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Post by 2003LimitedAWD on Oct 10, 2019 12:43:22 GMT -5
I need to replace the front heater core for my '03 Sport, but am not having any luck when searching around the net. Found plenty of rear heater cores, but no front ones (none that are in stock, anyway). Anyone know where to get one?
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Post by Naeos_Valkarian on Oct 10, 2019 16:34:09 GMT -5
I need to replace the front heater core for my '03 Sport, but am not having any luck when searching around the net. Found plenty of rear heater cores, but no front ones (none that are in stock, anyway). Anyone know where to get one? To be honest with you, the junk yard is your best bet. I once searched for days, I even called the dealership but they've been discontinued. what's wrong with the one you've got? Is it leaking from the rad itself or the metal tubing at the top of the radiator? If it's the tubing, I believe you can swap the metal tubing on top with another set of metal tubes from another radiator. |
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Post by 2003LimitedAWD on Oct 10, 2019 21:17:40 GMT -5
I need to replace the front heater core for my '03 Sport, but am not having any luck when searching around the net. Found plenty of rear heater cores, but no front ones (none that are in stock, anyway). Anyone know where to get one? To be honest with you, the junk yard is your best bet. I once searched for days, I even called the dealership but they've been discontinued. what's wrong with the one you've got? Is it leaking from the rad itself or the metal tubing at the top of the radiator? If it's the tubing, I believe you can swap the metal tubing on top with another set of metal tubes from another radiator. Thanks, I was afraid of that. Seeing the 'discontinued' word time and time again didn't give me much confidence in finding a new one. Mine is leaking inside onto the carpet, so I'm pretty sure it's in the radiator itself. I'll remove it and see how bad it is; perhaps it can be repaired. Problem is, the previous owner neglected to do any maintenance on the cooling system, so there was lots of corrosion within the system. Hoping that the heater core isn't too far gone, but the chances are good that it's ruined. |
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Post by jkdv8 on Oct 13, 2019 20:07:51 GMT -5
If you do find one it will more than likely be overpriced. If I were you I would find a good quality aftermarket one. Part number is MR958598 for cross reference. As for the corrosion run some thoroflush through it, just beware it’s strong stuff.
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Post by 2003LimitedAWD on Oct 14, 2019 9:25:55 GMT -5
If you do find one it will more than likely be overpriced. If I were you I would find a good quality aftermarket one. Part number is MR958598 for cross reference. As for the corrosion run some thoroflush through it, just beware it’s strong stuff. Thanks, that OEM part number was very helpful. Within a few minutes I found several that were supposedly in stock, but the prices are around $250, some are $300+. Yikes! |
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Post by jkdv8 on Oct 20, 2019 21:34:02 GMT -5
Yea that’s crazy considering what it is. Technically you could use any core that fit the space and connections. Nothing more than a mini radiator.
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Post by jkdv8 on Nov 18, 2019 19:31:13 GMT -5
If you do find one it will more than likely be overpriced. If I were you I would find a good quality aftermarket one. Part number is MR958598 for cross reference. As for the corrosion run some thoroflush through it, just beware it’s strong stuff. Thanks, that OEM part number was very helpful. Within a few minutes I found several that were supposedly in stock, but the prices are around $250, some are $300+. Yikes! Did you ever find an oem unit for a reasonable price? |
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Post by thefullmontey on Nov 19, 2019 5:39:50 GMT -5
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Post by 2003LimitedAWD on Nov 19, 2019 22:12:12 GMT -5
Thanks, that OEM part number was very helpful. Within a few minutes I found several that were supposedly in stock, but the prices are around $250, some are $300+. Yikes! Did you ever find an oem unit for a reasonable price? No, not a reasonably-priced one. Still looking around online though and also waiting for one to show up in the local junkyards. |
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Post by 2003LimitedAWD on Nov 19, 2019 22:15:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the link, but it's similar to what I've been finding everywhere else (see circled area):  |
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Post by Naeos_Valkarian on Nov 19, 2019 22:22:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the link, but it's similar to what I've been finding everywhere else (see circled area): The fitment note for A/C models may only apply to the tubing which looks like it's removable, you may be able to swap the tubing with the one of your own heater core. |
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Post by 2003LimitedAWD on Nov 22, 2019 14:13:10 GMT -5
Thanks for the link, but it's similar to what I've been finding everywhere else (see circled area): The fitment note for A/C models may only apply to the tubing which looks like it's removable, you may be able to swap the tubing with the one of your own heater core. Thanks, great idea. |
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Post by jkdv8 on Nov 23, 2019 20:09:50 GMT -5
Yea some of those aftermarket ones that are less than 100 concern me. One of the auto part stores has one for 160 which looks promising.
As for the pipes, they are connected with clamps so unless they were brazed together during production you should be able to swap them over, as long as the cores themselves are the same size.
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Post by 2003LimitedAWD on Nov 23, 2019 21:57:06 GMT -5
Yea some of those aftermarket ones that are less than 100 concern me. One of the auto part stores has one for 160 which looks promising. As for the pipes, they are connected with clamps so unless they were brazed together during production you should be able to swap them over, as long as the cores themselves are the same size. Agree, that's a lot of work to do just to install a cheapo China-made heater core, so will stay away from those deals. Want to buy a good one so that this job will never have to be repeated any time soon. Where did you find the 160 one at? Thanks for the confirmation on the pipes. |
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Post by jkdv8 on Nov 24, 2019 14:38:43 GMT -5
Think it was advanced auto. That one could be a cheap Chinese one as well. Didn’t think to look at the country of origin.
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