Dude! You saved my life with this video! More specifically you saved my trip to burning man. I have a shuttle bus built on an e450 that was leaking, and I have no experience working on vehicles. With your video I was able to diagnose and fix the issue, which shocked my family and saved me about $1200. Your little pex hack worked like a charm, and the only issue I had was trying to get the hoses unhooked by the firewall. Ended up using 90 degree pliers with nuts electrical taped on the end to finally get those hoses loose. Thanks again!
Boy you sure got some patience, I would be cursing and yelling on that hose connection if I didnt see you remove it on this video. Thanks a bunch for the information
Thanks for doing all the "footwork " here. Very informative and it helped me figure out how to save a lot of time! good coverage specifically on getting the connectors handled and knowing what that drain hose on the plastic cover went to. ***edited addition: I ended up cutting the pipes with a carbide oscillating tool even though I had gotten a piece of pex and made the removal tool. My connectors were gummed up, but the pex worked perfectly when the connectors were cleaned up. I thought I had an intake manifold coolant leak, but the O-rings had been leaking and running along the hose to the connector on the top of the intake. I knew I was losing coolant somewhere. Even bought a new intake manifold. Had to replace the O rings and it was a bit of a trial because the old ones were swelled or something making them hard to match. I ended up using pipe-size ID with a 3/32 ring on the bottom and a pipe size ID with a 1/8 on the top connectors' hose with a little silicone lube. Could not find the specs but bought a bunch of O-rings from harbor freight and found them. Also had to make a center spacer ring for the lower fitting. made it out of same pex sliced on my miter saw after I sanded the OD down to match the pieces of the old spacer. Had to cut a slot to make it work but it's doing fine so far. So it looks like I can return my intake manifold. One more thing, I ended up getting an extra narrow set of slip joint pliers as the 10 "channel-locks" I had wouldn't fit into the slot. It was an Irwin Vice-Grip with fine adjustment on the slip-teeth. about 7" long, 1/4" wide jaw. probably would be better to use something w/o teeth on the jaw as there were tooth gouges on the catches that made it a bit more difficult to slide the connectors back together. Thanks again, you're a trooper dude!
Good video Reuben. It is the little things that make a huge difference on us DIYs. such as your invention with the pex pipe. The only constructive criticism that I can offer if I might, is that never put old parts back in as now those O rings more than likely will fail before the heater core itself.
I was able to get the plastic tabs off the heater core by pulling the tabs backwards towards you. Intuitively you would think this would break them, but in my case it didn't. This flips the latch around so it isn't latched anymore, and you can pull it off. No need for pex method.
Congratulations such a young guy with that knowledge, you are going to far. Don't let the world turn your live, Follow Jesus Christ and you will succeed. Blessings.
The only thing you did wrong was taking those white clips out of the hoses , they make a special tool that looks similar to that PEX thing you were using that you put on the tube and and compress and then the whole hose comes off with the white thing and the O-rings and everything else still attached to the hose you're not supposed to completely disassemble the O-rings and the plastic and all that stuff, it's actually much much easier the correct way than what you did
For future reference, Fords use a lot of quick disconnects like those. They sell a convenient set of removal tools just for them at the auto parts store and Harbor Freight for about $10.
Thanks for the video! Every time I run the heat in my 99 econoline, I get ill like an exhaust leak, but then wondered if issue might be leaking antifreeze fuming off of heater core. This was informative!
one of my quick disconnects broke, which was fine since i just wanted to bypass the core (garden hose repair kit for the win), but now that i have the core, i hope those chopped off hoses fit over the pipes. i don't want to spend the 40-something for new hose ends
Great video can you tell me where all the dirt and dust is building up like where the filter should be so I can go clean it out my blower doesn’t seem as powerful as it should be
Great video... my only complaint 😅🤣because I'm struggling... how did you get the plastic cover back in.... I wish you would've showed this for all to see how to get that plastic cover out and back in...
think it's just 6 hex head screws (maybe a 7th at bottom center?). it's the two at the top w/ impossible space / angles to easily get at that'll ruin your day. can't remember if i did a socket on a handle or a long skinny philips, but it's about time to finally reassemble, so i'd better figure it out (provided all the loose parts i left rolling around in the floorboard for 9 months haven't vanished by now)
Word of advise DO NOT try remove the heater core without That little tool from the 1:19 min of this video … really tight space … i tried all kinds of ways … now i’m going to the hardware store to buy one 😅
So random question. I have a 2000. Do I not have to drop the dash? I was told I had to drop the whole dash in order to change it. Please let me know your thoughts.
