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Date:         Wed, 13 Nov 2002 19:19:46 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Repairing Front Heater Core
Comments: To: Blake Heinlein <blakeheinlein@HOTMAIL.COM>
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-----Original Message----- From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:dhaynes@optonline.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 7:01 PM To: 'Blake Heinlein'; 'vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM' Subject: RE: Repairing Front Heater Core

When you remove it, you will find multiple small pinholes and/or the end cap seals are failing. A new core will not only stop the leaks but you will be surprised at the heat output with both the inside and outside of the core being clean. When deciding what a new core is worth, consider the effects of a catastrophic failure. It can happen. I haven't seen it in a Vanagon but you should see the mess it makes in Golfs and Jetta. Imagine being doused in 190 water with fumes that can overcome you. Yes, people have died from heater core failures.

Dennis

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Blake Heinlein Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 11:18 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Repairing Front Heater Core

Hi,

Does anyone have experience successfully repairing heater cores by epoxy or some type of glue. The other option would be an inexpensive new heater cores if repairing them is hopeless.

Here is my delema: My front heater core emits the nice sweet smell of antifreeze when I turn the heater and fan on. I assume that I have a small pinhole leak and I want to try to patch it. I checked the hose clamps and they are tight and not leaking. The new front heater cores I have seen cost $200. I don't mind pulling the dash to get to it. I'm just a little short on money right now. I want to make sure the patch will stay for another 100,000 miles. This is the only part in my entire coolant system I haven't replaced.

Suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks again, Blake Heinlein http://members.accessbee.com/heinlein


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