Running rough after heater core replacement

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Asked by garretschoppe Jan 28, 2018 at 02:17 PM about the 2003 Ford F-150 XL LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I just replaced my heater core on my 4.6L , after
removing the dash and reinstalling everything my
engine runs extremely rough. I have double
checked all plugs are connected and vacuum lines
are connected

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garretschoppe answered 6 years ago

Well I originally cut the box opened to check the blend door, I'll reinstall the cut part and use adhesive to seal it. Hopefully that is the problem.

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garretschoppe answered 6 years ago

I found a large vacuum line towards the back of the engine that was not connected. I must have knocked it off when installing the hose to the heater core. Running beautifully now.

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