[nightingale]

Even after fully warmed up my Taurus's heater only blows luke warm air. I've checked the anti-freeze level, the hose is fine, I'm stumped. This seems like it is going to be a big job if I have to remove the dash and replace the heater. Any thoughts. Thanks!

 

[wjc]

There are shortcuts that cut the job down to around 2-3 hrs. Just check youtube for "taurus heater core". If it's a Vulcan go ahead and replace the water pump and flush the system too.

 

[danhasenauer]

You might try flushing out the heater core (in both directions) with it disconnected from the cars plumbing, and replacing your thermostat first before tackling a core change.

 

[sheila]

Click on search at the top of this page and type in: clinton flush

 

[crackhead]

before you pull the core out, verify the air flow flapper is moving and the vac lines don't have a leak.

 

[sheila]

Google: macs-airsept and click on the first pdf and scroll down to heater core repair/tips before replacing core. Also, google: taurus heater core shortcut video on youtube.

 

[Moonbeam]

Give this a try f you are still having problems. I have done everything short of replacing the heater core still no heat. Then I tried this and I have heat again. However, when you first turn the water on make sure you don't turn it on full blast. After doing this a few times and making sure the water looks clear you should be good to go.
http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/98-...29385-writeup-clinton-gen-3-heater-flush.html