Fox Body Mustang Heater Core Installation (79-93)

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The heater cores in Fox Body Mustangs are infamous for leaking and causing poor performance of your heating system. We get a constant barrage of questions on how to replace 79-93 Mustang heater cores. We listened to the outcries from our fellow enthusiasts and we created a step-by-step walkthrough video on how to replace your heater core. The installation does require you to have roughly a half to a full day of time set aside to tackle the job; however, doing the job yourself can save you hundreds of dollars!
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A bad or leaky heater core can cause steamed up windshields, a strong coolant smell coming from the dash, or even worse -- a wet passenger side floor. Don't let a bad heater core ruin your carpet and cause you to drive around in the cold! Pick up a 5.0Resto replacement heater core today and watch our installation video! We have them available for both A/C and Non-A/C Mustangs.
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Fox Body Heater Core Issues | 0:00
Remove Interior Components | 0:18
Remove The Dash | 0:33
Unplug Connections From Dash | 3:13
Remove HVAC Box, Accumulator Bracket and Heater Hoses | 3:31
Remove Old Heater Core | 4:18
Install New Heater Core | 4:40
Reinstall Components and Dash | 4:59
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@Mattrides247 9 лет назад

this video was helpful in deciding to bypass the heater.

@64impalaSSRealMechanic315 6 лет назад

After watching this video i decided heat is not needed

@monstermustang89 6 лет назад

Haha my thoughts exactly, once again great vid from lmr.com

@UFOGHOSTHUNTER 6 лет назад

It's hot in TX so, bye heater core!

@derstuka96 4 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@patricksommers2629 4 года назад

omg my exact same thought!!

@a1chemist1 6 лет назад

Back in 1989 i changed out a heater core in my 1985 GT. I took a different approach. I was able to cut a surgically straight section in the plastic heater core box and remove the core. I agree one shouldn't butcher up the car, but this approach saved me hours. Back then i was making less than 12K a year and couldn't afford to take my car to a shop. I replaced this cutout in the plastic heater core box with the section just cut out and was able to use a colleague and friend's polypropylene welding gun (he worked for a company that made laminar flow sampling hoods) to anneal the piece i had cut out.

@skeetret 10 лет назад

I DID THIS JOB ON MY 88 GT .IT WAS 5 YEARS OLD . I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW NEVER SAW WINTER OR RAIN. I HAD IT 7 YEARS WITH 24000 MILES ON IT . I PURCHASED A MANUAL FOR THE JOB. IT TOOK ME A DAY AND A HALF. I DID THIS JOB IN 1993 AROUND SPRINGTIME IN MY GARAGE WITH NO PEOPLE INTERUPTIONS THANK GOD . THE WAY YOU DEMONSTRATE IT IS EXACTLY THE WAY IT WENT ON MY CAR. WHEN I SAW YOUR VIDEO ,I THOUGHT BACK YEARS AGO WHEN I ACCOMPLISHED THIS TASK. NOW I'M 64 ,AND RETIRED . NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS ,I WILL NEVER ATTEMPT IT AGAIN ,LOL , HOWEVER , WHEN I FINISHED WITH THE HEATER CORE INSTALLATION ,AND I'M VERY METICULAS ,YOU COULDN'T TELL I TOUCHED THE CAR AT ALL . THANK GOD THERE WAS A MANUAL FOR IT ,BECAUSE IF ANYBODY DOESN'T TACKLE THIS JOB WITHOUT ONE, THEY'RE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE . GREAT VIDEO . BACK THEN YOU TUBE HADN'T BEEN INVENTED YET , AND BY THE WAY ,MINE WAS RED TOO . VERY INFORMATIVE . TAKE CARE ,AND THANK YOU .........

@SleeperGS 9 лет назад

Just did the heater core swap this weekend, and it took about 15 hours total. This video was a great guide, thanks LMR!

@Joesmusclecargarage 7 месяцев назад

I just did the heater core in my 89 today. Had it in my hands in 45 minutes. No broken parts, and didn’t dump the A/C. Took a little over an hour to put it back together.

@airsoftgunjk 3 месяца назад

LIES @@Joesmusclecargarage

@JesseG8GT 9 лет назад

WOW! You guys and this video made this project incredibly simple! Start to finish, keeping track of all screws and bolts it took me less than 5 hours doing it alone. This video made that happen! You guys are a great business and I'm always happy to make purchases through your web site. Thanks again! Best part, not one lost bolt! Ha!

