F150 Heater Core part 3

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[@burlbark]

Just did my buddies f-150 it took 3.5 hrs total with me fixing all his mistakes and eating lunch. I used a 18v impact driver with 3/8" drive and a 1/4" drive adapter, and a 1/4" stubby ratchet. Needed a swivel only a couple of times. Way easier than I thought it was going to be. I charged him $200 and the shop quoted $900. Awesome video....

[@ronchadwick8552]

I watched the same video Eight years ago and did this repair which I thank you for the advice. Now in the present Time I need to do it again!😢 So I returned to your channel for a refresher course. Tomorrow Ronnie starts on a new adventure again. Thank you so much for all your information😁

[@realfixesrealfast]

Thanks for your comments Ronnie.

[@highwaystartruckrepair]

This was an absolutely excellent tutorial on what is a really sucky job. Excellent tips, concise directions…. This was awesome.

[@realfixesrealfast]

Glad it helped, thanks for your comments

[@phillipclark1893]

Explained clealy like a good teacher. Thanks.

[@misionaremisa4133]

Thank you for making these videos to remove the heater core and all that needs to come out. I sincerely appreciate them and will use them to tackle my biggest project ever. I'll fill you in on my job when completed. Thanks again!!! Misionare

[@ozthemagi13]

I don't have a job, I don't have 1k, no shop to work in, but I have tools, technical skill, and time to try. Thanks for the detail and thorough directions. I'll admit I'm a little scared, but I'm broke so I have no choice but to do this. I need a vehicle to drive just in case I find that job. ;-)

[@richardchapman3489]

Did you find a job and did the job go well for you?

[@r3alfish]

​@@richardchapman3489 ain't no telling how many jobs and life changes dude has had in 9 years. Lol.

[@eharris6347]

lol

[@michaelfarquhar6732]

Wish I would of watched this before I started pulling the dash! Been changing a heater core for 2 days now. Lesson learned! Thanks for sharing. Awesome job!

[@BogusQuacky]

my truck hasnt been running for like 2 weeks.. i pulled the dash thinking the parts would be here soon. nope

[@briansmobile1]

Thanks for the tip on the blend door!

[@imjeremy51]

Thank you. These vidios are amazing. Even the little tips about the tray. As a "shade tree" mechanic I am going to start doing that. beats the hell out of a full magnetic tray, or a million ziploc bags like I usually use on big projects. will be saving this video for my near future heater core venture....

[@kenzarko7818]

I use old pill bottles. Lol

[@pa22flyguy]

Excellent how to video. Just finished my Ford Expedition and everything went just as you described. Also appreciate the tip about changing the blend door and how to shave the plastic housing to get everything to work smoothly. You saved me a lot of headaches with your attention to detail.

[@millenium757]

watched this series and it helped me and my pops do his 98 f150 im 4.5 hrs. thanks great videos

[@samd410]

Thanks, you are the best teacher, very thorough. I learned a lot from you. Keep these fantastic videos rolling.

[@henniti]

Just took me about 3.5 hrs to get the dash out of the way, still hung up on something on the drivers side, plus I've got a manual transmission. Without your great videos I would have likely taken out way too many screws....My dash is waaaay dirtier than yours....used up a half hour vacuuming and wiping as I went...tomorrow I will be tackling the core and the blend door. Many thanks. I have also used your small container system, with notes...

[@timosness3667]

Ya i understand what you went Through! Mine had like a inch of dust on everything and bugged me so i spent the first day cleaning and the second installing the core. Lol

[@scottduppstadt1078]

Excellent Video !!!! I'm gonna have to do this job soon and this was very easy to follow. Step by step for the most part. Thank You for the informative video.

[@spelunkerd]

That's a brilliant summary, Duane. With so many steps and plastic tabs, the first time a guy does this he has to count on breaking something on the way.

