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Best heater core, 67 LeMans
I completely rebuilt the heating and AC system in the LeMans last year. It worked like a charm. I bought the replacement heater core for an AC car off of Rock Auto. I immediately found that it was different than the original, in that it didn't fit into the bracket that holds down the end that is away from the water necks. I made it fit, but now see that the stupid thing has shat the bed. Disapointing. I'll replace it, but wanted to see if anyone knows of a manufacturer that makes one closer to the original one, in size and fitment. I can't remember the name of the manufacturer that made the one that's in there now.
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No answer, just questions. Was it aluminum or copper? Please give an autopsy report of where it failed.
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I ordered my heater core through my local old school radiator shop. Expensive? yeah, a bit, but it was exactly like the original. Just make sure your shop knows what you want.
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It would be great to find an old shop like that, but most seem to have dried up around here.....
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I just rebuilt the hvac system on my 65. I purchased my heater core from our host. Lil pricey compared to aluminum cores , but fit perfectly…& all copper construction like OE…. I would suggest to make a restriction in hose leading into core… seams to be a life saver against premature failure (?). Not the hardest job to replace,but I sure would hate to have to redo so soon… sorry for your troubles Sprint…
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