@latemodelrestoration 9 лет назад

JesseG8GT Way to go! Glad we were able to help out, and thank you for your loyalty! -Landan

@blakesims5748 7 лет назад

JesseG8GT I plan on doing mine with this video as well.

@Joesmusclecargarage 7 месяцев назад

I just did the heater core in my 89 today. Had it in my hands in 45 minutes. No broken parts, and didn’t dump the A/C. Took a little over an hour to put it back together.

@OfficerPaterFamilias 10 лет назад

Man, you guys are doing a great job serving your customers. Great camera work and video!

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

Thanks Erik!

@mikedmop 7 лет назад

Heater Core cost $20.00 and a shop wants $700.00 to install it. Thanks to LATE MODEL RESTORATION for this kick ass video. I saved hundreds just by watching these videos and doing the repairs myself.

@Tuka-007 10 лет назад

Excellent video couldn't ask for a better walk-through video for this level of install. All that disassembling would frustrate most people.

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

Thanks. This was one install we get a lot of questions about. Hopefully this helps everyone feel more comfort about this installation.

@stringsattached67 5 лет назад

made me appreciate my job ' because I'd happily pay $1, 000 for a mechanic to do it after watching this video.

@patriotkieler9750 3 года назад

Too true lol My Car didn't come with AC I'm thinking about an aftermarket under dash unit. lol My heater core is far easier to replace.

@Joesmusclecargarage 7 месяцев назад

Jesus, you’re that lazy? I just did the heater core in my 89 today. Had it in my hands in 45 minutes. No broken parts, and didn’t dump the A/C.

@stringsattached67 7 месяцев назад

@@Joesmusclecargarage No I'm 56 and can't get under dashes anymore like I once could. Maybe if you weren't such a asshole you'd have more subscribers 🤷

@kevincraig5311 2 месяца назад

@@JoesmusclecargarageI can tell you’re proud too😂

@michaelbrown56 9 лет назад

My fox is needing heater core and really sweating it after watching this video i have alot more confidence! Thanks for sharing

@nitsgar 6 лет назад

Great Video. Insane amount of work for such a simple part.

@seanwarren951 9 лет назад

Just want to extend a quick thanks for an awesome video. I am just finishing up the replacement of the heater core on my 1989 5.0. Its a crappy job but following the steps carefully its nearly complete! I will say that if you need your car tomorrow morning maybe pay someone. It took me about 8 hours total. The good news is putting it back together was much faster than taking it apart. The shop manual is crap and the video was my best friend during this mission. Helpful tip: take pictures, make notes as you go and label all your screws and fasteners!!!! I didn't lose anything and I even found the ash tray spring under the console....... its closed now. keep up the good work.

@corbryant463 6 лет назад

Yeah, thanks for this. Probably one of the best how-to videos I've seen anywhere. You covered everything, and replacing mine went smoothly.

@droppedf100 10 лет назад

That was A very thorough step by step how to on what looks to be a ridiculously poor factory design. I'm glad that my truck wasn't nearly that bad. No wonder so many mustangs have no heat.

@michaelfabbrini2602 9 лет назад

Thanks for this!! Just changed the heater core on my 91GT. This video helped tremendously! Thanks again! Keep the videos coming!!!

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

Hey "GT George" we have a full Fuel System Restoration video series. You can watch it here -- ru-vid.com/group/PLMti2eKQ3th8c-RxVyQiYMiJb-NvRkjn3

@chrismayer8322 6 лет назад

Holy cow, I will never do that again. Ever bolt, connector and fastner is like a wrestling match. Thanks LMR

@gerryj8839 8 лет назад

Good Stuff!! I remember when the doing the heater core on my 86GT took 2 days (as a novice) and ended up with dozen screws/bolts left over and anyone needing a heater core in their 97-93 just sold their cars! This is a great video!

@dtrrtd774 8 лет назад

+Gerry Joseph Too funny! I can identify with both situations- ;) I'd consider leaving the two rear screws of the heater core lid off, to make it easier the next time, if there is a next time.

@luisnatal8658 8 лет назад

You guys are great at LMR. Thanks for the videos. I have done several things to my car with parts from LMR, and I always learn from these videos. !!

@InternetDude 5 лет назад

I’m doing this job right now, those rear screws are a real pain. I’m having a hard time getting the core out but I’ll keep working at it. This video is helpful!

