Staehling

Sorry for the hasty nature of this post, but I'm considering grabbing a 88 for very cheap, just checked it out, and the only thing that I was iffy about was a bit of smoke that came out of the defrost vent when I finished my drive around the block. What would this be?

Thanks for any quick replies

evmlarry

Sounds like the heater core to me.

CSS996

RUN AWAY!

Staehling

Hell, I already know the heater core is crapped, just wanted to make sure it wasn't engine related somehow. Thanks for the replies!!!

CSS996

So, it's REALLY CHEAP then? How's the rest of it? Any pix? We love pix!

Staehling

It's around 4000 US for a dark blue 88 with many small-medium issues. Has low km and runs strong and shifts well, 1990 wheels in great shape, Z51, and I figure I could sell my 87 and be ahead in the money department with a colour I much prefer...no pics of note to share, just got back from taking a quick peek.

EDIT : 4000 US for a C4 in Canada is really really cheap.

AGENT 86

What's the scoop, Andrew ??
Heater core ain't as bad as everyone says. I'll do it for $1,000,000.00

AGENT 86

Sounds worthy

Staehling

See my last post, Agent...the paint on hood and some seat+weatherstripping concerns me way more than heater core.

Staehling

Haha rapid fire postfest!

CSS996

$4,000 US isn't bad, even in the US! Especially if you can do the heater core yourself.

Staehling

Pulled the trigger and made a deposit!

Casethecorvetteman

Heater core is easy, ill do it for you for nothing. You pay my transport to get there though

DonF

I do most of the work myself on my Vettes but a local Radiator shop gave me a price of $150.00 for the job on my 89, I couldn't pass that up. Good Luck

Casethecorvetteman

They must have a cheap hourly rate mate!! Does that include the new core as well?

senorv47

I've seen this before, the heather core is going on it. My friend had his 78 done and they charged him 800.00

Staehling

I had my 87 down to the heater core when installing sound insulation, so not too worried, been there before!

Casethecorvetteman

Damn, there goes my free ticket again!!!

JohnyH

Really good exchange rate today, pay for it soon!

Staehling

It's already in BC, so no exchange - just gave US dollars as example.