[@richardcabitto5108]

You sir, are an inspiration! I will be attempting and completing this job very soon with the confidence and knowledge to do it right! Tyvm! RC

[@johnthario9606]

I have a tip to add. I did this job on my 1998 f150 yesterday it was fun! If you buy the doorman blend door that has the metal end on it it's too big like he says. He also said to use a hobby knife to shave the edges. I tried that and I did not succeed. So I ended up having to remove the floor vent and actuator so that I could make the hole bigger in diameter without messing up the actuator. First I used a knife and to me that just made it look uneven. So I sat down and thought for a second. O I got and idea. I ended up using a 5/8 in. in diameter pattle bit to bore out the hole. Fits like a glove. But it took me about and hour to remove the floor vent and actuator because I had to remove all of the bolts from the passenger side because the dash was already removed. Other than that the set of videos on this topic was very helpful. Thank You Sir!

[@timosness3667]

I said screw it, so i removed the metal part and installed the blend door. Lol

[@douglasgoldstein8990]

Great how to! Helped me on my 2001 F150, just a few small differences than the truck you used, but it helped a ton. Thank you!

[@dannyortiz8079]

Thank you for the video. I will be tackling this big job on my 98 F150 in a few days. This video has given me a ton of info and confidence to do it myself. Thank you very much.

[@mysweetlord1]

That was very informative and better than the other's I've seen, thank you

[@geraldvaldez3636]

I just took one out today and by reading manuals, watching some good videos like this, enthusiasm, core was out in no time . . .

[@marcdellario7970]

OK I've watched all 3 videos on this heater core replacement. I started by breaking both heater hoses at the firewall. No problem you showed the parts to fix them. Second on an F-150 with a 4.2 V6 the engine fuse box is too close to the connectors. Solution was remove the fuse box from the mount. I'll start in the cab later tomorrow but for any novice I expect this to take 3 to 4 days at the least. We'll see. I do love the videos.

[@kevinreardon2558]

Thanks. Now I really know what I'm in for. Thanks for the tip of replacing the mixer door, that helps. Watching this done professionally is so much better then watching the hacks who take a hack saw to the parts just to save them what they think are a few bucks.

[@tinydx95t2]

Great video series.I have never had to deal with a newer car that had to have the dash out yet but after watching this with my mechanical back round I feel confident that I could do this job. It may take some time to do but I defiantly could see myself doing it.Thanks for showing us it because its a great video.Thanks for showing it.

[@lucky2knight]

This video was very helpful in that it helped me understand all the work involved in replacing the header core to my truck. What I did in the mean time was to bypass my supply lines. I knew it was a big job but I know this is too much for me. If I had a second vehicle I may try it. Very well done and was explained very simply though it is not a simple job. I think this is an awesome video as well and give it my two thumbs up. He can work on my truck any time. Keep up the good work guys.

[@jasonshrout8921]

Thanks for posting these videos! The methodology and tips that you have provided will save me time and what's left of my sanity. Won't keep me from cussing Ford while I'm doing it, but your instruction should keep it down to only a few choice phrases. Again... THANK YOU!

[@senadkatana9224]

Watched your video and its great detailed and helpful video for person like myself who arent mechanics to be able to save money. I had problem with mine starting to blow hot air and then hot air turns to cold after 10 sec. I went and hose it (clean) lines as I was told to do it,it could help.I did notice a bit change but after little bit was all the same.I have decided this week to go and change and get me new heater core. Thanks again

[@tedpartlow5683]

Great, informative video. Very well done. I am a 25 year tech and this video saved me a ton of time. If you read this comment on another video , it was a mistake. Thought I was commenting on this one. Well done and thank you!!

[@klc317]

You dont need heat...just put on a sweater...ha Great video and a thorough explanation of the work involved.

[@jeremiahfisher6994]

I watched all 3 of your videos I myself have a 99 all the same I'm favoring your videos so i can do mine in 2 wks of course its -10 today under a warning for windchill and my heater core decides to go to sh6t right after I flushed the system 2 wks ago of course. After watching these I feel I can tackle it in 2 wks after I get my medication. My dads lending me his truck with no rush to return so i can take my time and do it right! Thank u for these 3 short videos I'm no master but I'm going to give it the ole college try lol

[@abdyfe]

im a mechanic my self i can tell u this guy is good and he know his shit...