Somebody else commented and said there are two heater cores. If that is true then maybe you do have to the drop the dash, but I was not aware of this prior to replacing this core. If you know which one is leaking and it's the same one as I do in this video, then you probably don't need to drop the dash. Good luck!
Dude! You saved my life with this video!
More specifically you saved my trip to burning man. I have a shuttle bus built on an e450 that was leaking, and I have no experience working on vehicles. With your video I was able to diagnose and fix the issue, which shocked my family and saved me about $1200.
Your little pex hack worked like a charm, and the only issue I had was trying to get the hoses unhooked by the firewall. Ended up using 90 degree pliers with nuts electrical taped on the end to finally get those hoses loose.
Thanks again!
Glad to be of help! Burning man? Never thought I would help anybody get to that hippie dance. 🤣 No demon worship while you're there!
Boy you sure got some patience, I would be cursing and yelling on that hose connection if I didnt see you remove it on this video. Thanks a bunch for the information
i knew they were there, and i cursed and yelled at it anyway since they didn't work all that great after 23 years
Best video i have found on youtube for the van heatercore replacement!!!
Thanks for doing all the "footwork " here. Very informative and it helped me figure out how to save a lot of time! good coverage specifically on getting the connectors handled and knowing what that drain hose on the plastic cover went to. ***edited addition: I ended up cutting the pipes with a carbide oscillating tool even though I had gotten a piece of pex and made the removal tool. My connectors were gummed up, but the pex worked perfectly when the connectors were cleaned up. I thought I had an intake manifold coolant leak, but the O-rings had been leaking and running along the hose to the connector on the top of the intake. I knew I was losing coolant somewhere. Even bought a new intake manifold. Had to replace the O rings and it was a bit of a trial because the old ones were swelled or something making them hard to match. I ended up using pipe-size ID with a 3/32 ring on the bottom and a pipe size ID with a 1/8 on the top connectors' hose with a little silicone lube. Could not find the specs but bought a bunch of O-rings from harbor freight and found them. Also had to make a center spacer ring for the lower fitting. made it out of same pex sliced on my miter saw after I sanded the OD down to match the pieces of the old spacer. Had to cut a slot to make it work but it's doing fine so far. So it looks like I can return my intake manifold. One more thing, I ended up getting an extra narrow set of slip joint pliers as the 10 "channel-locks" I had wouldn't fit into the slot. It was an Irwin Vice-Grip with fine adjustment on the slip-teeth. about 7" long, 1/4" wide jaw. probably would be better to use something w/o teeth on the jaw as there were tooth gouges on the catches that made it a bit more difficult to slide the connectors back together. Thanks again, you're a trooper dude!
One thing I like about your channel is you just never know what the next video is going to be about! Very interesting repair!
That pex ran straight to the drain grate in the ground. 😂damn Murphys law
I appreciate the details and the extra time addressing the release of the line clips. Well done!!!
Great video. Need to do this on my e350 CNG conversion van. Enjoyed the attention to the little details.
Thanks for the video man, I’m about to rip into this job right now.
Glad you found it useful! Hope your job goes well!
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Good video Reuben. It is the little things that make a huge difference on us DIYs. such as your invention with the pex pipe. The only constructive criticism that I can offer if I might, is that never put old parts back in as now those O rings more than likely will fail before the heater core itself.
Thanks Reuben. That was very helpful. I am grateful that you would take the extra effort to show and help others like me how to do it. 👍👍👍👌👌👌
I was able to get the plastic tabs off the heater core by pulling the tabs backwards towards you. Intuitively you would think this would break them, but in my case it didn't. This flips the latch around so it isn't latched anymore, and you can pull it off. No need for pex method.
Right on. Good job. I got to do mine in a parking lot tomorrow. Hope those connectors aint too bad. I'll keep that pex idea in mind.
Excellent video guy! So easy to follow your tips, great pex hack!
Very Helpful. I feel confident in moving forward now. Thank you.
I left that top Phillips on the box off after an hour getting it off. Screw that screw.
Nice video.
