1999 F250 4x4 heater core replacement
I'm sure this post has been answered a 100 times, I apologize for not searching and just asking this question again... Does anyone have detailed instructions\a proceedure for this? My son just popped home with my grandson with a leaking heater coil in his 99 F250 4x4 truck. We need to repair it ASAP, as he has to leave to go back home in a couple of day's. Money is tight for him and I want to help. Other than stroking a check to "tha man" to do this, is this a dash removal type job or one an ole X mechanic can perform.:) I usually hang in the 73-79 group. Thank you for any information other than (yea, ya gatta remove the dash) :-X21
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Heater Core
****** name=tps_proctitle content="Heater Core">Removal NOTE: If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be leak-tested before it is removed from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 412-00.
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Instrument Panel
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WoW good luck
Just a few lines after sending you all the stages of the repair (dash removal#1,2, and 3). I do this for a living and the vehicle you are wanting to do is a bit of a challange. for what its worth when doing them i undo the dash enough to pull the dash out on the passenger side enough to crawl under it and remove the heater assembly . its difficult operation, but like a person i know tells me often its just nuts an bolts. another possability is to go on craigs list and look for a Ford tech who is either unemployed or wanting more $$$. good luck
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[QUOTE=Dr. Rik;10005594]Just a few lines after sending you all the stages of the repair (dash removal#1,2, and 3).
Thank you for the write up, I just got home from work and read this. I cant seem to open the links and the pictures wont show up. Looks like this was an awsome write up. Thanks again, Rich |
The message is still there.
I was quite surprised, last night it said no more than thirty pictures per message, so thats why i broke it up in the three stages, when i was looking at it all they were there. Its funney that some of the pictures help but mostly it is all about knowing you can,however if you are under a time restraint you might need to look at plan "B" good luck
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How do I get a username and password for that site? Haha!
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I'd recommend changing the blend door also - while you're under the dash.
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Originally Posted by Dr. Rik
(Post 10010617)
it is all about knowing you can,however if you are under a time restraint you might need to look at plan "B" good luck
I gave him a screwdriver and a gallon of water;) If it leaks, he can bypass it again.:D |
UPDATE
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I gave him a screwdriver and a gallon of water;) If it leaks, he can bypass it again.:D[/QUOTE] I will NEVER, EVER use this sh#t again. I knew better, and I used it anyway. The only thing guaranteed about this crap is that it will fail when you are in the middle of nowhere. Long story short, the seal failed on my son's trip back home, while in the middle of nowhere. I apologized to him and my DIL, and grandchild. Next time, I'll replace the leaking component, or pay the man to do the same, no exceptions. Sorry for the rant, If I could beat my own ass, I'd do it right now. Thank's Mel for the hookup that I let slip through my fingers. I'm Putting the Jim Beam down now! |
Sorry to hear that the "quick fix" didn't work out. In the past I have learned that Barrs Leak is the only nearly safe product to use for something like this. I have used as many as 2 or 3 cans/jars of it in one application and with our trucks the only way is through the main or upper radiator hose to the radiator and not the reservoir. It's also a PIA to do but not as bad as changing the heater core. Then to insure against clogging the system you need to flush the excess out and refill with fresh coolant. I would never recommend this method except in the most dire circumstances. I hope your son and family made it back home with no further problems.
I have a '98 Expedition that I'm selling cheap that needs a 4.6 engine only, the rest of it is in great shape. Why don't you buy that for him? An engine will run under $250 at Pick-N-Pull. A week end of labor and he he could have a great family truck. You have my number. |
Originally Posted by Moto Mel
(Post 10030093)
. I hope your son and family made it back home with no further problems.
They did, thank you for asking! I have a '98 Expedition that I'm selling cheap that needs a 4.6 engine only, the rest of it is in great shape. Why don't you buy that for him? An engine will run under $250 at Pick-N-Pull. A week end of labor and he he could have a great family truck. You have my number. Thanks Rich |
Originally Posted by Riderman
(Post 10038087)
Does it have a motor that need's rebuilt? Your right, I have your number. Looks like my 76 is on hold for a while.
Thanks Rich |
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