@latemodelrestoration 5 лет назад

I fully understand your pain, I have done this one a time or two in the past and it is never fun.

@InternetDude 5 лет назад

Well I got the new core in. Oddly enough it was easier to reinstall the 4 cover screws than it was to remove them. Where do I put the yellow plastic restrictor in the hose? Does it matter which end I put it in? I know it goes in the larger hose.

@latemodelrestoration 5 лет назад

You just need to slip it in on the heater core side is where I install these at.

@302willstang 10 лет назад

These videos are the best how to videos on RU-vid great job guys keep it up

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

***** Thanks that means a lot! Just glad we could help!!

@413indianjosh 7 лет назад

thanks just changed mine today and the hardest thing was those bolts way in the back of the heater core cover. very helpful video

@edg6928 4 года назад

This video is amazing. These things are incredibly hard to disassemble without the right instructions

@user-oh5rn8kc2k 6 месяцев назад

Followed this video and successfully change my heater core on my 1992 Mustang GT Convertible. Thank you

@vincentcarvajal5876 10 лет назад

Doing a heater core installation by your self at 18 is a lot of work. You guys make it much easier tho with the help on these installation videos , thanks late model restoration

@joshsherwood7831 8 лет назад

This video was very helpful. We had removed everything just as you did (and little more work than necessary, but chalk it up to experience) and when got to the point to take the core cover off and was stuck...thank you we are very close.

@jcanvid 9 лет назад

Thank you late model restoration for this video it was great. I own my own shop an have this mustang needing a heater core. Now thanks to you guys I know exactly how I'm going to pursue this project:) Many thanks from Canavan's Automotive Repair

@joshuacantrell7060 8 лет назад

This video help tremendously thanks LMR

@davekiehl 6 лет назад

I followed this, it was a life saver.

@MrCpsloco 10 лет назад

Man, yall have patience for days!!!!..... can we get a fox temperature control cable replacement video? Bumper removal and fender removal vid? Thanks for reviving my love of the foxbody! And great customer service too!

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

MrCpsloco I will see if we can't work those into future videos. Thanks for the ideas.

@johntoccafondi2059 9 лет назад

I just finished replacing thhe heater core on my 87 lx 5.0 Mustang. Quite a job but I was redoing the seats and carpet so why not. I had bypassed it years ago so if ever there was a time to do it this was it since the seats and center console were out. It took some time and bruised knuckles. This is a great video. I have used latemodel videos before and they are a big help. It is great having heat again which extends the season I can drive it.

@mchristr 8 лет назад

Thanks for the great videos. Heater core replacement process for non-A/C car: 1. Drain coolant and loosen heater hoses 2. Remove glovebox 3. Remove small access panel 4. Remove heater core. 5. Reverse the order. Done.

@waynestinyworld 10 лет назад

Nice thorough vid. Excellent camera work in such a tight space.

@puyrm 10 лет назад

And here I thought this would be a giant pain in the ass...awesome post though. Much appreciated. Will order from LMR.

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

puyrm Thanks that is why we do this!

@ronniecline511 8 лет назад

Thanks for the video it made this job a lot simpler. Thanks LMR

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

***** Thanks for the comment. I will pass along the praise to the camera guy... those guys don't always get the credit that is due!

@natedub1 10 лет назад

I had no idea.....

@Raptorman5174 10 лет назад

I had a bad heater core in my old 88 LX hatch back mustang back in the day. wow thats a lot of work, no wonder mechanics charge you $1000 to do this job

@JonathanRushTexasFootball 10 лет назад

Nick Torres you ain't lying. Was thinking about doing this myself until I saw this video. Too time consuming, I can see this being an all day event with the wife asking how much longer will I be and me having to wrap it up the next day...definitely need to start early and block off most of the morning IMO.

@qaawale 9 лет назад

Jonathan Rush Mine went out in AZ... Had no need at all for a heater in Tucson, so I just bypassed it. Then I had to move to Missouri in December... I knew it would be a two day job and it most certainly was.

@kmossi6153 5 лет назад

Late Model Restoration hey is a 1988 mustang gt fox body for 600 with a bad heater core a good price?

