Hi guys, what is the quickest way to acquire a Heater Core

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  1. BurgerZ

    BurgerZ Banned

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    I need a heater core asap to relpace my old one which i have bypassed for the passed year. Im in Sydney NSW atm.

    Also can you please let me know if replacement of the heater core is easier if the engine it out.

    cheers guys:eek:
     
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  2. leighroyz

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    see any radiator shop and they should b able to order one in for a reasonable price mate
     
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  3. BurgerZ

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    spoke to a couple and they said they dont do nissan 300zx

     
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  5. Sanouske

    Sanouske Retired Moderator

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    This was a group buy that ended some time ago now, but is good for parts reference.

    http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288634&highlight=heater+core+group

    This company still has them available.

    Also having the engine out isnt really the problem. Make it easier to take the hoses off i guess but the main shitty part of the job is taking the dash out and replacing...takes so long the first time. (the second you know where all the bolts are)

    hope that helps.
     
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  6. Pregz

    Pregz Ex Z owner

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    Some years ago I bought an aftermarket one from John at UAS, not sure if he can still get them. Required a little modification to the heater box, but was a damn sight cheaper than the OEM one and better quality.
     
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  7. CHILI

    CHILI Indestructable Target

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    Philip Radiator Service in ACT are the best place to obtain a replacement(it is a 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage heater core and will cost you about $180). There is absolutely no need to modify this unit in any way, it's a perfect fit.
    As already stated, engine in or out will make no difference whatsoever(all your woes are under the dash).:eek:
     
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  8. black baz

    black baz black 'n blue Bazemy

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    Llloyd .. I think that they may have changed their name ... and possibly now trade as "AUTO HEAT" as per the last group buy ....
     
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  9. CHILI

    CHILI Indestructable Target

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    I think you may be right Baz(if I do a Google search under Philip Radiator Service it comes up as AUTO HEAT). You'd think a guy from the ACT would know this stuff and not need to come on here to ask this question, wouldn't you?:p:zlove::zlove::zlove::rofl:
     
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  10. IB

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    Auto Heat might be their internet trading name, still in the white pages as Phillip Radiators and on the NatRad web site.
     
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  11. Gazza

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    Two part epoxy can be used to repair your old one if its sprung a pin hole leak like mine did a few years ago.
     
    Gazza, Feb 4, 2010
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