Heater core

Rocco · Post by **Rocco** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 1:31 pm

Hey guys,just found out i need a new heater core.Does anyone know where i can acquire one and also a rough price estimate?

Breza · Post by **Breza** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:37 pm

Does anyone know where i can acquire one and also a rough price estimate?

Wreckers are the best bet as the original Mitsu item is quite expensive.

Sorry, did mine a couple of years ago and don't exactly remember the prices involved. (think it was $150 from the wreckers and $500 from Mitsu)

If you can afford to have your car off the road apparently you can get one made out of better quality materials at a radiator shop and it is still cheaper than a Mitsu item.

There is some info on the Pommie site as it seems to be quite a regular occurence over there.

Cheers

Chris

Panelhouse · Post by **Panelhouse** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:41 pm

They are quite a regular thing to replace we get $175 each for heater cores,

mark

Rocco · Post by **Rocco** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:48 pm

cool,thatnks 4 your help guys.How much would installation be,if anyone knows?

Breza · Post by **Breza** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:06 pm

How much would installation be,if anyone knows?

Dash may have to come out and aircon may need to be disconnected.......

I know mine took a days labour and some new air con gas, but it beats having a stinky interior, wet feet and an overheating engine.

Apparently there is a way to avoid taking the dash out.......

Dr Jones (QLD Member) seems to be quite practised in heater core removal.

Cheers

Chris

Rocco · Post by **Rocco** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:49 pm

atm its just been re-routed so it doesn't go to the heater core until i get my new one in.Everything will work,except i wont have a heater.

Dr_Jones · Post by **Dr_Jones** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 6:27 am

I'm still ooing and arring over which way to go this time, DIY or pay someone, I'd strongly advise against getting a second hand unit as that's what I did the first time and I only got one winter out of it before it was busted again. I'll be getting one made.

Storm · Post by **Storm** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:46 pm

It's only a few hours DIY and thats without taking the dash out. Theres a write up on the UK FTOOC site in the grease monkey section

Arashi

Dr_Jones · Post by **Dr_Jones** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 5:56 am

Have you done it yourself?