Heater core slight issue

[Zalemate]

Hey guys i have a slight problem with my heater core...
It's not there. Lol anyway it's getting stupidly cold here and im thinking I should get my ass into gear considering ita almost snow season and I'll be going to the snow every weekend!

Has anyone got a heater core I can buy?

And also seeing as tho it's been bypassed, can someone give me a rough idea on how hard it will be to re install?

Thanks guys. I'll get my build thread started on the weekend! Jut way to flat out with work ATM to get it all started on a weeknight!

Cheers!

Zale

[ffoff]

Ive never done it myself, but let's just say you need to remove the dash. One of the harder jobs to do on a mk3. I'd be contacting golf loon for a heater core.

[Tim]

its a 2 day job for someone that hasnt done one before. Probably only for the most hardcore of DIYers.
Best to buy locally as they are LHD/RHD specific.

[Zalemate]

Thanks fellas! I'll contact golf loon and go from there!
And I bet getting it done for me is going to cost abit?

[dark]

I need to do this too - dreading it really as I know its too much for my skills!

[Pmk]

its a 2 day job for someone that hasnt done one before. Probably only for the most hardcore of DIYers.
Best to buy locally as they are LHD/RHD specific.

Yeah These are heaps crazy for DIY man.

I think VR53CKS replaced his one recently with a mechanic. ask him .

[pimpossible]

Not as bad as mine, which is leaking coolant into the rear passenger floor. ); Waiting for my replacement to come in the mail.

[VR28LT]

Depending on who does it for you, lets just say out of a grand you should end up with some pocket change to buy some G12 .

[pimpossible]

I was quoted 2K FYI. Seems very doable so might be worth having a go at it yourself.

[vdubin]

Worst job ever, VR53CKS had his replaced and Ive seen the pics...wow I feel sorry for you mate.

what Mountain will you be going to? snowboard or ski ?

[mattross]

I am doing my Air Box felt (A/C not cooling like it should felt has come off, all air passing the HC) & checking my Hcore. I got it out and there doesn't appear to be anything wrong with it, it was a semi blocked drain plug, plus water was getting in the system thru the cabin filter as the rubbers on the windshield water deflectors had gone...see first photo on page 1 http://s1124.photobucket.com/albums/l561/thepsychopomp/CAR/
The plus is I get to fix the airbox flaps/vents and the felt coverings.... and I have the dash cluster out to do some LED swap outs.
It is a bit of a nightmare, just when you think its out, 2 more bolts, more screws, sheer bolts, etc etc.... if I ever meet a VW engineer he is getting a flying headbutt.
But now its out, I think it will be half the time to get back in (fingers crossed). I've dumped raw photos here from page 7 on
http://s1124.photobucket.com/albums/l561/thepsychopomp/CAR/
ALSO: As I never want to have to do one again, I've devised the solution to this problem so I never have to do it again (unless the HC goes). When replacing I ran a 2 core wire thru the firewall from the centre console (for future button) to the heater core engine bay side then added 1 m. This will be to control a solenoid value I'll put in line with the 2 heater core pipes and will control the flow into the heater core. Will need a 12V 3 way solenoid of some type that can take heat temp to 100degrees, I found a few candidates, they might restrict the flow though as they are small sizes.
http://www.partsgeek.com/pdproducts/MCS/07026423.html?utm_source=shoppingcom&utm_medium=pf &utm_term=74809+Four+Seasons+Heater+Valve&utm_cont ent=mcs&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+ShoppingCom
http://heaterspromotions.co.cc/four-seasons-74809-heater-valve/
http://home-and-garden.become.com/four-seasons-74809-heater-valve--compare-prices--sc1115466157
http://www.4s.com/Online%20Catalogs-eCatalog/Content.aspx
So normally the valve would allow flow thru the heater core (normal), button/solenoid would divert it back and bypass the HC all together. Car might run a bit hotter, but that should be sorted with a lower temp thermostat and lower temp Coolant sensor/switch to match
An alternative would be to wire it in with the recycle switch (which switches on the Solenoid valve near the coolant bubble), but then it would only work on fresh air or recycle how ever you wire it.

[VR28LT]

I was quoted 2K FYI. Seems very doable so might be worth having a go at it yourself.

2k ? thats some big $

you probably were quoted that amount of coin because they didn't want to the job

search around im sure you can get it done for around the 1k mark

[mattross]

I trawled the internet and found amny DIY and helping files..... if you want PM me and i'll email them to ya, they helped me immensly...

[Zalemate]

what Mountain will you be going to? snowboard or ski ?

Will be heading to falls every weekend and hotham when we can!

[Zalemate]

Thannks for all the info guys, ill be heading around to a few places next week to get some quotes to just see what they rekon.. will contact Golf Loon looking for a new heater core..

keen to look into a DIY but ill get some quotes aswell..