recommended heater core

[92 LX]

Guys,
I'm getting ready to replace my heater core in my '92 hatch. DREAD! Can you recommend a certain mfg, and if so, where to get it. It's not leaking yet, but I do get an antifreeze smell when the heater's on, and I have been getting a fog on the inside of the windshield when weather conditions are just right. I'm installing new carpet, and I have to do this before the carpet goes in.
Thanks a lot,
Greg

 

[Rick 91GT]

I have not had any issues with a local parts store unit, I generally use NAPA, then Advance and not Autozone.

 

[Noobz347]

OEM if you have a brass/copper radiator and you can lay hands on one (I hear they're becoming harder to get).

An aluminum one if you have an aluminum radiator. I don't have a brand to recommend though. I have an OEM in mine and I'm not pulling it out just to swap to an aluminum.

I also run an anode in the radiator though.

 

[92 LX]

Thanks guys, I think I'm going with one from Napa.

 

[f8tlfiveo]

Do yourself a favor and look for a writeup online somewhere.. I did mine in 2-1/2 hours because I knew where all the bolts and screws were to pull the dash... You dont wanna waste time looking for screws.. It wasn't as bad as everyone had always said either... I actually thought about doing them for a profit..

 

[92 LX]

Thanks for the advice f8tlfiveo. I DID download a procedure w/pics previously. That guy said it took him 9 hrs!
I'm a slow worker too. At least I've already got the console & stereo removed.

 

[ID89GT]

I used the one off lrs. It held up just fine.

 

[92 LX]

Thanks ID89GT,
I picked one up from NAPA yesterday.

 

[68stang351]

OEM.

I could have got one for 24$ at a parts store with a lifetime warranty, but something like this that I only want to do once, I felt it was better to go ahead and pay the dealer 75$ for one exactly like the one I took out that lasted 20 years.

 

[ReefBlueHatch]

Does anyone use the heater core flow restrictor insert to lower the pressure? I always wondered if this was a good idea.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/LRS-18599A/79-04-Mustang-Heater-Core-Flow-Restrictor