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Search Auto Parts Search Heater core repair-who to take it to? Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> AC Auto Repair Help Forum leary Novice Jan 1, 2008, 1:46 PM Post #1 of 5 (4040 views) Heater core repair-who to take it to? Sign In My car: 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl My engine pours out coolant/water and I had problem diagnosed as the heater core by a general automotive repair shop est. ($500-$800). I read about the bypass option. In either case....my question is where should I take it to be fixed at the BEST price? 1. a general auto repair shop.( not the dealership... $900+ Yiikes!) 2. a radiator shop 3. heating & cooling specialist shop Thanks (This post was edited by leary on Jan 1, 2008, 2:05 PM) Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 1, 2008, 4:11 PM Post #2 of 5 (4035 views) Re: Heater core repair-who to take it to? Sign In That's hard to say. The general shop could have a tech that does lots of this stuff. A shop that states that's their specialty could be faster at getting the job done for you. It is an involved job and would be nice to have it done carefully as a lot of dash parts have to move to do this and getting it all back nicely would be a great plus. Ask up front about the job and the price, T leary Novice Jan 1, 2008, 5:20 PM Post #3 of 5 (4032 views) Re: Heater core repair-who to take it to? Sign In Thanks for the reply, but is circumventing the core with the bypass option instead of the full core replacement repair going to be much cheaper? I realiize that I won't have a heater but money is an issue for me at the moment. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 1, 2008, 6:34 PM Post #4 of 5 (4031 views) Re: Heater core repair-who to take it to? Sign In A heater core is just a small radiator with coolant in and coolant out. You can just bypass it with a hose and you won't get heat. That would be fairly simple and cheap. Never mind the comfort factor but do consider being able to defrost/defog the windshield. If it's cold where you are you might not be able to de-ice the car to drive it at all. They do have some electric heaters (plug in power port) but trust me they are marginal at best. I've used those in boats and like I said they are only a slight help for defogging windows - de-icing would be futile. So yes it can be done and won't hurt the car if bypassed properly, T leary Novice Jan 1, 2008, 8:22 PM Post #5 of 5 (4027 views) Re: Heater core repair-who to take it to? Sign In Thank you Tom. I live in central Cal. near Sacramento so I seldom have the need for defrost/defog. If money wasn't an issue I'd go for the remove/replace of the core. The bypass seems the way to go since its much cheaper...so long as there no affect on my AC which I do use.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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