Heating Core replacement question

[Chattzx]

Hey I need a new heating core and all new hoses and this guy that specializes on 300zx's quoted me $650. That is for a new heater core, new hoses, clamps, labor, tax and a cooling system flush. Doe this sound like a good deal?? Thanks in advance

[Infinitiguy19]

Not really because thats just way way to much for the job. Now to be fair I am not 100% sure where the heater core is in your car but I know its listed in the service manual here: Nicoclub.com/FSM/

You could try BG Stop leak and see if that fixes it first but thats just a temporary fix at best.

Happy Holidays.

[Chattzx]

oh no lol the whole system is rusted through and it is capped off lol

[Zwicked]

The heater core is a sizable job as most of the dash has to come out to do it, unless you take the short cut method and cut the pipes close to where they bolt to the core itself.

A full day the long route, or 2 hours the short way....been there...done it.

[Chattzx]

yeah thats what ive heard as well. its freezing where im at so imma pay someone to do the job it sounds like a pain in the butt haha. or i may go the cheap way and buy a portable car heater haha