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Reccomend a shop for B Body heater core (w/ ac) fix? #790174 09/01/10 04:39 PM 09/01/10 04:39 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 561 Oakland, CA 68Bullet OP mopar
68Bullet OP mopar Joined: May 2003 Posts: 561 Oakland, CA	I finally did it! I wrestled the damn heater core out of the car. What a nightmare. But hopefully the nightmore is over, if someone can reccomend a good shop to take this to. I see a corroded spot in the core where it appears to be leaking, though I haven't pressure checked it myself. I can't really get the core out of the housing. I'm hoping there's an expereinced shop/member that can help me out. Any reccomendations? "Broke is temporary, cheap lasts forever"

Re: Reccomend a shop for B Body heater core (w/ ac) fix? [Re: 68Bullet] #790175 09/01/10 04:52 PM 09/01/10 04:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,943 Grand Prairie,Texas stumpy I Win
stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,943 Grand Prairie,Texas	Check the local parts stores for a replacement. It will be cheaper then having your old one fixed in most cases.

Re: Reccomend a shop for B Body heater core (w/ ac) fix? [Re: stumpy] #790176 09/01/10 05:24 PM 09/01/10 05:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,592 None 71rm23 master
71rm23 master Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,592 None	Quote: Check the local parts stores for a replacement. It will be cheaper then having your old one fixed in most cases. Hopefully. As stated, check around first. When I did mine, the heater core cost $38. I ended up restoring the whole heater box. Total cost was $180. That was with new caskets, seals, paint, etc. Guess it depends on whether or not you're restoring the whole thing or just wanting to fix the core. Just my

Re: Reccomend a shop for B Body heater core (w/ ac) fix? [Re: stumpy] #790177 09/01/10 07:15 PM 09/01/10 07:15 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 561 Oakland, CA 68Bullet OP mopar
68Bullet OP mopar Joined: May 2003 Posts: 561 Oakland, CA	I've checked thoroughly, they are not readily available for cars with AC. There is also some sort of specialty valve that I have been told may leak. That's why I'm hoping to find someone with knowledge of this particular part. "Broke is temporary, cheap lasts forever"

Re: Reccomend a shop for B Body heater core (w/ ac) fix? [Re: 68Bullet] #790178 09/01/10 07:37 PM 09/01/10 07:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,592 None 71rm23 master
71rm23 master Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,592 None	Year of car?

Re: Reccomend a shop for B Body heater core (w/ ac) fix? [Re: 71rm23] #790179 09/01/10 08:02 PM 09/01/10 08:02 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 561 Oakland, CA 68Bullet OP mopar
68Bullet OP mopar Joined: May 2003 Posts: 561 Oakland, CA	Yes, very important detail! It's a 68 coronet, factory AC car. "Broke is temporary, cheap lasts forever"

Re: Reccomend a shop for B Body heater core (w/ ac) fix? [Re: 68Bullet] #790180 09/01/10 08:15 PM 09/01/10 08:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN A ahy master
ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	Classic Auto Air in Florida took care of mine (70 E with AC). They repair and stock replacement cores, vacuum pots and other parts. I sent my whole box in for overhaul; they did a great job. Its running fine about 5 years later with a Sanden compressor up front. If you want to DIY, in addition to the FSM, Mopar Muscle had a decent article on their website on overhaul of the box.

Re: Reccomend a shop for B Body heater core (w/ ac) fix? [Re: ahy] #790181 09/01/10 08:18 PM 09/01/10 08:18 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA rrunner master
rrunner master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA	Not cheap, but avalible http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...id=360196606220

Re: Reccomend a shop for B Body heater core (w/ ac) fix [Re: rrunner] #790182 09/01/10 08:40 PM 09/01/10 08:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,304 Northern Indiana M mr_belvedere super gas
mr_belvedere super gas M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,304 Northern Indiana	Send it to Bob at Glen-Ray Radiators.

Re: Reccomend a shop for B Body heater core (w/ ac) fix [Re: mr_belvedere] #790183 09/02/10 01:44 AM 09/02/10 01:44 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,319 Chicago Burbs sthemi master
sthemi master Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,319 Chicago Burbs	The heater control valve is a pretty common problem. They pop up NOS or rebuild on the b body parts for sale section or epay.. 70 is a one year only deal... A member said that NAPA sells repair kits for them, in a long ago post... Video Little Red Wagon Indy Nats,BurnoutContest

Re: Reccomend a shop for B Body heater core (w/ ac) fix [Re: sthemi] #790184 09/03/10 10:41 AM 09/03/10 10:41 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,070 Ohio C C_B5 super stock
C_B5 super stock C Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,070 Ohio	Be warned that many of the aftermarket cores do NOT fit properly. Since you have the original core you are better off restoring the original. I also agree with the other reply that recommended sending it to Bob at Glenray radiators for recore / restoration.

Re: Reccomend a shop for B Body heater core (w/ ac) fix [Re: C_B5] #790185 09/03/10 11:03 PM 09/03/10 11:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,682 South San Francisco, Ca 70sixpkrt master
70sixpkrt master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,682 South San Francisco, Ca	Call Todd at http://alouisradiator.com/ I bought my heater core from him last year. They are in S.F. [img]http://www.imgur.com/hxlGUJt.gif[/img] 4-speed 3:54 Dana 13.01 @107.93 with street tires (not hooking up)

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