Well, dammit, looks like I did NOT avoid the dreaded leaking heater core issue so many have enjoyed here and posted about over the years. Noticed there was some coolant under the SVO a while back, and figured that came from when I was installing all the new coolant lines and hoses. Started and ran the car a few days ago, and today decided to go out and see if I can start unbolting the leaking rack to get a jump on that job. I also wanted to see how much I could do by myself since my shoulder joint surgery in January (I got the tie rods loose and the rack to crossmember nuts loose).
When I started working on the passenger side of the car, I noticed fresh coolant on the floor. Hmmm. Started looking around and finally discovered the evaporator drain tube was wet with...... coolant. FML!!! So, looks like I have that project to add to my stack of other projects, which should keep me busy well into the next millennium!
Anyway, just wanted to come here to see if there are any preferred heater core brands or sources, or if there are any to actively avoid? I suspect that ALL 1986 Mustang with A/C heater cores will work? I have the FSM, and found the link to the FEP articles regarding the steps involved to R&R the core, but want to get the correct core first. I'm willing to pay for NOS, if anyone knows of any available IFF those are any better. If that won't make any difference, I'm fine with that, too. Luckily, the hoses are fresh, so shouldn't be a big problem.
Thanks for any info.
When I started working on the passenger side of the car, I noticed fresh coolant on the floor. Hmmm. Started looking around and finally discovered the evaporator drain tube was wet with...... coolant. FML!!! So, looks like I have that project to add to my stack of other projects, which should keep me busy well into the next millennium!
Anyway, just wanted to come here to see if there are any preferred heater core brands or sources, or if there are any to actively avoid? I suspect that ALL 1986 Mustang with A/C heater cores will work? I have the FSM, and found the link to the FEP articles regarding the steps involved to R&R the core, but want to get the correct core first. I'm willing to pay for NOS, if anyone knows of any available IFF those are any better. If that won't make any difference, I'm fine with that, too. Luckily, the hoses are fresh, so shouldn't be a big problem.
Thanks for any info.
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