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5 Minute heater core replace???

Reply #30 –
Many do some of the stock units were soldered . Depends on VENDOR
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5 Minute heater core replace???

Reply #31 –
Quote from: bbcford;441047
Thanks for the quick reply. Ive been doing some reading online and I found that the topic of modifying firewalls or cutting opening the heater box from under the dash,  really stirs some feathers. But that aside...

It's interesting that the manufactures of the heater cores don't solder on a simple strengthening brace between the two tubes, to cut down on a common problem. Then again, the more often they leak... the more cores they get to sell.


here is our mod,, and we have another complete this week.
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?34998-AND-NOW!!!!-It-s-a-1hour-or-less-heater-core&daysprune=100

5 Minute heater core replace???

Reply #32 –
Quote from: TOM Renzo;441053
Many do some of the stock units were soldered . Depends on VENDOR

I didn't realize you could finds cores with a brace, I've never seen any. Most online sales typically use a generic photo, so that doesn't help in making a purchase selection.

5 Minute heater core replace???

Reply #33 –
Or the radiator shops when building cores did it that way. I have removed several with the braces. Some plants were delivered different vendor cores. No rhyme or reason for it, But trust me installing one is a PLUS. Or you can make one without soldering by using some bent metal with a center bolt that squeezes a home made bracket between the 2 hose connectors. Some fancy mods will set you free
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

5 Minute heater core replace???

Reply #34 –
That clamping brace is a pretty good idea. I think I'm going to give that a shot rather then heating everything up and soldering.
 Interestingly enough I was out digging through my garage today and found a core (presumably from the factory) that I pulled from a junk yard car years ago... and the inlet tube is actually soldered up against the body itself to reinforce it some. I'll have to take a photo and post it.