| Author |
Message |
Beetsport 
Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2005
Posts: 475
Location: Sacramento, CA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
purplepeopleeater
Samba Member
Joined: July 23, 2005
Posts: 3117
Location: E. Washington
|
 Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:53 pm Post subject: |
 |
|
TK is going to beat you down like mike tyson for hackin your core.
I'd but one from him like that, or even the hand made ones he was sellin. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Beetsport
Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2005
Posts: 475
Location: Sacramento, CA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
phatveedub
Samba Member
Joined: September 18, 2008
Posts: 93
Location: Sac
|
| Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I just installed one of TK's last month and it's pretty bomber. Much beefier than the stock one, and throws plenty of heat. As far as the install, it's not too difficult - just takes some time. Check out Ben's website for directions on removing the dash & heater box.
http://www.benplace.com/dash.htm |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Beetsport
Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2005
Posts: 475
Location: Sacramento, CA
|
| Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| phatveedub wrote: |
I just installed one of TK's last month and it's pretty bomber. Much beefier than the stock one, and throws plenty of heat. As far as the install, it's not too difficult - just takes some time. Check out Ben's website for directions on removing the dash & heater box.
http://www.benplace.com/dash.htm |
Does it take longer to get warm over the stock unit? Is it hotter or about the same as the original ?
_________________
'90 Syncro Westy 1.8T with 180hp 174 torque, CA safe!
http://H2oVanagon.com
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=217285 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
VisPacem
Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2007
Posts: 1143
Location: Las Vegas
|
| Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:34 pm Post subject: Re: Heater Cores |
|
|
| Beetsport wrote: |
Does anyone have any personal experience with this heater core?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=830594
I understand that VW may be re-making the original heater core but it's too late in our case. We installed an "aftermarket" core that does not perform well at all and needing to install a different one.
Thanks! |
There was a thread describing, with pictures several options for front heater core replacement, I believe all under $100 for new units and I seem to remember all from various Ford Models.
I did a search but could not find the thread again.If you are overwhelmed by the search feature as I am sometimes, pm me I have the pictures and references on my other computer and I'll email them to you.
Good luck 
_________________
LG aka VisPacemPB, *The* party Pooper
No Regrets (Nothing to do with Vanagons) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
phatveedub
Samba Member
Joined: September 18, 2008
Posts: 93
Location: Sac
|
| Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:38 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I'd say it's at least as good as the stock core - both heating up and output temp. I had a bit of trouble getting all the air out of it when I filled and bled the system, but once that got sorted out it's been great. A bit spendy, but it will be the last front heater core you'll ever need. I didn't want to skimp on anhything. I originally removed the dash to replace the front blower, but "while I was in there" I decided to refurbish the whole heater box - new motor, core, and foam weatherstripping. I didn't want to have to remove the dash more than once. Now it's like new. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
r39o
Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005
Posts: 9800
Location: San Diego
|
| Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:23 pm Post subject: Re: Heater Cores |
|
|
| VisPacem wrote: |
| Beetsport wrote: |
Does anyone have any personal experience with this heater core?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=830594
I understand that VW may be re-making the original heater core but it's too late in our case. We installed an "aftermarket" core that does not perform well at all and needing to install a different one.
Thanks! |
There was a thread describing, with pictures several options for front heater core replacement, I believe all under $100 for new units and I seem to remember all from various Ford Models.
I did a search but could not find the thread again.If you are overwhelmed by the search feature as I am sometimes, pm me I have the pictures and references on my other computer and I'll email them to you.
Good luck |
This one?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=385553
_________________
"Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
Click to see my ads for Cup holders, Subaru clutch fix and CLK wheels (no wheels currently) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
