Heater Core
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Heater Core
I have read a lot of the posts about replacing the heater core. I have a question. Is there something in the design that causes them to leak? I can honestly say I have never owned a car with a leaking heater core. Just sold my 72 Chevelle last year and it had the original heater core. So far my 95 Corvette has been good. No leaks...yet.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
I have read a lot of the posts about replacing the heater core. I have a question. Is there something in the design that causes them to leak? I can honestly say I have never owned a car with a leaking heater core. Just sold my 72 Chevelle last year and it had the original heater core. So far my 95 Corvette has been good. No leaks...yet.
I have had my 85 for 20 years, i replaced the heater core with a new one 15 years ago and is still good.
They are a real pain to replace though..
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Lunenburg MA
I've had a lot of 30+ year old cars and I can tell you that you're just lucky. They are a common failure, especially when the coolant isn't changed regularly.
They are also never fun to change. Did my '68 Firebird last year. I swear they hung it in mid air and built the car around it :-)
They are also never fun to change. Did my '68 Firebird last year. I swear they hung it in mid air and built the car around it :-)
