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Heater Core Replacement on 97 bird


keltonkrew
07-15-2004, 07:25 AM
I have a 97 T-bird and heater core is leaking. leaving nice puddle of coolant in passenger floor board. I pulled down the glove box and OH HECK, this looks like a dash removal.

Called a couple of shops and they want between 700 - 850 to do the job....so, looks like I'll be tackling this one.

anyone here ever replaced a heater core on a 97 model that could give me some advice.

In addition, where is the best place I can get the best service manual. I'd like to have that before I start.

Thanks!

flewthecoupe
07-15-2004, 10:34 PM
Haven't done a '97 but have done a '93. If you don't want to tackle it yet, get a short curved hose and bypass it. Chiltons makes a better manual than Haynes for this procedure. First time doing it, plan on a whole weekend. Second time around should take 6 hours in and out.

97Bird
07-16-2004, 04:20 PM
Go to helminc.com and you can order shop manuals for many years and makes of vehicles. These are the shop manuals written by the OEM. The 97 Bird manual is $80. Chiltons is cheaper but this is a better manual.

keltonkrew
07-19-2004, 06:23 AM
thanks guys....I'm by-passing it now until it gets cooler to work on. Just too dang hot outside.

I appreciate the link to helminc. This job will probably take place in October/November time frame!

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