Heater Core Replacement on 97 Pontiac Trans Am?
About how much should I expect to pay for a heater core replacement on a 97 Pontiac Trans Am? I have a pool of coolant on the passenger side floor board, I am trying not to drive too far for the repair. I have had the radiator, water pump and hoses replaced about 2 months ago. A: It’s a fairly pricey repair….a good portion of the dash and some of the firewall components have to be removed to access the heater core. Expect to pay $250 in labor, another $100 – $150 for the core and $15 or so to replace any lost coolant. This system may also require the refrigerant to be recharged…not sure. Sounds fairly ridiculous I know….as a shop owner however I can tell you it’s not an easy job. It takes 1 skilled mechanic 4-6 hours to replace a heater core properly in your car. The “hour” book shows 6.5 hours to replace it for your car….this is the time table that most shops reference when quoting a repair. If you want to save some money you can do it yourself. Buy the Chilton or Haynes repai
