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91nordic29
11-23-2003, 07:08 AM
does anyone have one or have infor on replacing the heater core? so far it is a real b****! any info much appreciated.:confused:
Cheap Thrills
11-23-2003, 07:41 AM
looks like a tough one http://showroom.floor.palo-alto.ca.us/repair/heatercore.html <---go here .:frown:
C.T. :wink:
NorCal Gameshow
11-23-2003, 07:55 AM
CT, that link gave me flashbacks to when i did one on a taurus ...i now know why they charge $800.00 to change out a $40.00 part
Cheap Thrills
11-23-2003, 08:05 AM
the worst one I ever got into was an 85 Mustang GT
had to change out the dash on one that had been vandalised .
if I knew then what I know now ....
C.T. :wink:
Kindsvater Flat
11-23-2003, 09:34 AM
I posted step by step instructions in the Gear Head Section.
Gear Head (http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=35413)
Kindsvater Flat
11-23-2003, 09:38 AM
Originally posted by Cheap Thrills
the worst one I ever got into was an 85 Mustang GT
had to change out the dash on one that had been vandalised .
if I knew then what I know now ....
C.T. :wink:
Just finished my first worse one. 98 Ford F-150. Everything but the firewall had to to come out. Flat rate was around 8.5 hrs when in reality it took me about 12. Luckily I get paid hourly:D
Mandelon
11-23-2003, 10:46 AM
Really sucks when the repair is worth more than the car........:D
Dr. Eagle
11-23-2003, 01:32 PM
Originally posted by NorCal Gameshow
CT, that link gave me flashbacks to when i did one on a taurus ...i now know why they charge $800.00 to change out a $40.00 part
Back in the 70s I had a Mercury Bobcat station wagon with a V-6. The heater core crapped out and I started in to change it. I got one side of the dash torn apart, and then saw what it was going to take to finish the job. I said to hell with it and cut and looped the heater hose under the hood. It was like impossible to do as far as I was concerned...and I sure couldn't afford what the dealer wanted to charge me...never did fix that heater core.
HOSS
11-23-2003, 08:07 PM
Certain Oldsmobiles we had to cut the firewall. I did a few. Line tech at the dealership.
460 jus getn it
11-23-2003, 08:14 PM
91nordic29, i havent replaced one yet but im employed by autozone:eek!: we sell one that is made by GDI, the part number is 399386 and it goes for 49.99. i dont get many complaints about the product, matter of fact used on in my 91 4 runner and it still works. that was 3 yrs ago. if you have any questions get in touch.:D :D :D
Kilrtoy
11-23-2003, 08:19 PM
Buy a new car its time
HOSS
11-24-2003, 05:38 AM
I agree, how much rust ya got? Look at the sill along hatchback. And can you still carry your spare in the well? Gave my `85 away about 3 years ago.
91nordic29
11-24-2003, 11:50 AM
Originally posted by Kilrtoy
Buy a new car its time
recently bought a new truck. the nissan is cool. limited edition with all the options.
arizona car, no rust. 6 cyl turbo. fun little thing.
thanks for all the information.:D
HOSS
11-24-2003, 02:18 PM
A Z-car that doesn`t rust? Get outa here. Nissan did an oxidation test on the Moon. The Z-car still rusted!
SchellSchock
11-24-2003, 02:57 PM
You live in Phoenix, AZ. What the F**K are you doing worring about the heater for. What do you do, use it like TWICE a year. Plug it off and PUT A SHIRT ON when it drops to 70° fer Chrissakes. JustKiddin....I think!!!!
91nordic29
11-24-2003, 03:01 PM
it gets cold here! 41 this morning when i got up.
not to mention just keeping the car in condition.:cool:
HOSS
11-24-2003, 05:17 PM
way better idea! Gets too cold,,,,burn that rusted, needin` 2 front struts and 2 rear shocks, exhaust flex tube leakin`, power antenna stuck up, needs all new brake pad hardware, t-top gasket shot, oil blowin` by turbo mutha ****a. Thank me later.
Do you have full coverage? A mint one here will fetch ya 1400!
Cheap Thrills
11-24-2003, 06:05 PM
is it leaking or just not heating ?
if its not leaking it just may be the flow controll for the water most are vacume operated . some are manual but usually on older cars , or it may just need to be cleaned and flushed , Ide check those things before I dumped alot of $$ in a heater core
C.T. :wink:
fourspeednup
11-24-2003, 06:16 PM
Originally posted by Kindsvater Flat
Just finished my first worse one. 98 Ford F-150. Everything but the firewall had to to come out. Flat rate was around 8.5 hrs when in reality it took me about 12. Luckily I get paid hourly:D
Did one in a 99 taurus. UNFUN!
Did that 8.5 hour figure come from alldata? Alldata gave 1.5-2 hr to replace EGR valve on 95? T-bird 3.8 L. Easily took 13 hours! Fortunately understanding boss. Where do they come up with that sh!t?:rolleyes: