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Old Dec 12, 2001 | 02:46 PM
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HELP!!! My heater core is bad!!

I have a 97 Expedition with a blown heater core. I was wondering: is this something I can fix myself, and if not, what is a reasonable price for this kind of repair?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2001 | 04:15 PM
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HELP!!! My heater core is bad!!

It's a pain, but not impossible to do it yourself. Most of the work appears to be getting all the "stuff" removed so that you can access the core box. Well, then you have to cut loose all that nasty goo they slop around to seal the box.

I have no idea what someone would charge to change the core. Best bet is to call a few shops (not dealerships) and ask for a quote.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2001 | 08:20 PM
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HELP!!! My heater core is bad!!

If you don't still have the original heater hoses, make sure you put a restrictor in the heater supply hose or you will blow the core again.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2001 | 02:36 PM
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