rxleone Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I know there's a few NZ guys floating around on these forums so decided to give it a shot. My heater core in my 88' EA82 wagon is completely shot and I need a new one. I had a replacement priced ex-Australia through a local radiator shop at $440 + tax and that is just too expensive for me. Anyone have a good source for heater core replacements? Don't mind paying for shipping if it's a decent price for the core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweety Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 You are not going to get one cheaper. see http://nationwideautoparts.com.au/front_end/index.php?view=Search I've had a number of radiators from Nationwide and they offer good service. Unless you can get yours redone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxleone Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 You are not going to get one cheaper. see http://nationwideautoparts.com.au/front_end/index.php?view=Search I've had a number of radiators from Nationwide and they offer good service. Unless you can get yours redone. Wow, you might be right. More than half what I paid for the bloody car! Ahwel, might just have to bite the bullet and get one..dammit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 wanna risk it with a used one? I have one or two to choose from ......none come with any warranty though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonist Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I'd run with a 2nd hand one also. There are the occasional failure, but the newest L series in now 20 years old. Don't know if Aus ones would be in better condition now because of our warmer, dryer climate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxleone Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 wanna risk it with a used one? I have one or two to choose from ......none come with any warranty though Cheers, PM'd I'd run with a 2nd hand one also. There are the occasional failure, but the newest L series in now 20 years old. Don't know if Aus ones would be in better condition now because of our warmer, dryer climate. That's a good point - it's a bit colder down here so they may fail due to a tougher life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom0 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I can rip the one out of my parts car if you want, never had a problem with it when it was running. Might be better at wreckers up there though? not sure. Cheers, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonist Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 We still have problems with the rubber hoses on the back of the core failing. Stupid RHD design, the LHD version has the pipes attached as one piece all the way out of the firewall.... Unlike the pre 85 models, these cores always have the coolant running through them, there is no tap. It's only the internal flaps that stop the air flowing through it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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