$450 for a damn heater core? Are you kidding me? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

redz 1970 K5 · 07-25-2007, 08:28 AM

I shopped around locally here in northern Pittsburgh and the best rate I could get on the heater core installed is $450... Talk about sticker shock.

I know I could do it myself for the cost of parts @ $80 or so, but I don't have time and the truck is going bye-bye tomorrow. I don't think the new owner would appreciate coolant leaking inside the truck at a nice drip rate.

Augghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Ivan D. · 07-25-2007, 09:06 AM

If you go ahead and replace the core yourself make sure you stack at least one 7/16" washer right in front of the heater core, it will serve as a pressure reducer inside so you can't blow it again when you revv up - I did that to both my Lincoln and my truck, never had a problem ever since, and I do revv both of them pretty high up.

Pyrotechnic · 07-25-2007, 09:34 AM

Just disconnect it and let him know that it needs to be replaced and offer him $100-$200 back.

Eyegore · 07-25-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

Just disconnect it and let him know that it needs to be replaced and offer him $100-$200 back.

I agree, he may not use it anway, he may move to a place like phoenix where you would need it for about a month.

redz 1970 K5 · 07-25-2007, 11:28 AM

He is moving to Las Vegas as a matter of fact...

Goodie · 07-25-2007, 03:09 PM

just run a by pass that's what I did... I'm not driving it in the winter...

Srubydo1986 · 07-25-2007, 08:03 PM

YEa by pass it. also what truck are we talking about it cant be the burb that your selling

jimfulco · 07-25-2007, 09:53 PM

**N2TRUX** · 07-25-2007, 10:33 PM

I would tell him what it's doing and offer to buy the parts and give him 100 bucks. Considering he's a car guy he won't mind. BTW- What color did you decide to paint the car?

07-25-2007, 08:28 AM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	$450 for a damn heater core? Are you kidding me? I shopped around locally here in northern Pittsburgh and the best rate I could get on the heater core installed is $450... Talk about sticker shock. I know I could do it myself for the cost of parts @ $80 or so, but I don't have time and the truck is going bye-bye tomorrow. I don't think the new owner would appreciate coolant leaking inside the truck at a nice drip rate. Augghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

07-25-2007, 09:06 AM	#2
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	Re: $450 for a damn heater core? Are you kidding me? If you go ahead and replace the core yourself make sure you stack at least one 7/16" washer right in front of the heater core, it will serve as a pressure reducer inside so you can't blow it again when you revv up - I did that to both my Lincoln and my truck, never had a problem ever since, and I do revv both of them pretty high up. __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

07-25-2007, 09:34 AM	#3
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: $450 for a damn heater core? Are you kidding me? Just disconnect it and let him know that it needs to be replaced and offer him $100-$200 back.

07-25-2007, 11:28 AM	#5
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: $450 for a damn heater core? Are you kidding me? He is moving to Las Vegas as a matter of fact... __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

07-25-2007, 03:09 PM	#6
Goodie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dayton Posts: 75	Re: $450 for a damn heater core? Are you kidding me? just run a by pass that's what I did... I'm not driving it in the winter...

07-25-2007, 08:03 PM	#7
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: $450 for a damn heater core? Are you kidding me? YEa by pass it. also what truck are we talking about it cant be the burb that your selling __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

07-25-2007, 09:53 PM	#8
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: $450 for a damn heater core? Are you kidding me?

07-25-2007, 10:33 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: $450 for a damn heater core? Are you kidding me? I would tell him what it's doing and offer to buy the parts and give him 100 bucks. Considering he's a car guy he won't mind. BTW- What color did you decide to paint the car? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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