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AI is getting results closer to something that could be used: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NRCNH9010200 Cut off a bit of the pipes, re-flare and add hose.. https://www.carparts.com/details/Nissan/Sentra/Replacement/2000-2006/REPN503001.html

Here's what AI says, shows promise: Finding a heater core with exact dimensions of 7" x 9" x 1.25" inches is challenging. However, the APDI 9010503 HVAC Heater Core is a close match, measuring approximately 7.75" x 9" x 1.25" inches. Amazon This heater core is constructed from aluminum and is compatible with various vehicle models. If precise dimensions are critical for your application, consider reaching out to specialized manufacturers like The Brassworks, which offers custom fabrication and restoration services for heater cores. The Brassworks They can create a heater core tailored to your specific size requirements. Before making a purchase, ensure compatibility with your vehicle or system by consulting with a professional mechanic or contacting the manufacturer directly.

Have paused the repair and am still looking for either a lower cost recore or finding a ready made unit that could be substituted. Hart Radiator in Kelso, WA says ~ $350 for a recore. Have asked auto parts stores if they can search by core dimensions = 7" x 9" x 1.25" but that doesn't seem to be possible. Will see if an AI search will help.

This Fall, I put on a Cardone front driveshaft from Rockauto on my '88 GL and it works fine. Have ordered many parts from them and only a small percentage were junk.

Can still buy them through Rockauto: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/subaru,1987,xt,1.8l+h4+turbocharged,1270640,drivetrain,cv+axle,2288

Update on the heater core project (I was traveling and working on other things but now getting back to the project): Dropped the old heater core off to the Beaverton Macs shop for inspection / pressure testing: https://macsradiator.com/ just talked to the technician and it holds pressure but some fins are a little loose. Guess what it would cost to recore? $495! Plan now is to reinstall the old unit but also to put the aluminum one in place of the AC evaporator (cut off some of the pipes and add hose extensions out the firewall) and then if the old heated core leaks to move the heater hoses to the new unit. Has anyone done this? Photo of the AC Evaporator in half the box.

The instructions from Moosen was very helpful... This was to clean out a rodent nest... Not much fun getting to the heater box! Found out that my replacement core does not match what I need; the old one was not leaking but I wouldn't want to go through this ordeal again. Trunk and back seat filled with all the parts removed to get to the box. I'll bet when things go back together that I'll have extra parts.

My '88 gl wagon keeps running no matter what happens to it... Today, I added screens to the two air intakes to block the damn rats/mice from nesting in the ductwork. I used flattened out steel gutter guards: https://www.acehardware.com/departments/building-supplies/roofs-and-gutters/gutter-guards/52856 For the passenger side front axle that has a rubber boot above the catalytic converter, I used some roofing steel flashing as a heat shield. Photos attached.

Hi, Where can I take a bunch of dead car batteries for $ in the Portland area?

Car all cleaned up and back in service. This little "modern life" episode cost me 5 hours of my time - 2 work time hours; probably 4 man hours police time and an extra $22 for cab fare. I'd really like to do a bait vehicle trap. I hate thieves.

Sheriff called a half hour ago; car found in Beaverton near Tektronix. I'll go out in the morning to recover.

Here's a photo. Has plain black wheels now.

Guys, help me get my car back. Stolen from Barbur Transit sometime today, Has a roof rack, rear Mazamas license plate holder, Warren sticker and AAC stickers on rear hatch. Thanks, Tom

Took out the Evaporator Core Box without removing the dash and that contained the mouse nest. Found 4 mice bodies and lots of insulation material, a rag, paper, leaves and twigs... May start the reassembly process tomorrow.

Does the heater / ac/ fan control unit have to be disassembled / disconnected to remove the dash (3rd image)? Something seems to be snagging the dash at the top center. Looks like a mouse dragged a rag into one of the boxes (4th image). This stopped being fun a long time ago...