Heater core problems!

[81suzukicarry]

I have just remover the heater/fan assembly and pulled it open, then extracted the heater core. Hooked it up to a garden hose (same size as fittings- convenience!) and stuck a finger in the outlet- and it was like sponge weeping! It needs the core replaced! In Australia a radiator specialist can remove the existing core and solder in a new one after chemical cleaning and sand blasting the top and bottom tanks. I had them do the Carry's radiator a couple of months ago for AU$130.. then one in my falcon for AU$110!! and litterally over twice the size in every way! BUT the heater core- being a small odd size is AU$298 for the core!! and that's before the cut the old core out, chemical clean and sand blast, solder new core to clean tanks and paint! He does has a  pile of old unused strange size cores in his shed that will be far cheaper if hes got one though!!

Otherwise I'm thinking of finding a substitute.. cutting a larger core/radiator down? Had a thought of seeing how big and durable computer radiators(like in big water cooled systems) come, might be able to get a similar size and exchange the tap and fittings?

So if ANYONE has ANY IDEAS that will be cheaper than AU$298 I'm all ears!! I need one for a roadworthy.

all help greatly appreciated!!!

[TITCH]

Hi,
couldn't someone from the UK post one over, second hand but refurbished & tested?

Of course it must be sent, as a 'gift'

Regards,
Titch

[aussi suzi]

may be in the meantime leave the core out,bi pass heater hoses or join together were the core goes.im pretty sure all you need for a road worthy is air to blow on your windscreen for demist purpose wether the air is hot or cold.this is only if your desperate.i will see how good my rusty van core is later this week...ken

[Dell Boy]

Fill with caustic soda[diluted] & leave standing for a couple of days. Then blast it with high water pressure avoiding contact with your eyes or skin to blast the muck out. Repeat until cleared. Derek.

[>>CHOP<<]

YOUR IN AUSTRAILIA....what do you want a heater for...ha ha ...