[V8] Heater Core Question

[dsaad@icehouse.net]

I just went through "heater core heck"

Here is what I learned:

Make sure it is bad. My problem in the end turned out to be a loose hose
connection from the valve to the core. My OEM core is still good but I did not
discover this until after the following:

First I tried an all metal (brass) core. It did not fit too well, and it
actually failed after a few months. It developed a leak in the core. I think
this has to do with the fact it was brass, and electrolisys ate it up. In fact,
there was a warning in the box that said this could happen. Go figure.

Next I tried the aftermarket plastic/aluminium unit. It is still in there - but
it stunk like crazy for months (by this I mean your eys would water and you had
to open the windows). Some sort of toxic junk on it I suppose (it was made in
China after all). It seems to be mostly OK now, which is good with winter
comeing on.

So - OEM is of course best but way expensive.
Stay away from the brass.
If you get the made in China unit (likely) clean it off with solvent before you
put it in the car.


Dave

Quoting "Klein, Nathan P" <nathan.p.klein at lmco.com>:

> Hey y'all,
>
> My partially severed finger is pretty much healed, so I'm going to try
> to find out what's up with the heater core this weekend.
>
> I think this has already been answered, but I wanted to confirm before I
> order the part:
>
> Is the heater core on the V8 interchangeable with the 100?  Any other
> VAG cross-compatibility?
>
> There aren't many V8s down here (I've only seen one other in Dallas-Fort
> Worth), so parts guys aren't too familiar with 'em.
>
> Thanks!
> Nathan
>
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