Used Heater Core Okay?

Burgertime631 · 02-21-2007, 12:46 AM

Ive got the leaks under the dash fellas. Before i tear it apart i was wondering about used heater cores for my 1997 SL2. Should i bother gettin one from a junker or see the dealer man for a new one? Thanks

Matt42 · 02-21-2007, 01:09 AM

Gaaah, no. With all the work to get the core out, spend the extra bucks for a new one. You should be able to order one from NAPA or some other for-real parts place.

madpogue · 02-21-2007, 01:23 AM

Agreed - this is one part you DON'T want to "R&R&I", given the labor involved.

BobbyP · 02-21-2007, 03:21 AM

I changed the one on my Olds Calais. It used a couple PVC pipes to connect the heater core and it looked like the glue went bad and the PVC pipes leaked. I still replaced the entire heater core. Too much work, and too important of an item to have fail on you.

eljefino · 02-21-2007, 01:46 PM

The only benefit to a used one is you get to practice on a junk car first. Even if you get it out and then buy a new one the ten bucks might be worth it if you learn something that keeps a rattle away.

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Burgertime631 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 29	Used Heater Core Okay? Ive got the leaks under the dash fellas. Before i tear it apart i was wondering about used heater cores for my 1997 SL2. Should i bother gettin one from a junker or see the dealer man for a new one? Thanks

02-21-2007, 01:09 AM	#2
Matt42 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maricopa County, Arizona Posts: 208 1993 SW2	Re: Used Heater Core Okay? Gaaah, no. With all the work to get the core out, spend the extra bucks for a new one. You should be able to order one from NAPA or some other for-real parts place. ... 1993 SW2, 1996 Dodge Cummins

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madpogue Super Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Madison, WI USA Posts: 25,715 madpogue's Photos 1996 SW2	Re: Used Heater Core Okay? Agreed - this is one part you DON'T want to "R&R&I", given the labor involved.

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BobbyP Master Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 7,030 BobbyP's Photos 2006 VUE Red Line 2007 SKY	Re: Used Heater Core Okay? I changed the one on my Olds Calais. It used a couple PVC pipes to connect the heater core and it looked like the glue went bad and the PVC pipes leaked. I still replaced the entire heater core. Too much work, and too important of an item to have fail on you. ... 2006 Black VUE Red Line - Now running iOS 14.7 beta

02-21-2007, 01:46 PM	#5
eljefino Master Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Standish Maine Posts: 5,788 eljefino's Photos 1995 SW1 2000 SL1	Re: Used Heater Core Okay? The only benefit to a used one is you get to practice on a junk car first. Even if you get it out and then buy a new one the ten bucks might be worth it if you learn something that keeps a rattle away.

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