hello all. happy seasons greetings! Why is it that the front heater cores seem to have no problems? I've examined the front and rear heater cores from one of my parts vans and they are both made by the same french manufacturer. Both are the same construction and materials, they are even the same thickness. they both appear the original units, the rear is extremely corroded at the bottom both sides at the steel crimp that holds them together. The front core looks fine, as if it was getting different "long lasting anti-heater-core-corrosion" fluid run thru it. Is it just that the rear gets less circulation? Or could it be that it gets hotter fluid thru it? I plan on modifying a rear housing to accept a front core and front valve ( my typical cost saving measures... use it till it breaks!) I figure the only drawback is losing some under bench storage space. Anyone gonna tell me some words of wisdom why I should shell out the $100 for a new correct core? thanks David |
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