New Heater Core Questions
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Topic: New Heater Core Questions
Posted By: madsod
Subject: New Heater Core Questions
Date Posted: 10 May 2009 at 3:59pm
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Does anyone know where I could purchase a new heater core for my 85 GT. Thank you Stefan |
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Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 10 May 2009 at 4:03pm
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They're readily available. Keep in mind the heater core is different depending on whether or not you have A/C.
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Posted By: madsod
Date Posted: 10 May 2009 at 6:43pm
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madsod wrote:Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 10 May 2009 at 6:49pm
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Canadian Tire is the last place I'd buy car parts. Where in Canada are you? It's a big country! We might be able to better point you in the right direction if you narrow down your location somewhat.
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Posted By: madsod
Date Posted: 10 May 2009 at 8:27pm
| I'm a new member to your club and located in Walnut Grove, I would like to attend your next meeting at ABC restaurant on June 13. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 10 May 2009 at 10:03pm
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Stefan, you're not making this much easier for me. Walnut Grove - Is that Langley? Clubs members get discounts at Lordco and Napa (if I remember correctly). I live in Vancouver and buy most of my stuff at a local place called VAP. Maybe someone who lives closer to Langley (if that's where you are!) will post and recommend a place handy to you. And by all means you'd be most welcome to come to the next club meeting in June.
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Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 10:07am
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Can tell your a Vancouverite Patrick:)...lol, Walnut Grove is in Langley:). I had to buy a 2nd one as the 1st blew a seal within 2 years, and I drive my car part time summer only, so I don't use the heater often, go figure...lol I bought mine with the club discount at Lordco, with A/C under $80...just make sure you buy the right one Stefan. When you become a member, David aka Captain can provide you the Lordco & NAPA club info for discounts, every little bit helps:). ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: madsod
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 8:08pm
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Yes, it's Walnut Grove located in Langley, B.C. Canada LOL.... I'll see you at the next meeting, thank for all your help. Stefan  |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 11 May 2009 at 11:27pm
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Stephan, phone around (or email) to several auto parts suppliers in your area. I find that prices on this kind of stuff can vary quite a bit from place to place. Just for comparison purposes, you can phone the place I deal with in Vancouver (VAP) and ask for a price on the heater core you need. I find their prices to be more than fair. Their phone number is
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Posted By: Austin
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 9:53am
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I would also try calling your local friendly Radiator shop. Sometimes they get better prices and will beat Chain stores eg Lordco/Napa etc. I shopped around and there's a place in North Van i bought mine from called AERS Auto. Don't remember brand or price but I know it was about $20something cheaper and great quality too. Hopefully you can find a shop similar near you. ------------- 
1986 Fiero GT 3.4L V6 DIS, 5 spd, Full Polyurethane Suspension, Rear Coil-overs |
Posted By: madsod
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 8:35pm
Thanks, I located one for $ 60.00 (new) I'll let you know how the install went  |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 8:37pm
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Must be non A/C...where did you get that, it's a good price:) ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 10:53pm
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The ultimate heater core re & re thread - http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/043997.html - A/C Heater Core Repair Procedure
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Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 12 May 2009 at 10:56pm
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Good thread:)
------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: madsod
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 1:53pm
| I purchased a none A/C heater core from Lordco for $ 60.00 without a discount. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 2:06pm
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I am suprised...good on ya:) ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 13 May 2009 at 2:10pm
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Make sure you change it out from the front then... from the spare tire compartment. It's an easy job. The toughest challenge will be to get the hoses off the old heater core tubes. After a couple of decades the rubber hoses practically "bond" to the metal. The less air you introduce into the cooling system the better. Remember to "burp" the system afterwards. Might be some tips for you http://www.westcoastfieros.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=960&KW=Coolant+burping+procedure%3F+ - Here .
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Posted By: madsod
Date Posted: 15 May 2009 at 5:13pm
  I installed new Heater Core today, I was surprised how easy it was. I hope I burped the system properly.. |
Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 15 May 2009 at 7:35pm
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Did yours have a ground strap on it? I've seen some that have it, some don't! I imagine over the years some people yanked them off if they did have them. Or maybe it was only on the later years. Not sure. Anyhow, I'm starting to wonder if some of the cars that seem to eat one every year or so and DON'T have the strap.... well... it might make a difference! Something to do with the copper or brass being stripped away sort of like in electroplating. But in this case, the core is becoming the sacrificial metal! If they have a ground on them though, everything stays at the same level electrically. |
Posted By: madsod
Date Posted: 15 May 2009 at 8:04pm
| No strap on my old or new heater core, and the heater core I removed didn't look very old at all. So you might be onto something !!! |
Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 15 May 2009 at 9:18pm
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IIRC the strap(s) I've seen were held down under the screw that secures the core itself. I don't have any cores that need swapping right now, but I'll try to remember to look next time. If everyone else could keep it in the back of there mind(s).... and try to take a picture or 6 if you do see one!!! |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 15 May 2009 at 10:07pm
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Out of the probably dozen I have done, I have never seen a dedicated "strap" or ground wire. The best I have seen is on the all the A/C cars there is a long brass strap that holds the core into the plastic casing. I would concern myself that if there was a ground wire going from the core to the chassis, it would simply allow stray voltage to go through the core itself. The best thing if you have voltage in your cooling system is to find out WHERE it is coming from and stop it. The main source of voltage in a cooling system is from "cheaper" fan switches, bad fan relays and temperature gauges. As they are actually submerged in the cooling system. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 16 May 2009 at 6:40am
The whole idea is to keep all parts at ground level. Since coolant itself is conductive (just like any liquid!), and you have a mixture of metals, you can potentially (small pun intended) have a small battery going on. If everything is grounded, then everything is at zero volts. I read a well worded write up on it all some time ago. Good info on electrochemistry in it. Probably on Pennocks. |
Posted By: kawana
Date Posted: 16 May 2009 at 4:22pm
| If you can make the drive, come on out to abbotsford. Theres a place called 'All-parts' that has great prices. I bought my heater core from them, and it was $20 cheaper than Lordco WITH their discount.. That said, i now work at lordco, and can get stuff for as little as $1 over cost lol :D To get to 'allparts' go to the walmart in abby, turn left (i forget the road), go over the train tracks and start heading up the hill. Turn right onto Abbotsford Way, and its on your lefthand side. Nice folks and great prices. |