heater core Q
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Burning Brakes
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heater core Q
hey everyone - as I am debating the to replace the heater core now or later - I wanted to know if anyone has used a spectra aluminum or pro source brass/copper heater core from auto zone? I am a little skeptical because they seem inexpensive - but I found rock auto's to be even less
does anyone have any experience with either or another recommendation - the job seems really involved - one that you do not want to have to do again - so I want to be sure before I get started if possible -
any help is greatly appreciated
Sean
does anyone have any experience with either or another recommendation - the job seems really involved - one that you do not want to have to do again - so I want to be sure before I get started if possible -
any help is greatly appreciated
Sean
Drifting
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From: Venice Cali.
hey everyone - as I am debating the to replace the heater core now or later - I wanted to know if anyone has used a spectra aluminum or pro source brass/copper heater core from auto zone? I am a little skeptical because they seem inexpensive - but I found rock auto's to be even less
does anyone have any experience with either or another recommendation - the job seems really involved - one that you do not want to have to do again - so I want to be sure before I get started if possible -
any help is greatly appreciated
Sean
does anyone have any experience with either or another recommendation - the job seems really involved - one that you do not want to have to do again - so I want to be sure before I get started if possible -
any help is greatly appreciated
Sean
Drifting
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From: Venice Cali.
Get those window lock clips from the help area at autozone( probably break the old one at the temp adjuster door)
A long extension 1/4 inch and instead of inserting a ratchet use a
large allen head wrench in it to turn that will just give clearance to
upper left screw(bolt). I left that one out and no harm has come.
Good luck
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spectra will need to be bent.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c4-tech-performance/3832281-sos-help-on-early-c4-heatercore.html
and
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c4-tech-performance/3833152-exact-match-heater-core-whos-bought-one.html
spectra cost me a crapliad of my time and lots of anxiety. will never buy another.
my recommendation is to get your oem copper one rebuilt.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c4-tech-performance/3832281-sos-help-on-early-c4-heatercore.html
and
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c4-tech-performance/3833152-exact-match-heater-core-whos-bought-one.html
spectra cost me a crapliad of my time and lots of anxiety. will never buy another.
my recommendation is to get your oem copper one rebuilt.
Burning Brakes
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Rock Auto has TYC brand lifetime warranty, Could not find anyone else with this warranty,that being said I have not needed to replace my heater core, but if it goes that's what I'll use just my 2 cw.Good luck with repair.
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When I replaced the heater core in my '85 years ago, I ordered a OEM AC Delco core (can't remember where I got it). It's a job you only want to do once, so make sure you buy a top quality core. I removed mine by taking out the passenger seat and removing it from the bottom. Tedious...but not impossible.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Fitzwilliam New Hampshire
Have never seen a parts warranty that covers labor for any part.Only by some repair shops that install parts provided by them, and then not very often,part only no labor,but if you can suggest a parts co. that has that warranty let us know. Thanks
Last edited by A Peter C4; Dec 6, 2016 at 08:32 PM. Reason: spelling