heater core
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Heel & Toe
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heater core
MY heater core went on 1979 vette. i know its a big job . Can anyone tell me approximate cost of having it installed. I know alot of labor is needed. can anyone tell me of good mechanic in ocean county new jersey.
Drifting
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From: Oregon
Hey, I have an 80 Vette that will have the motor out next week while installing a new crate motor. I think I will replace my heater core as it is still the original. Yes, we are having 90+ degree weather but anyone would know that you dont wait until you have a floor covered in anti freeze before you replace a 27 year old core! It is just smart thinking. Its like cutting your fire wood at the beginning of summer and not waiting for 2 feet of snow in the dead of winter and sub freezing weather! 
I plan to replace mine myself as I will have almost noithing in the way.
peace brother!
I plan to replace mine myself as I will have almost noithing in the way.
peace brother!
Last edited by 3rd_Vette; Aug 16, 2006 at 03:37 PM.
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Heel & Toe
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Originally Posted by 3rd_Vette
Hey, I have an 80 Vette that will have the motor out next week while installing a new crate motor. I think I will replace my heater core as it is still the original. Yes, we are having 90+ degree weather but anyone would know that you dont wait until you have a floor covered in anti freeze before you replace a 27 year old core! It is just smart thinking. Its like cutting your fire wood at the beginning of summer and not waiting for 2 feet of snow in the dead of winter and sub freezing weather!
I plan to replace mine myself as I will have almost noithing in the way.
peace brother!
I plan to replace mine myself as I will have almost noithing in the way.
peace brother!
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Originally Posted by 3rd_Vette
I plan to replace mine myself as I will have almost noithing in the way.
peace brother!
peace brother!
walter, try it yourself - no special tools - just time..
Here's a link for that will work on your year..
Drifting
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From: Oregon
Originally Posted by Avette4me
you'll have stuff in the way because it has to come out from the interior..
walter, try it yourself - no special tools - just time..
Here's a link for that will work on your year..
walter, try it yourself - no special tools - just time..
Here's a link for that will work on your year..
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