Here's the $50 solution. It's not something I'd do to my van, but to each
his own.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=385553&highlight=ford+heater

On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 5:20 PM, B Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net> wrote:

> Has anyone successfully replaced their front heater core with a cheap
> alternative that fits but belongs to another vehicle, i.e. the '88 Ford
> Taurus core, etc?
>
> After I get my engine running issues resolved I need to move onto this next
> and I don't think $500 for a new heater core at moment is going to impress
> my wife as the van is quickly becoming "The Divorcemaker" at the moment....
>
> I haven't told her I need new tires yet....
>
> Bryan
>