[pistonslap]

How hard is it to change the heater core? I've already replaced all brakelines, struts and coils, tie rod ends, so I'm fairly confident I will be able to do this also. Any tips to save me from dis-assembling any thing I don't need too?
Thanks,
Tom

 

[Egnorant]

Tedious

Plenty of good writeups in the "How to" section.
This is a tedious process that has many steps.

My only real hints are...

Get a couple of those magnetic trays..one for each side.
Remove both front seats...4 bolts each and makes life a lot easier.
Disconnect the speedo cable at the transmission so you can slide out the instrument cluster.
A flexible 1/4 extension is your friend for those screws near the windshield.
Nutdrivers and torx screwdrivers are great.

AS you take stuff apart, take a moment to learn how it will be put back.
This is helpful due to the sheer volumne of nuts, screws, actuators, plugs, clips, hoses, and routing of these items.

Bruce

 

[HyBrad]

Yes piston.. in case you didn't know... the entire dashboard has to be removed.

Difficulty... well you can probably tackle it.. there's nothing really 'difficult' about it.. it's just A LOT of work... hundreds of small nuts and bolts to keep track of, and plan on it taking a whole weekend.

Just do a search there are several write-ups here.

 

[LOWETGT]

 

[Intuit]

Hard ? What are you guys talking about !? It only took that guy ~10 minutes for the whole disassembly!

Eggcelent video. One word... AHHHHHHH !!!!!
hehehe...

Put that up in the FYI thread.

FLIP THAT... I'm going to replace my coolant this weekend...

 

[95EscortDriver]

spoke my mind on the heater core vid. Great video, glad someone up north doesn't call "The Man" for everything. and the guy knew what he was doing except for 1 thing, his speedometer is missing the clip that holds it in place, and his gear for it is so corroded its welded in place, so it's been a while since he checked his tranny fluid.

 

[racethisescort89]

ive watched that video once and well frankly it looks about a medium skill level. as long as you got a clue and are visually intune with things you should be able to get it out