[@jstmoto]

By far the BEST auto repair videos on KZbin. Thanks for another good one!

[@siphonda]

By far the BEST auto repair videos on KZbin love your video big fan!

[@kenzarko7818]

Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!! This series of 3 videos has helped me out tremendously with my 98 F150! I'm on my 3rd heater core replacement in the last 2 years. This is my third heater core from Spectra(thankfully cover by warranty which is the only reason why I keep using them. And the reviews on all the other aftermarket ones are terrible. And $200 for a Motorcraft one cuts into my beer budget too much.) Going to try hooking a ground wire to the core somehow this time. I got some advice from a few mechanics that recommended that because of a possible electrolysis problem. Not sure if anyone else has had this issue. If anyone has run into this before, please let me know if a ground wire worked. Also, just wanted to throw it out there that the tool he uses in the video to pop the hoses off is totally worth buying! Got mine on Amazon for $21.99 with Prime. If you're going to do this job GET THAT TOOL!!! Your knuckles will thank you. Lol. 🛠

[@realfixesrealfast]

Ken, thanks for your comments, and I'm glad it helped

[@JUANITO5338]

I did this today and removed the whole dash up to the heatercore removed and took me exactly 1 hour and 40 minutes from start to where heatercore was officially removed from the truck.... not gonna lie, i used a drill to faster remove bolts but honestly the video made it easier by knowing where the bolts were.. good deal sir.

[@LettinTheLooseEndDrag]

This guy is really good! I wish this were my truck he was working on:)

[@kerrykaminski2904]

I am in the middle of exactly this job. Thankyou for the terrific video. Ford deserves a lot of criticism for the way they implemented all this.

[@goyeabuddy]

great job! I've replaced heater cores before, but usually on the older cars where they can be as quick as an hr or all day long..15 yrs sounds like the average life span of these cores. again, nice job on the presentation of the heater core removal..

[@swtracey]

Great video thank you for taking the time to explain this my heater core just crapped out at least if I get caught up I can go back to this video!!!!!

[@kevinfujioka4152]

Great complete information a lot of very usefull tips and cautionary process thank you

[@realfixesrealfast]

Glad it helped, thanks for commenting

[@kennethlawrence9192]

Awesome video. Half way done with my 99 F150 heater core change

[@hungdung4870]

Thank you sir, After watch your video, I never buy Ford Truck.

[@jeremiahfisher6994]

Hung Dung almost all vehicles are this way my boy had a 77 datsun same way

[@DannerPlace]

You'll be walking, they all do like this.

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Great series, thanks for sharing!

[@Quarterhorse2]

Thank you for taking the time to post this video! Very informative,,, Thank you!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Gread vid as usual. There are lots of people that head right to the parts store and try a bottle of stop leak ,your doing it the right way and I bet you have never used stop leak. Your a fantastic teacher and the trade schools would love to get a pro like you.

[@Localmode]

This is why I drive a thirty year old truck. I love old stuff, it's simple and last.

[@andyc3020]

Wow this is the best how-to video I have ever seen. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@willassmaximus]

Lost an o ring and a bushing not a damn clue where they went lol. Thanks for the video it helped me find the product I needed to buy in order to replace those!

[@beasthub]

Excellent details and tips. Thank you!

[@russellkadri1183]

I watched several videos on this particular project and this video is absolutely the most detailed and helpful one I viewed!! Not sure if I want to take on this job, however after watching this, I have a very good idea what I will be in for.

[@Tropicalan]

This is a well thought out, well compiled video...you've obviously done many! Thank you!!

[@SyNguyen-ig1lh]

Thankfully master help a lot understand how to do heater core

[@michaelcarlson4932]

Excellent video series, utilized it for my 2000 SVT Lightning. Ended up having to cut the old HC tubes as the connections were just to far back. Suggest that other first time core changers pay close attention to all wires and hoses as you pull dash away from firewall to prevent damage or inadvertent disconnection.

