But not for x1/9. Also, shipping to Canada is expensive and I will have to pay taxes and sometimes broker's fees if the vendors is not willing to use USPS. In the end, I'm not sure of the saving... And even then, it's nice to have choices.
I think Daniel was saying to have the original X1/9 core rebuilt, not a 124 core as in the VAS listing. No idea if there are still any radiator repair shops in existence that will rebuild a heater core. And even less idea what that would cost. But it certainly could be an option. And being the X1/9 core, it would not require any mods to the box. Unfortunately it is getting very difficult to find any radiator repair shops that will even work on radiators, let alone heater cores.
I guess that also means it can provide more heat. Although I'm not sure that's necessary, depending on where you live I suppose.
I have a real radiator rebuild shop in Hagerstown that works mainly with cars and farm equipment. They have done a lot of work for me in the last 30 years. The said the heater could not be recored and be reliable and they never turn down business.
I guess mine will not open completely. Thanks for the good explanation.Hello Todd,
On the picture you can see the air flap is not full open, if I try to full open the actuator they will hit the core.
For the new post/bolt not real advantage, I just prefer to add the post/bolt instead of bending.
In my case with the tabs full removed the actuator will hit the core when the air flap is full open.
If you check Tim (Fiatmonkey) thread he have the same issue.
Reference link:
https://xwebforums.com/forum/index.php?threads/diy-heater-core-replacement-using-124-core.35359/
Yves
Good to know.
Nice find Yves. Yes, we'll have to find out if they are the same otherwise.
Good question. I always assumed the A/C core is different. As you know it has a completely different valve and box. But I suppose that does not necessarily mean the core is also different (although I suspect it is). I haven't looked at the part number listings, do they have different P/N's?
I looked at the Lada cores hoping to find a replacement for my "A/C" type heater core. But I did not see anything that will work for that one. However it appears to be a direct fit for the non-A/C core. Let us know how it goes Mark.
I looked at the Lada cores hoping to find a replacement for my "A/C" type heater core. But I did not see anything that will work for that one. However it appears to be a direct fit for the non-A/C core. Let us know how it goes Mark.
Thanks Mark for finding and sharing them.
It is a bit difficult to find things on the site. You almost have to walk through every listing for every model. And they add new things all the time, so even if there wasn't a "AC style" core before, there may be later.
