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Topic: heater core
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bannister
Journeyman Posts: 18
From: san diego california
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-01-2006 04:36 PM
 
whats the best way to get to my heater core 65 mustang coupe
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gjz30075
Gearhead Posts: 105
From: Roswell, Ga.
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 03-01-2006 04:41 PM
Drain the coolant, cut the heater hoses, then go under the dash and disconnect the cables that go to the heater box. There is one screw that is up behind the glove box. Remove it and it should pull right out. This is the 'high level' instructions but should get you through it.
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gjz30075
Gearhead Posts: 105
From: Roswell, Ga.
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 03-01-2006 04:43 PM
Whoops, forgot to mention that the heater core is inside the heater box and once you get the box out, you'll see that it is split into two pieces. Remove the clips that tie the two pieces together and split apart the box. You'll see the heater core then.
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bannister
Journeyman Posts: 18
From: san diego california
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-01-2006 06:56 PM
well I managed to *#*# that up! The piece wouldnt come apart so it broke. It was pretty crusty in there! Now I need a whole new box assembly. What do I do to take this out, Do I have to disconnect the blower from the engine firewall?
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 03-01-2006 07:07 PM
There are 4 nuts that need to be removed from the engine compartment side of the firewall for the heater box to be able to drop out.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 03-01-2006 07:13 PM
Will mine fit your car??? I'd take it out and send it to ya for the price of shipping if you want it. Mine has been un-hooked from water for at least 2 years now, and it worked before it was, so let me know.------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
2:79 rear gears
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 03-02-2006 08:37 AM
68coop
How did you bypass your heater? A short loop of hose?
I'm thinking of doing the same thing with my 65 FB since the blower motor doesn't work and I don't drive it in cold weather anyway.
I might eventually pull the whole heater assembly & do a heater delete for the controls & firewall hole.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-02-2006 09:44 AM
That's what I do. Screw the heater. Have a 68 heater and also complete AC system, but am going with an underdash AC unit.[This message has been edited by mellowyellow (edited 03-02-2006).]
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 03-02-2006 10:23 AM
I thought about under dash AC for my GT350H clone. It would be nice in a black car in the summer time...
Most likely after a painless wiring harness, after a crate motor, C-4 rebuild & new rear end among other little things.Bannister,
I may have the heater assembly for sale when I finally get around to yanking it out.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 03-02-2006 11:28 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Blacksmith:
68coop How did you bypass your heater? A short loop of hose?
Exactly. I just used one of the hoses I cut, and left it around 18/24"'s long, and it worked fine. I have to re-tape the fitting that goes in the intake, I noticed it was leaking a little.------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
2:79 rear gears
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 03-02-2006 12:34 PM
Thanks for the info.
Have added it to my "To Do" list along with about 40 or so other things...
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-02-2006 04:08 PM
What about the rubber caps that are sold in the "HELP" racks to cap off manifold and heater.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 03-02-2006 04:20 PM
I just left enough to splice back into from the firewall. The loop goes from intake to water pump.  ------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
289
C4
2:79 rear gears
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