[@lwilson271]

you should remove the quick connect clips before you pull it through the firewall so not to tear the rubber foam and when installing them put the clips in the hose end not on the heater core it is much easier also apply silicone lube helps slide on without damageing o rings. Also ford sells kits with just the orings spacers and plastic clips in the kit. I would replace so as not to have a coolant leak. other than that the video was great and right on.

[@Jackapoo1]

Thank you very much for this video series..

[@boaterbil]

I have found it easier to re-assemble the quick connector on the hose end, Then simply push the hose connector back onto the core tube. No lost seals. Try it and let me know. Thanks for the excellent videos, Bill

[@godisgood789]

This is why we have work in the USA! I have done several myself ! The key is organization and taking pics of important brackets and location points !

[@Jimmynitr]

Wow quite a job, hope mine doesn't leak, had one replaced under warranty, also had to replace the radio the leak filled it and took it out.

[@MeadowsJames]

Thanks for all three videos. Very informative!

[@toeman9900]

This is a Great video, thanks for helping me.

[@Cherickllc]

I had a '66 Ford. The heater core was held in by two #10 screws on the engine side of the firewall. It came out like a piece of bread from a toaster.

[@Squirrelyone]

I done my heater core in a 97 mazda last year it took me 2 days ! Good Stuff all

[@inspector1963]

FANTASTIC!! VIDEO!!! that is how I do it:) however it would take me 2 weekends outside in the back yard, under the oak tree, and if it rains the I would have to cover everything up and wait it out nice to see such detail to attention on a project

[@villalonjr]

Great job on explaining. And easy tricks to save time

[@JamesSmith-no7fr]

Well stated and performed. A+ ...thanks

[@gatmguru1]

Great three part video. Very detailed

[@waynedeleeuw2464]

Excellent series of videos, thank you

[@mazzmari]

You ripped that job apart like a boss, solid video.

[@cardoctor1959]

You don't have to take nearly that much loose to remove the dash and the plastic clips will come off from the outside easily without having to cut the insulator.I used to do the whole job in less than 2 hours and everything will be back exactly like factory, but I've done a lot of them being a Ford tech for many years.I commend you for your caution though. :)

[@timosness3667]

I just did mine and wasnt that bad. I agree i didnt take near as much stuff off as this guy did. Took me about 1hr to remove everything and about and 1hr or so to put everything back together.

[@thomasmarquez6790]

Lol man been doing this 28 years and 10 years at Ford. You sir are correct! This guy took off way to much stuff! Thats why people complain about a rattle when they do it like this. 10 major bolt and a steering wheel removal dash is out with all the crap he took off still attached!!

[@MrFer1965]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.. nice, nice videos..

[@Uticagreens]

Nice Job! I would have lost my religion performing this job! Someone should canonize this guy as a Saint just for not cursing at it.

[@AimForTheBushes908]

You, my friend, are correct. For someone to design this is a for laymen/DIY like us to work on is sad. It's just terrible that many contemporary designers completely disregard the regular joe these days. I'm glad there are people out there like realfixesrealfast who take the time to share this valuable information and expect nothing in return.

[@jaymanaa]

Man, I love my 85 Chevy!

[@bengaljam4550]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKCwqGmoqbKGhKM Video on how to remove 85 chevy truck heater core

[@Wooley689]

I've had to get this done three times on my F150. The first shop screwed up and the new core was leaking in a month, they "replaced" but two years later it leaked again. Had it done a third time by a different shop and has been good so far. Second shop showed me where first shop used stop leak to fix the so called "second replacement.. I'd like to meet the engineers who designed this common to fail part to be so damned tough, and expensive, to get at. Fricken idiots deserve a bust in the mouth for such a stupid, stupid design.

