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Hello Listees! I've successfully installed a front heater (housing, core and fan) into the rear of my '86. The housing needed some of the outlets trimmed off, and I duct taped some others, But it all fits great. My jack, Bentley, snow chains, and spare belts still fit easily. Wires from motor were even the same colors. I also used the front heater valve from same parts bus. Front heater was from a 1985... the front core had NO corrosion, the rear was totally wasted. There is a galvanized baffle plate in the front housing right up next to the core... I'm wondering if this is having some sacrificial corrosion saving effect on the front heater cores? P.S. BENEFITS... Heats wonderfully, No leaks or fumes, I'm carrying more coolant in my system, Maybe the damn thing won't corrode out like its little brother, I've got 70 more bucks to put in my engine fund! cheers <bugle> |
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