 10-21-2001).]

grant66 · 10-21-2001, 02:25 AM

I have pulled my 88 5.0 Topless LX. It is a pretty hard job. If I can give any suggestions it would be to lable the connectors that are connected. The wiring harness is made for many extras. If you get frustrated. Go drink a beer. Relax and go after it again. Wiring harnesses are very expensive. JC Whitney 5.0 wiring harness is $500. Thank God you don't have fuel injection. Heater cores are a pain in the a**. Good Luck may the Force be with you.

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How to test your engine Harness

joe4speed · 10-21-2001, 03:01 AM

If you don't have a/c, it's a snap, if you do, patience works best!

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Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com
99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph!
1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

USMC302 · 10-25-2001, 04:22 PM

I actually got mine out without taking my dash out.
Unbolt the main dash support on the passenger side obviously and take out the glove box, then the fan blower assembly, you should be able to lower the whole devoce low enough to unsnap the top of the cover that holds the core in, of course you have to take out all of the bolts and hoses at the firewall under the hood too. Good Luck, I got a replacement for $40 brand new.

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88LX NOTCH 5.0, TFS Twisted Wedge Aluminum heads, 2.02 1.60 valves, BBK shorties unequal 1 5/8, off road H-pipe, Flowmasters, Drag lites, custom grind cam, solid motormounts, Aluminum Driveshaft, BBK springs, lakewood 90/10 50/50 shocks, BBK upper and lower control arms, 4.10 gears, centerforce DF clutch, adjustable BBK clutch cable with aluminum quadrant, Billet Steel flywheel, 70mm Acufab Throttle Body,MAC cold fender mount induction, K&N, 3 core radiator, flex-lite-fan, custom hardened push-

10-21-2001, 12:55 AM	#1
92Rustang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Smithton, IL, US Posts: 215	Another problem (heater core)FUN FUN FUN I have not done one of these in about eight years and it was on a 85GT. Do I still have to take the dash out(almost). I think I remember hearing they changed the design a little in the early 90's models? Or maybe I'm wishing they changed the design. Is this going to be as bad as I remember? Any tips? Thanks for all the help. ------------------ 92 GT 5-speed Windsor Jr,E303,1.7RR,Cobra intake,65mm TB,155lph,24 lbs,75mm MAS,shorties,h-pipe, 2.5 flowmaster,Black magic,Holley adj fuel, 3.73 No times yet. 13.6 before heads,cam,inj,rr www.fordmustanggt.com

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10-21-2001, 02:01 AM	#2
Coolbreeze Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: ~Columbus~GA~31909~ Posts: 156	I haven't did one in about 2 years. But your fears are right, they're still a pain in the A** to change.The dash has to come out.....Don't feel bad though me & a buddy are going to be changing his tomorrow(SUN 10-21) ... ------------------ Mike My 86GT site [This message has been edited by Coolbreeze (edited 10-21-2001).]

10-21-2001, 02:25 AM	#3
grant66 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Avon, CO, USA Posts: 63	I have pulled my 88 5.0 Topless LX. It is a pretty hard job. If I can give any suggestions it would be to lable the connectors that are connected. The wiring harness is made for many extras. If you get frustrated. Go drink a beer. Relax and go after it again. Wiring harnesses are very expensive. JC Whitney 5.0 wiring harness is $500. Thank God you don't have fuel injection. Heater cores are a pain in the a**. Good Luck may the Force be with you. ------------------ How to test your engine Harness

10-21-2001, 03:01 AM	#4
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	If you don't have a/c, it's a snap, if you do, patience works best! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

10-25-2001, 04:22 PM	#5
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	I actually got mine out without taking my dash out. Unbolt the main dash support on the passenger side obviously and take out the glove box, then the fan blower assembly, you should be able to lower the whole devoce low enough to unsnap the top of the cover that holds the core in, of course you have to take out all of the bolts and hoses at the firewall under the hood too. Good Luck, I got a replacement for $40 brand new. ------------------ 88LX NOTCH 5.0, TFS Twisted Wedge Aluminum heads, 2.02 1.60 valves, BBK shorties unequal 1 5/8, off road H-pipe, Flowmasters, Drag lites, custom grind cam, solid motormounts, Aluminum Driveshaft, BBK springs, lakewood 90/10 50/50 shocks, BBK upper and lower control arms, 4.10 gears, centerforce DF clutch, adjustable BBK clutch cable with aluminum quadrant, Billet Steel flywheel, 70mm Acufab Throttle Body,MAC cold fender mount induction, K&N, 3 core radiator, flex-lite-fan, custom hardened push-