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Struggling to fin a heater core - possible replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:41 pm
by custommodz
I have been struggling to find a heater core at the moment. No-one seems to have one or hasn't gotten back to me
Found this website
http://scherbragroup.com.au/shop/index.php?cPath=21_55 which supplies heater cores (expensive i know) but ive also found part of their listings which shows that the Lancer CC-CE (10/92-08/04) has exactly the same size core size.
Would this fit the FTO and if so are they easier to source?
Re: Struggling to fin a heater core - possible replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:30 am
by I8A4RE
Re: Struggling to fin a heater core - possible replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:01 am
by custommodz
well you say that, but i was looking on ebay and found a lancer cc heater core which is the same size according to that website for $98 brand new.
This is why i asked, as i could save myself nearly $200, but i dont want to buy it and find that im stuck with a rubbish core.
Re: Struggling to fin a heater core - possible replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:04 am
by I8A4RE
Well I am not sure if there is difference mate but judging form the 2 pics on that website you provided they look identical. Maybe some with caps can check it out for you. But then you have the issue with buying a ebay product.... good luck.
Re: Struggling to fin a heater core - possible replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:02 pm
by custommodz
yea i know - its a massive gamble buying stuff like this for ebay.
Been getting in contact with some breakers around melbourne and have been told by three that they have heater cores, might go and get one tonight if they don't charge the earth.
But im then buying something which could be 100kms from being knackered.
Re: Struggling to fin a heater core - possible replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:05 pm
by I8A4RE
Yeah I know what you mean and trust me it's a not a job you want to do more than once.
Re: Struggling to fin a heater core - possible replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:17 pm
by silverGPX
all the brisbane wreckers here want $100 for a heater core
Re: Struggling to fin a heater core - possible replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:34 pm
by Bennoz
I'll check ASA, see if there are any compatible Lancer equivalents etc.
Re: Struggling to fin a heater core - possible replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:16 pm
by custommodz
Found one!!!
Wreckers in clayton, have a 1995 fto just arrived and ive got the heater core and splash guards tomorrow, all for $150, the core has been flushed and is in good condition.
WOOOOOOOOOO
Re: Struggling to fin a heater core - possible replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:19 pm
by I8A4RE
Sweet well done, You could take it to a radiator place and for about $30 you can get it pressure tested if your worried.