should i replace my heater core?

94Pro-5.0 · Jul 26, 2010

i am going to be pulling out my dash soon and was wondering if i should replace my heater core while i have the dash out. is it a lot more work to replace it? how much more stuff do i have to remove to get to it? do these commonly go out; my car has about 200k on the body but i have no problems with the heater core yet.

Matt94GT · Jul 26, 2010

If your dash is out id say yes. BUT make sure you do it right and make sure its a OEM unit (dont cheap out) or it will start leaking on you.

I think they usually go before 200k that's for sure, maybe its been replaced?

duff daddy · Jul 26, 2010

Real men dont run heat in their car, remove the heater unit as is and save the weight!!

switch96 · Jul 26, 2010

It was very simple on my old T-Bird once I had the dash out. There should be a plastic lid on top of the box that hides the core. Just make sure to use some silicone around it when you re-install.

ttocs · Jul 26, 2010

while you have it out I would certainly do it.

Mine went out at 98k miles

uncltrvlnmatt · Jul 27, 2010

Seems like a good idea to me.

NotQuik · Jul 27, 2010

Mine is bypassed right now, and i'm looking for a good reason to remove the dash so I can replace it. What's your reason?

Javi · Jul 27, 2010

swap in a dash without the ugly,useless clock on it.
need any more reasons? lol

Javi · Jul 27, 2010

Duff Daddy said:
Real men dont run heat in their car, remove the heater unit as is and save the weight!!

How much deos it weight? i dont drive my car in the winter, so this might be a good idea.
plus i could save $100.00

switch96 · Jul 27, 2010

25ish I would think, but I've never fully removed one.

duff daddy · Jul 27, 2010

javi said:
Duff Daddy said:

Real men dont run heat in their car, remove the heater unit as is and save the weight!!

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How much deos it weight? i dont drive my car in the winter, so this might be a good idea.
plus i could save $100.00

I realized when was working on the motor I would need a nipple for the water pump,then teh hose and then connect at the fire wall. I started thinking,this motor is sealed already, fack it I dont need heat. I will still have a blower to move the air but doesnt need a heater core for that, or coolant in there for that matter