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- Jan 16, 2017
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- Vehicle Year
- 1995
- Transmission
- Manual
First, I apologize is this isn't the right forum for this. I didn't see a specific "help" forum for this.
I have a 1995 Ranger XLT 2WD 3.0L M5OD tranny. I love this truck. I want to keep this truck. What I DON'T want to do is keep replacing the heater core. Once again, I will be forced to spend an entire day on a job that in most vehicles takes a few hours at most. (I can replace the heater core in my Mustang in under an hour) I hate this job. You hate this job. We all hate this job!
This will be my 4th heater core in the 26 years I have owned it. Each heater core has lasted less time than the one before it and I have spent the money on quality heater cores. This doesn't seem to have any effect on how long they last. I change the Coolant frequently and use the correct type. Doesn't seem to matter.
So, enough bitching about.
Does anyone have any experience on how to keep one of these alive? Is there a brand of heater core known for reliability? Is there a trick that seems to be working? I see some people suggest grounding the core. Others warn against grounding the core!
I am looking for first hand experience with this problem and what worked for you.
I know everyone wants to help, and I appreciate that. But I am looking for first hand experience, not what your brother's friend's dad did.
Thanks in advance. TRS has never let me down. You guys Rock!
I have a 1995 Ranger XLT 2WD 3.0L M5OD tranny. I love this truck. I want to keep this truck. What I DON'T want to do is keep replacing the heater core. Once again, I will be forced to spend an entire day on a job that in most vehicles takes a few hours at most. (I can replace the heater core in my Mustang in under an hour) I hate this job. You hate this job. We all hate this job!
This will be my 4th heater core in the 26 years I have owned it. Each heater core has lasted less time than the one before it and I have spent the money on quality heater cores. This doesn't seem to have any effect on how long they last. I change the Coolant frequently and use the correct type. Doesn't seem to matter.
So, enough bitching about.
Does anyone have any experience on how to keep one of these alive? Is there a brand of heater core known for reliability? Is there a trick that seems to be working? I see some people suggest grounding the core. Others warn against grounding the core!
I am looking for first hand experience with this problem and what worked for you.
I know everyone wants to help, and I appreciate that. But I am looking for first hand experience, not what your brother's friend's dad did.
Thanks in advance. TRS has never let me down. You guys Rock!
