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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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Leaking Heater Core

I know somebody here has had this problem.

I need some help...........

Does anyone have a detailed view on R&R of the heater core on my 95 dually?

Thanks in advance for all of the input.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Wow, not even 1 reply? LOL

I bypassed the heater core for now, but I would really like to replace it.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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This is out of my Chilton Manual Sam, so here goes:

1. Drain the cooling system to a level below the heater core.
2. Disconnect the coolant hoses at the heater core tubes.
3. Remove the glove compartment.
4. Disconnect the temperature and function cables.
5. From inside the passenger's compartment, remove the 7 screws that secure the heater core access cover to the plenum chamber. Remove the cover.
6. Remove the heater core.
7. Installation is reverse of removal.

I dont know if thats what your looking for and forgive me if you already knew that. Just tryin to help a brother out.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Sorry, mine has been OK, I can't help.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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1996 Bronco/F-Series Workshop Manual

Click on "Climate Control System" -> "Heating and Defrosting".

Under "Removal and Installation" Click on "Heater Core".
 
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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Good post Jim.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 04:49 AM
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Sam, replacing the heater core on these trucks is SUPER easy. Don't drain the radiator, just pull the lines off and block them.....but you already did that. Pull the glove box and you will see the screws in there you need to remove to get at it. It's a no brainer for sure.

When I went to colorado to buy Rockee, we popped the heater core 70 miles from nowhere. We capped the line and kept running, while running down the road, my cousin had the heater core out in 20 min with a screw driver and a mini adjustable wrench....driving down the road!!!!!

It's easy man, just pull the glove box, few screws and your home free.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 06:24 AM
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Yup, it's pretty easy, but I don't have a cool story about changing mine like Cody does.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Hey thanks guys for the help and story Cody that was great LMAO I'll get right on it.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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Hey Sam, no problem. Glad we could help out. Dont use my write up though. Do it Codys way. You can one up him if you change it out while YOU are driving the truck. Long as you dont crash. haha. just kidding. I dont recommend that.
 
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