I lol'd when the PEX went flying into the drain
Congratulations such a young guy with that knowledge, you are going to far. Don't let the world turn your live, Follow Jesus Christ and you will succeed. Blessings.
Nice job . Now you do mine. Lol no I was able to do it because of your video. Thank you!
Nice! Glad you got it done!
Good job man, excellent video
What a hero.... great vid
For never doing before, good job.
Thanks!
The only thing you did wrong was taking those white clips out of the hoses , they make a special tool that looks similar to that PEX thing you were using that you put on the tube and and compress and then the whole hose comes off with the white thing and the O-rings and everything else still attached to the hose you're not supposed to completely disassemble the O-rings and the plastic and all that stuff, it's actually much much easier the correct way than what you did
PEX went right down the storm drain, lol
Great, now let's troubleshoot this AC.
Good instruction, but that tube in the core cover is a condensate drain.
Great job! Thank you
For future reference, Fords use a lot of quick disconnects like those. They sell a convenient set of removal tools just for them at the auto parts store and Harbor Freight for about $10.
Thanks! I sure would have liked having them for that project, but got by. 😬😂
Thanks for the video! Every time I run the heat in my 99 econoline, I get ill like an exhaust leak, but then wondered if issue might be leaking antifreeze fuming off of heater core. This was informative!
Thank you for your videos
Nice video!
one of my quick disconnects broke, which was fine since i just wanted to bypass the core (garden hose repair kit for the win), but now that i have the core, i hope those chopped off hoses fit over the pipes. i don't want to spend the 40-something for new hose ends
Thanks bro!
how did you do the video and work too?
Great video can you tell me where all the dirt and dust is building up like where the filter should be so I can go clean it out my blower doesn’t seem as powerful as it should be
Very nice work young man
Good video thanks
Thanks Reuben!
You're Welcome Ben! See you in the morning!
Ty kind sir
Great video... my only complaint 😅🤣because I'm struggling... how did you get the plastic cover back in.... I wish you would've showed this for all to see how to get that plastic cover out and back in...
think it's just 6 hex head screws (maybe a 7th at bottom center?). it's the two at the top w/ impossible space / angles to easily get at that'll ruin your day. can't remember if i did a socket on a handle or a long skinny philips, but it's about time to finally reassemble, so i'd better figure it out (provided all the loose parts i left rolling around in the floorboard for 9 months haven't vanished by now)
you rock young man!
thanks you made it look easy
Great Video!!
Good job buddy 👍👌✌️..
Early? The flat nose vans were the early ones, if that's what you mean?
Word of advise DO NOT try remove the heater core without That little tool from the 1:19 min of this video … really tight space … i tried all kinds of ways … now i’m going to the hardware store to buy one 😅
Too quick on edits showing titles but all good, thx. Only 15psi on orings.
Wow this is one of the easiest heater cores ever 😂😂😂. Most are a whole day’s work of tearing apart the dash
Excellent video all around! C ouldnt hope for a better job!
Good video gracias mi amigo
Good video hopefully you didn't make it look too easy
Any idea where the break booster is
Brake
Is this the same on the 2008 E250?
So random question. I have a 2000. Do I not have to drop the dash? I was told I had to drop the whole dash in order to change it. Please let me know your thoughts.
Somebody else commented and said there are two heater cores. If that is true then maybe you do have to the drop the dash, but I was not aware of this prior to replacing this core. If you know which one is leaking and it's the same one as I do in this video, then you probably don't need to drop the dash. Good luck!
What kind of players were you using to remove those hoses they look kind of special
Those are Knipex Channel locks, and they are a fantastic tool! Use mine all the time.
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How much of the dash had to come out?
The way we did it, we were able to leave the dash pretty intact.
Awesome vid . Ive got a 1992 E250 im about to do this. One question do you need to drain all the coolant from the van? Or just go 4 it ? Thx
I just went for it, and didn't have any issues.
@@ReubenSahlstrom thx homie happy new year
Where is the second heater core at? I have a 2000 Ford Econoline 350 Super duty
I was not aware there was a second one! As far as I understood there was only this one, but I guess I could have been mistaken!
there is one in back probably
Its in the engine bay in the black box
Second heater core only applies to passenger van with rear HVAC control.
3 years with no hear in ohio. I've replaced everything you can think of even the heater core
Wish you lived close to me I will pay you a lot to get this stupid cover on for me 😆 🤣