88 Bronco Heater Core Replacement
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88 Bronco Heater Core Replacement
Hello all,
I'm a new user here and I have a 88 Bronco that I need to replace the heater core in it. Does anyone have any time saving suggestions that I might be able to use? After I get the heater core replaced, then it's on to the leaky gas tank.
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Steve
I'm a new user here and I have a 88 Bronco that I need to replace the heater core in it. Does anyone have any time saving suggestions that I might be able to use? After I get the heater core replaced, then it's on to the leaky gas tank.
Thanks
Steve
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Steve...welcome to FTE. You're going to get this from a lot of people, but you've made it to the best resource out there for fixing up a Bronco, or any Ford Truck for that matter.
I personally have no idea about your heater core, BUT, this website is huge, and not young...check the archives. Above your first message there is a blue bar with a "SEARCH" feature (not "search this thread"). I would either click on that, or on it's "advanced search" tab, and type in what you're looking for. There are millions of posts in here, and I guarantee that with enough searching you'll find something.
In the meantime, keep checking back in here. It's almost sick how much a lot of these guys know about fixing Broncos. I personally have saved a ton of money, and learned so much more just by reading. They're all full of ideas too...you should see some of the things guys in here have built for themselves.
I can't say it enough...you're in the right spot Steve, just stick around.
I personally have no idea about your heater core, BUT, this website is huge, and not young...check the archives. Above your first message there is a blue bar with a "SEARCH" feature (not "search this thread"). I would either click on that, or on it's "advanced search" tab, and type in what you're looking for. There are millions of posts in here, and I guarantee that with enough searching you'll find something.
In the meantime, keep checking back in here. It's almost sick how much a lot of these guys know about fixing Broncos. I personally have saved a ton of money, and learned so much more just by reading. They're all full of ideas too...you should see some of the things guys in here have built for themselves.
I can't say it enough...you're in the right spot Steve, just stick around.
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I replaced mine last year and it was very easy. I don't remember the exact details but all you do is:
1). Label and disconnect the 2 heater hoses from the engine compartment.
2). Remove glove box lid.
3). Remove a few screws which hold the heater core on.
4). I think at this point I had to move either a vacuum line or a wire.
5). Pull out the heater core.
You may want to drain a little coolant out before you start. If you have a digital camera you may want to take pictures as you go. It has saved me a couple of times. You also may consider replacing all your coolant hoses while you are at it.
1988 EB Bronco - 302 - AOD - 3.55 Lim Slip 8.8- Manual Hubs and Transfer Case - BFG 32/11.5 AT - 209,000 miles
1). Label and disconnect the 2 heater hoses from the engine compartment.
2). Remove glove box lid.
3). Remove a few screws which hold the heater core on.
4). I think at this point I had to move either a vacuum line or a wire.
5). Pull out the heater core.
You may want to drain a little coolant out before you start. If you have a digital camera you may want to take pictures as you go. It has saved me a couple of times. You also may consider replacing all your coolant hoses while you are at it.
1988 EB Bronco - 302 - AOD - 3.55 Lim Slip 8.8- Manual Hubs and Transfer Case - BFG 32/11.5 AT - 209,000 miles
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Thanks for the tips. I did it almost the way that jem suggested, except I had my 6 year old son in the cab taking the cover screws out while I loosened up the clamps. I didn't have any hoses "connected", one that was in a holder on the side that I had to move out of the way before I could get the cover out. I did not remove any coolant before I disconnected the hoses. Once the hoses were off the copper, I just covered the hole with my thumb and moved the hoses to a position that they wouldn't leak in. All in all it was pretty painless, about 45 mins start to finish and like I said, I even had my 6 year old helping me out. Now I have to drop the gas tank to see what sizr opening it has so I can order a new one.
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I replaced mine last year as well, along with dropping my gas tank to repair the float. Welcome to the forum, there is a world of knowledge here. These guys saved me $$$$ in expensive "diagnosis fees" over the the last year.
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