Are the A/C/ - Heater Boxes (that hold the heater core) for an '88/89 the same as the ones on an '87 GM??
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Dont know
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According to the parts book, 1986-1988 is the same. (book only goes to 1988, so early 1989 will still be a go as it uses the larger early heater core vs smaller later heater core).
The firewall gasket is the same in everything from 1980.Comment
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I think automatic climate control and manual climate control do use a different box, but thats all I can vouch for. Might be that its just the plenum that is not the same.
Why do you ask? Its not really a part that goes bad, or at least not in a way you can't fix with some small hinges if the air doors have come apart.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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Just curious as I saw one on EBAY. It said the compatibility started from '88 and I was not sure if there was a change/cutoff year. My '87 is intact but does need a heater core (currently bypassed and I am not up to replacing it). Good point in reference to the ATC and non-ATC!!
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"NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)
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If there is a difference between the two, it didn't jump out at me in the book.
Have you done a heater core before? If you have, they do infact get easier to do the next time.
Alex.Comment
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Never done one and not physically up to doing one now (wish I could). Need one on my '87/'95 and my brothers Topaz and it appears none will get done. Good thing I live in Southern Florida!! Bobby
P.S. Wonder if there are differences between ATC and non-ATC HVAC Boxes???
"Hope and dignity are two things NO ONE can take away from you - you have to relinquish them on your own" Miamibob
"NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)
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Personally, I don't think so. The ATC stuff is all external to the box. The only thing that would be of question is the top where the atc blend door actuator attaches.
Do you need this for an atc, or non-atc car?
Alex.Comment
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The blend door actuator area would be the only difference if there is one. I think I was thinking about the plenum assembly, which has an extra door with ATC.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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The car is ATC.
"Hope and dignity are two things NO ONE can take away from you - you have to relinquish them on your own" Miamibob
"NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)
"Cars are for driving - PERIOD! I DON'T TEXT, TWEET OR TWERK!!!!"Comment
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89 is a weird year, the heater core changed sometime in 89
i don't see a problem with interchange tho, you just need the proper heater core.
1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
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1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)
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I wouldn't need to swap the entire box but was just curious. Would like to do the heater core but doesn't look likely!!
"Hope and dignity are two things NO ONE can take away from you - you have to relinquish them on your own" Miamibob
"NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)
"Cars are for driving - PERIOD! I DON'T TEXT, TWEET OR TWERK!!!!"Comment
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Do you even need a heater core in Florida? I mean I know it gets down to 50 once in a while but coats are an option
86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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That along with me NOT being able to do it myself are the major factors in it not getting done. Too expensive to have it done and there generally is not a great need. I'm just picky and because the car is in such wonderful shape it would be nice to have it working.Originally posted by gadget73 View PostDo you even need a heater core in Florida? I mean I know it gets down to 50 once in a while but coats are an option
"Hope and dignity are two things NO ONE can take away from you - you have to relinquish them on your own" Miamibob
"NEVER trade your passion for glory"!! Sal "the Bard" (Dear Old Dad!)
"Cars are for driving - PERIOD! I DON'T TEXT, TWEET OR TWERK!!!!"Comment
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Bob as a former resident of greater Miami/Hollywood I never needed heat in my car, save for maybe three days in Feb!
Now in the cold cold NE, my 86 GM Tudor needs a core, as the windows do fog when I put the heat on...............but I have to figure eight hours of labor and maybe $600.00/700.00 as a deal from my car bud, candidly I am not too keen on doing this..........first I do not have the cash now, and I have found that a small towel damp with 91% alcohol, clears the inner fog from the window This past summer I put in new FoMoCo blower motor and resistor..........I get plenty of heat, so for the time being I will live with the window fog.
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