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Offline mike77

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« on: November 11, 2004, 07:24:40 pm »
I've come to the conclusion that my old 1989 is nearing the end. The paint is bad, engine burns my antifreeze, a lot of smoke comes out of the muffler....


How much can I get for it at a scrap yard?  

Thanks guys!
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2004, 08:32:52 pm »
LOL - asking car enthusiasts how much it's worth as scrap is a bit backwards. We like to get the best and then make them better. Why not call your local scrap dealer in the yellow pages or some charities take them away for the scrap value so you don't have to fool with it. I bet no one on here has any idea of the scrap value of a car. Guess it's by the pound - so the bigger the better. Good luck.  
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2004, 09:55:05 pm »
What will you get from a Scrap Yard? A free tow :D
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« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2004, 12:02:11 am »
The wreckers in the London area pay around $70. to $100. if you can drive it in. I hear around $35. if it dosen't run at all and they pick it up.
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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2004, 12:20:14 am »
Mike, if it were not for the head gasket leak would you still drive it?
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2004, 12:39:43 am »
Thanks for your answers guys!

I can still drive it but I have to put in antifreeze  every time + it smokes a lot in the back. Somebody wanted to buy it for 500$ but no signs of him yet, I guess he changed his mind.
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2004, 01:24:14 am »
Yards in my area give about 1.5 cents per pound for non-runners, meaning about $40-$50 for most cars.  They go on a case by case basis for running cars, but $100 is typical.
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2004, 01:29:51 am »
I'd donate it and get a tax receipt.  That would be worth more to me than the few bucks you get out of it.
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« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2004, 01:47:33 am »
So I guess I was wrong - lots of posters here know the scrap value of cars. I'm amazed!! This site is such a fountain of new knowledge (seriously).
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« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2004, 05:27:06 am »
Mike, there is a product called "Irontite".  Sold at "Car Quest" auto parts stores.  It's a liquid, 16 oz. bottle.

I have used this product many times on blown head gaskets were motor anti-freeze is leaking either inside the motor or outside of the head.

Make sure engine is warm (not hot), open rad cap if you got one and pour it all in.  Make sure you got enough room for the entire bottle.  Run for 5 minutes.  After that time you will know if it works on your particular problem.

Make sure your heater is turned off first.
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« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2004, 08:15:49 pm »
That's a good idea Articsteve but I don't have a credit card to buy the product. If CAN Tire sold it I would of tried it for sure.

I'm tired of putting $$$ into that damn car.

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« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2004, 02:04:37 am »
I know the feeling.  Last year a melted a head gasket on a 4.0 litre jeep cheroke and I think the bottle was around $16.00

I don't understand your credit card comment.  It's available at car quest auto part stores for sure.
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« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2004, 10:14:48 pm »
My God Ovr! We're not just a bunch of pretty faces you know.
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« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2004, 10:46:16 pm »
This is Canada's Top Web Site for Automotive Problems so you only get the best eh.
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« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2004, 01:10:17 am »
Roadr - I never said you were a pretty face....................well, you set it up and couldn't leave it hang there, now could I?
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