@eddybearall 10 лет назад

Excellent video & to the points 😊 did one last year & doing one today I found to to give me over confidence as well help. Thank You Ed

@jordanmiddleton5769 10 лет назад

I really liked this video. It was really helpful for me. Something I would really enjoy to see you guys install is a performance camshaft into a 87-93 mustang 5.0.

@Bigphatfish50 10 лет назад

great video now i have to see if i really want to tackle this job myself

@MustangGuy6501 8 лет назад

thank you this video took my fear of this job away I'm ready to do it in my 87 it's much needed

@mustangflyer6878 6 лет назад

AWESOME VIDEO!!!!!! You just turned a nightmare project into an easy to understand methodical job. THANKS!!!!!!

@latemodelrestoration 6 лет назад

You are very welcome!

@ggonzalez347 10 лет назад

Great video!!! Can't wait for more videos on other repairs on the foxbody mustangs.

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

You can see more #foxbodymustang install videos and tech articles here: www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/79-93-Mustang-Tech-News

@kengill9367 4 года назад

Thank you my project is the whole car 😂 so I will be using this video for dash and bezel and heater core and ac and wiring and vacuum hose and steering wheel work. All I can say is saving it and thank you 🙏

@MrJsajames 10 лет назад

Very well done,And yes, A VERY big help, Thanks, Jeff

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

Glad we could help! - Jeff J

@_Livid_ 2 года назад

Normally I’d do the work myself, but this one I’d rather pay to have done. Thanks for talking me out of this headache!

@Indiansmoke1 6 лет назад

Not now. But a good winter project . Thanks again guys.

@cwozildjian 9 лет назад

bout to take this job on myself today I've been putting it off for a while now lol but it's starting to get cold and yeah the camera guy did a great job :)

@babynascar50 6 лет назад

Looks like a smooth process

@MrHereWeGoYo 10 лет назад

Thumbs up on a great video. That looks like an insane amount of work for such a simple part.

@mauricebattle978 9 лет назад

Nice work on heater core!

@orlandorivas9359 7 лет назад

awesome video helped out alot ...keep up the good work lmr...

@brimmer555 10 лет назад

Awesome, I hope it works out soon.

@billsullivan7239 7 лет назад

A very thorough and helpful.

@jerkeesvt 5 лет назад

Thanks for the tutorial!

@NeedATank 10 лет назад

great vid guys. those heater cores are a pain.

@marktindall9310 7 лет назад

Good job guys.

@The71boss351 9 лет назад

very helpful i did not use it to change heater core but used it to replace my dash that was cracked

@RyanPHill-le7vt 10 лет назад

Nice video fellas. Have to say after doing my 89 notch and watching you guys on the 93, I'd have to say my 89 was much easier. Lol. Also too you should always run the heater anytime you fill your radiator/reservoir.

@eZaFJDUBB 7 лет назад

I've been driving mine without a heater core for years, just have the windows down if it's cold and dress warm haha

@valerietoton5509 3 года назад

You too?

@hueroski 3 года назад

Try it with the windows up.

@eliseopacheco6144 5 лет назад

Great video! Very helpful!

@latemodelrestoration 5 лет назад

Thank you for the kind words, please make sure you are subscribed to our channel and please let us know if you need anything else.

@richardpyles9880 7 лет назад

this was very helpful to me thanks for the info.

@gonz5659 8 лет назад

full respect holy !!!! don't forget anything awesome videos

@xbrod7827 Год назад

Good to see how I do it long way from Australia to get some one to replace mine thanks

@kylepymale 10 лет назад

I like to put alot of jb weld at the base of the heatercore inlet and outlet tubes because ive seen alot of cracks at the base of the core were the two tubes are. it happens from people trying to put the heatercore hoses from the engine bay on to agressively and jiggling it around alot.

@arielvargas9588 8 лет назад

Thank you for the information and a video that you sharing it was great helpful thanks

@realmaindrianpace 4 года назад

I did this job on my '92 LX 14 years ago, and now I get to do it again. But as I recall, it really wasn't that bad.

@dansilva501 4 года назад

Great video .

@salpullo8795 6 лет назад

thanks for the video

@chargerm10 9 лет назад

great video! absolutely dreading doing this today but i will be walking through this help full video the whole time. lol man you look pissed in some scenes!

@svtmustang99 10 лет назад

Great video keep them coming

@elegancehomepainting 10 лет назад

awesome video do you guys have a video that shows how to install a temperature control switch for to the thermostat for an electric fan?