[@grandenauto3214]

We say that everyday about engineers, if they only had to work on the stuff they design they'd design it a lot differently

[@jpmc2000]

Wow, what a job. Thanks for the excellent video!

[@Vera-xu3xw]

Watching this made me decide to pay someone 😂 Damn that's a lot if work. Great Video, Thanks.

[@crissy7503]

Excellent video, like all the videos you have

[@noahcampbell7835]

FYI if you are replacing the door: I work at an auto parts store and we actually stopped carrying because some of them would only last a few months (not typical of doorman in general). Murray supposedly upgraded theirs o overcome the doorman fault.

[@oregonone132]

Best out there---well worth watching---thank you. I'm now going to do it.--

[@chandlersgarage]

Excellent video, thanks for posting!

[@stevensarabia4485]

That looks like a pain in the ass Big time! I like you video well done!

[@timosness3667]

Its actually not bad. I just did mine.

[@98erics]

sir you are a great instructor, thank you.

[@timbowe9519]

Good job sir n good advice thankz.😊

[@kellyspeppers]

Some good tips you put in. Thanks

[@MetalKingLA]

I WILL be using this video over Thanksgiving break! Thank you RFRF!!!!!!

[@richardchapman3489]

Im waiting for the blend door part to arrive through Amazon Germany. Its really good Amazon is able to send there US PARTS to Europe! I bought my truck with bad head gasket

[@justinballard7242]

One tip. If you took off the plastic retainers off of the heater core it would of came through the sponge seal without cutting it.

[@AimForTheBushes908]

This man is a God among men. As for me I think I'll stick with a thick jacket and foggy windows.

[@likeitornotbut616]

The hardest thing to get to on a truck! Those dingbat engineers, my child could design one to last longer.

[@briansmobile1]

My old Nichol's Chilton 2000 CD labor guide says the job is only 4.8 Hours. My MOTOR parts and labor guide says it's over 7 hours. That's quite a discrepancy on the part of Chilton. That's pretty good to be aware of when quoting a job like this!

[@hankwilliams8648]

welcome to america, were things are so complicated it costs you more, used to be only a simple door to access the heater core

[@klosnoski]

have done 5 of these. if estimating... plan on 8 hrs safe time. i "have" done one @ 6 hrs but it was one of those lucky days.

[@PutschPatriot]

I am doing this project myself because no local mechanic wanted to tackle this job for me! All they suggested was to bypass the heatercore by rigging it up. What I need though is the plastic part that goes with the heater blend door, mine was crispy and broke into pieces when I took it off. If anyone knows the name or has one laying around please email me.

[@x220rulz]

great vid but put all the connector parts inside the black quick connector even the white clips not on the ends of the heater core tubes then all you have to do is push them on the heater core end tubes ..it will all snap on with ease ...

[@jb1995]

Thank you!

[@virginiabronc]

Awesome, very helpful. Thank you

[@johnayala5300]

FYI.... cut the heater core lines near the foam and pull the heater core out and than pull the lines through the fire wall on the engine side and it makes better excess to the lines to dismantle and to reinstall

[@douglasgoldstein8990]

This is what I was thinking as well, but mine had a plastic upper section built into the black box...mine is a 2001. So I just cut the lines of the old one and pulled them out the front. New one fit perfect, job took about 4 hours total.

[@skeetret]

ive done the same thing on my 88 mustang gt its the same process ,and it took me two days and when i got done you couldnt tell it ha d been apart but i want to warn you if you dont do it in the correct steps youre in trouble its a long and tedious job but it can be done its a bear.........

[@EdWatts]

You might mention that, if replacing the evaporator, the heater core should be replaced whether or not it is leaking. The price of the heater core is only about forty bucks, and, like with the blend door, it doesn't make sense to do all of that work only to have to "do it over" a couple of weeks or months later. The evaporator is much more robust -- and expensive -- than the heater core, so it isn't necessary to replace it as a prophylactic measure when replacing the heater core.

[@brianlowe7608]

as big and intricate as this job is -I would do it in a garage with no other vehicles or distractions