Guest REX STALLION Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I have decided to change my heater core cuz I have my interior out and figured this would be alot easier now than later. Who would you recommend? I would prefer a North American built unit (buy cheap, buy again) thanks, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Scott, if your car has AC, there are no replacements. Replacements on the market at this time fit non AC cars only. They don't tell you that, but the nipples are longer on the AC heater core. Best advice either way is to get your old one recored. Take it to a competant radiator shop and have a new core added to your existing ends. That way you know it fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenugent Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 if you dont have help-as i didnt-i would do it from the firewall side.i had a real hard time linning up all the bolts by myself.would defently try firewall side nextime.look at roa forum for instructions.this way you dont have to unhook all the cables-drop heater box-defrost-etc.i was told that chevy put notch marks on firewall just for this purpose.if i remember youll have to cut about 1/8th inch off firewall.i fought that thing for hours.goodluck.t.nugentroa12969. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest REX STALLION Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Scott, if your car has AC, there are no replacements. Replacements on the market at this time fit non AC cars only. They don't tell you that, but the nipples are longer on the AC heater core. Best advice either way is to get your old one recored. Take it to a competant radiator shop and have a new core added to your existing ends. That way you know it fits.I don`t have A/C (Great White North ...we barely have summer) but a re-core is a great idea. I had my Rad re-cored and the fellow did a great job:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Steelman,Can you post info on the core for non-AC cars: manufacturer, part number, who stocks.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheezeMan Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 The heater cores are available from several places. I got mine from CARS, though their price was a bit higher than other places. The problem with any of the replacements is that the core is about 1/2" smaller in each dimension (H/W/D) so you need to block it up to make it fit in the heater pan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Take your old one to a radiator shop as "Steelman" says. The guy at the shop has the resources to find you the core you need.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric's.64.Superwildcat Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I came across a heater core at the link below which seems to indicate an AC application. It lists for $98.50. Old Buick Parts - CARS. Inc.Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Even though it specifically state a/c, take it from the guys who've bought one; the connections are too short. Take your original to a radiator shop and have them recore you tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Cars have been known to mark their products incorrectly.Getting a refund is like pulling teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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