@norbertoguillen8801 7 лет назад

great video

@TheJAD1980 10 лет назад

Great video!!

@brimmer555 10 лет назад

Great job guys! I love the foxbody install videos. I want to see and install video of the (Ford Racing A/C Eliminator kit for the Fox Body Mustang.) PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

We will see about getting that on a list of future videos!

@Angel_268 6 лет назад

what else should you change while the dash is out that is known to go bad?

@balinstratton8702 8 лет назад

love this site need a video on blower motor

@83PoWeRrAm 10 лет назад

Thats a job and a half. nice work

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

Thank you!! We know RU-vid subscribers have been begging for this video for some time.... what better time of the year to get this done. Winter is fast approaching!

@nunyabinnis4069 6 лет назад

I don't have to do my heater core yet , but I saved this video after watching it and it Wil come in very handy , here's my question. I have the carpet kit from lmr, I wonder if it's advantageous to do the heater core while everything is out? Or should I just wait for it to go bad? Idk what I should do

@glantrider 10 лет назад

Holy cow, that was very extensive, hats off to you guys and anyone else that's done this. If I have heater core issues, is there a way to just bypass it all together?

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

glantrider yes you can bypass it if you like. You just loose your heater.... some parts of the country this isn't a problem :)

@johnbos6343 6 лет назад

Oh man! My heater is still going like a champ on my 92 Vert. Not looking forward to when I have to do this. Overall I guess this repair is pretty easy from what I could tell, just takes tons of time.

@LeadFoot150 10 лет назад

Thanks LMR for the vid and steps. It took 2 days and I got it all done and now doing some little things like LEDs in the dash. I have a piece above the ignition switch than has a wire and when pulled it shoots a metal bar on the switch what does it do???

@jaywally9893 10 лет назад

WoW!! I'm glad I live in Texas lol. That's a Nasty chore!

@peterflores7212 8 лет назад

thank you is very helpful

@keasbeyballer 9 лет назад

Appreciate the video, do you have one on how to do the schematics? I have a 88 mustang that needs wiring done.

@disabledvet420 10 лет назад

i have been doing car stereos for about 18 years and taking the dash or part of the dash out is always such a pain. especially newer cars with more electronic garbage

@rossflores1 8 лет назад

Thank you !

@bryceborntodrum 9 лет назад

Thanks very helpful.

@Jwall0607 9 лет назад

Awesome, I am glad we could help out!

@M-E-G-A 3 года назад

4:24 maaan, you weren’t kidding about those two bolts! I was drenched in sweat doing it!🥶

@dntlss 9 лет назад

i wonder how many times you said the word "remove" in this video, lol, kidding aside, thank you so much for this video, i have a 91 vert and have been avoiding this like the plague but im gonna have to break down and do it at some point in time, i am buying the best and most expensive heater core 1000% USA made even if i have to have someone custom make it for me, there will be no chinese nothing in this operation PERIOD,well maybe the tools but thats about it.

@gregoryjackson958 3 года назад

Thanks big help

@vincentsmith1076 8 лет назад

great video would the steps for this be the same for a convertible 99 v6 mustang

@allboostnojuice 10 лет назад

Awesome video!

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

I'm a little basis to this but I would have to agree!

@jucedcustoms2274 3 года назад

very helpful

@denniskelly3110 6 лет назад

Hey LMR guys, first is like to say your videos have saved me so much time in getting my fox back on the road thank you thank you. But referring to this video, I have an 88 fox and under my steering column my area is a little different than your video. Mine is solid to the mail box. So I don't see a way to drop the steering before pivoting the dash. Is there a different way to do mine?

@fadatecMiami 6 лет назад

No wonder they charge an arm and a leg.....Thanks for the Video. It will help.

@SuperGamefreke013 10 лет назад

Just started this process on my 86 about 4 hours ago, Wish me luck guys

@latemodelrestoration 10 лет назад

Best of luck! Let us know if you have any questions!!

@Travos69 Год назад

My dad did this to my 86 and didn't use a baffle.. the new core blew within weeks and now 10 years later I'm saying it's finally time to do it. I can't believe you can't just remove the glove box to get to it. How mean!

@darrenhall7990 8 лет назад

I don't have enough curse words in my vocabulary to do the heater core. I'll pay someone to do that one. I've had 5 mustangs, 3 of them were foxes. The 65 and 67 were a breeze compared to the late models.