$ of a new heater core?

HazmatJeff · Post by **HazmatJeff** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:23 pm

So I'm getting my heater core replaced on Tuesday and I was quoted $395 for the labor plus the price of the core itself. I told the guy that it was okay for him to acquire the new core for me, but I'm afraid of how much it will be. I called another shop before hand and was told the core costs $125, but I can only spend $642. I just don't want to exceed the limit on my first credit card.

As a side note the radiator shop in my town told me $800 for the job.

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:27 pm

Why not call the shop up and ask how much it is?

HazmatJeff · Post by **HazmatJeff** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:32 pm

They didn't have the price, they said they were going to "look" not really sure what they mean.

Plus, they are closed for the night.

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:33 pm

Then call them first thing in the morning and tell them to call you before they order it.

Post by **Canada** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:00 pm

As an FYI, Rock Auto lists the heater core for about $60 and they are usually about 10% less than my locals, so I would say $70-$90 would be most likely...

g_force58 · Post by **g_force58** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:51 pm

$72 at Advance Auto in East TN.

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:40 am

It really depends on where they get it from, and how much they mark it up. You will pay more with them getting it, vs what you can go to a parts store and buy it yourself. You are basically paying $$ for their paperwork, because odds are the parts store will deliver it.

I'm sure OP has already found out by now tho.

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:39 am

A cheap easy temporary solution is to bypass the heater core completely with the heater hoses under the hood.

Heat only makes you warm anyways... who needs heat?

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:25 pm

Says the guy who no longer worries about defrosting his windshield.

HazmatJeff · Post by **HazmatJeff** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 5:46 pm

I called 'em up earlier, $100.90 for the core.

lilnicko11 · Post by **lilnicko11** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 9:02 am

price is better than what i thought but arent heater cores a bitch to replace and get to??

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 9:08 am

Nah. Just pull out the whole dash and replace. Easy!

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:19 am

Danteneon wrote:Nah. Just pull out the whole dash and replace. Easy!

Easy to say... but a lot of labour involved.

Bad design to make it so difficult to replace considering they sometimes spring leaks.

If this happens with mine I will have it bypassed and just live with it... don't need more heat in Texas even in the winter down here!

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:20 am

My reply was in jest. It is a good amount of work, but for someone who has gutted several Neons already, it is pretty easy.

Post by **occasional demons** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:59 am

Paul56 wrote:
Bad design to make it so difficult to replace considering they sometimes spring leaks.

They have been implementing that "design" long before the neon.

It still sucks tho.

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:30 pm

occasional demons wrote:
Paul56 wrote:
Bad design to make it so difficult to replace considering they sometimes spring leaks.

They have been implementing that "design" long before the neon.

It still sucks tho.

Sadly... yes!

I had a 1972 Ford Pinto where I had to replace the heater core.

Did the job myself... what a pain in the ass that was.

HazmatJeff · Post by **HazmatJeff** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:51 am

That's why I'm getting it done professionally, well that's what they call themselves anyway.

HazmatJeff · Post by **HazmatJeff** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:17 pm

So I got it done today and it only cost $407, so much cheaper then I thought. It works great now, but the only thing is there is a slight hissing sound that comes from the HVAC control area. it's less noticeable when I switch it off of vent, is this normal?

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:28 pm

They prolly didn't get a vacuum line on all the way, or one developed a leak.

HazmatJeff · Post by **HazmatJeff** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:34 pm

Is it something I should bring Back or is it possible to do myself?

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:35 pm

You paid them to do the work, the work isn't finished so let them do it.

HazmatJeff · Post by **HazmatJeff** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:42 pm

Well, they are closed now so I have to do it first thing the am, is it serious with the leak?

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:45 pm

No. It prolly isn't anything the IAC can't take care of. Otherwise your idle would be a bit high.

HazmatJeff · Post by **HazmatJeff** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:53 pm

That's annoying, anyway thanks for the help. I'll be sure to get in touch with them tomorrow

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