Heater Core in Akron, Ohio

[shofun93]

Anyone going to be in the Akron, Ohio area anytime soon? I would like some help with the replacement of my heater core. I have read all the threads I can find, and I don't want to tackle it by myself. Thanks for all the great info. I have a little cash and several cases of your beverage of choice.

Thanks all

 

[Rockledge]

If you suddenly find yourself alone , I ran across this link browsing over at SHOtimes, it documents a heater core exchange on a regular Taurus, but it looks to be quite helpful with regard to the SHO, at least from my perspective (having done my own Blend Door Actuator fix which requires a lot of the same labor).

This guy really took the time to put together a nice tutorial with some great pics:

http://www.geocities.com/jaromcall/taurus/

Sometimes the link won't work, so it's a good idea to print or save the file if and when you can.

 

[ShadetreeSHOguy]

if it comes to it, i can make it up there if need be b/c i fly for free into the CAK airport, so, if no one else i gonna be up there, id be happy to stop by if i can get a ride from the airport and back

 

[shofun93]

if it comes to it, i can make it up there if need be b/c i fly for free into the CAK airport, so, if no one else i gonna be up there, id be happy to stop by if i can get a ride from the airport and back

Thanks for the offer. I think I may have a local shop do the job this time. They have been recomended by several local people. They quoted me about $550. How does this sound to you guys? Any other places you recomended?

Thanks all

 

[Rockledge]

The job is labor (time) intensive. $550 from a reputable shop is a good deal, IMO.

 

[Sho-N-Go]

Bring it this way I am about 1-2 hours from you. Service by a SHO enthusiast and Ford Tech. Email me if intrested

 

[shofun93]

Sounds like a real good posability. What is your zip and I can get a real good idea on drive time. Also maybe send me a pm with an idea of how much you want for the labor and maybe we can work something out. I am going tonight to pick up some parts (al core, hoses, zerex, and some clamps). I will not be re-installing the a/c as I don't use it and it is a real power robber.

Thanks, Jason

 

[Sho-N-Go]

Dimension Ford West
2300 W jefferson blvd
Ft Wayne In 46802

 

[aaronsbiza]

$500 is a great deal, I paid the dealership $1100

You can bypass the heater core if you don't need it.

 

[Sho-N-Go]

Sorry I am more than 2 hours. LOL I didnt realize you were 4 hours away. I think with the OH winters he will want to fix it. Just a guess though

 

[shofun93]

Thanks guys it is already bypassed. But it gets real cold and snowy here in the winter, and can't live without the heater. I am having the work done by my neighbor (and myself) he is a Ford certified mechanic and he has done several taurus heater cores. I am also going to do some other work while I'm at it including new motor mounts, serp belt, tranny fluid/filter change, LOF and maybe SFB's. Thanks for all your ideas guys, if you have any others feel free to post.