[Shotimes] Why are we talking about heater cores? was:Re: [Shotimes] Heater Core ?s.

[Frank Costa]

I allready answered what you have to do with the core. If you have to
replace it yourself, just kill yourself. I cannot gurantee enough how i will
never ever do another heater core in a taurus again. Ill just pay to have it
changed. It was rediculous doing it. I guess it was a learning experiance
and i could probably do it in about 6 hours but it just sucks. I would
simply kill myself if i was forced to do it again. I was muttering things
that would scare the most evil man.


Frank Frank Costa and the "SHOrage"
89 In The Currant Red Flavor

MODS-
Extrude Honed Intake
Gutted Catalytic Converters
Dynomax Catback System
Dynomax Super Turbo Mufflers
Koni Externally Adjustable Inserts
Eibach Lowering Springs

SERVICE-
60k @ 135k
Replaced Sub Frame
Replaced Inner Tie Rods And Outer Tie Rod Ends
91 And Up, Front And Rear Swaybar ENDLINKS
SHO Nut Front And Rear Reinforced Motor Mounts
Ford OEM Transaxle Mount
4th Clutch In 5 Months
3rd Transaxle In 5 Months

TO BE INSTALLED-
NONE

NEXT THING TO BREAK-
Transaxle (Blocker Rings are bad)

Shifter Linkage (Its Gonna happen, it is just a matter of time)

WISH LIST-
Too Much To Mention


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----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Weinrich" <stevwein@swbell.net>
To: "SHOtimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Heater Core ?s.


> David,
>
> Yep, there is a 90 degree bend in both the AC lines about 2 inches from
the
> firewall end.  That will only give you enough slack to pull the heater box
> back about 3-4 inches before you run out of movement. You would need 8-10
> inches of movement to get the heater core out.
>
> I checked this carefully last month befor concluding there was no other
way.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David P" <jpotter8@bellsouth.net>
> To: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>; "SHOtimes"
<shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 4:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Heater Core ?s.
>
>
> > I haven't attempted the Taurus yet, but my Mustang also "required" that
> the
> > a/c core be disconnected. I was, however, able to get the heater core
out
> > without disrupting the a/c core by loosening all the a/c hose and tank
> > mounts so that the lines going through the firewall could move. Is this
a
> > possibility with the Gen2, or is there something really funky that
> prevents
> > all possible side-steps?
> >
> >
> > David P
> >
> > 95MTX
> >
> >
> >
> > ~
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
> > To: "Heikki Laine" <heikki@heikkilaine.com>; "SHOtimes"
> > <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 15:57
> > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Heater Core ?s.
> >
> >
> > > Heikki,
> > >
> > > Paul's advice about refurbishing the heater hoses was good.
> > >
> > > To replace the core, you have to at least dismount the heater box, if
> not
> > > remove it entirely from the car.  This is not rocket science but it
will
> > > take a lot of time --- figure a weekend.  In my case, two.  You have
to
> > > dismount the steering column and dash, and pull the dash rearward
about
> a
> > > foot.  Lots of bolts and screws --- make sure you have a system for
> > keeping
> > > them organized with information about where they came from.  The
heater
> > box
> > > is mounted to the firewall with three studs, so you have to remove
three
> > > nuts on the engine side (two up, one from underneath).  If your car
> still
> > > has a living AC system, it will  need to be evacuated,
dis/reconnected,
> > and
> > > refilled.
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