I’m currently cursing SOR as I tear apart my dash, yet again, to replace my heater core. I just bought a new one from them (had it pressure tested) a few months ago. Any recommendations on where to get a new one? It’s not leaking from the Soldered oring joint btw.
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I use a place that rebuilds radiators and heater cores. It isn’t cheap - about $300, but new ones are NLA.
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I probably shouldn’t have tossed the original. This is a nightmare. Makes me contemplate how much I can get for this truck.
Yeah, that’s too bad. Having a spare would be good.
georgebj60
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Yeah I had to use 2 OEM ones to make a good one. And not cheap for me either. This is one of those things that really should have aftermarket support. Surely there would be enough demand, there were more than a few of these trucks made over their 9 year run, and they're at the age now that these parts are on borrowed time.
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That’s def worth looking into
So it pressure tested good, and after a few months started leaking? Where was it leaking from?
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Looks like the bottom
The CruiserCorps unit is quality. Made in Mexico, but I've had mine for a couple years now, no issues. Assuming your unit wasn't damaged on install, if it tests good (if tested correctly), there's really no way it's gonna rot in a few months.
Are you using old skool Green coolant ?
Are you using old skool Green coolant ?
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I got the SOR one. I’m gonna ask them where it’s from. There is no way I botched it on install. They either didn’t test it well or it blew out. What’s the deal with the skool coolant?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the 60 and 62 heater cores are different, right?
Don't know off hand and not at home to check....
has anyone with a pre-mature leak in the heater cores above :
- Re-used the original oem clamps and perhaps they were the leak cause ?
- installed GHETTO pep boyz serrated ones , and they cut thu the hoses like well they fracking suk and do !
- if yes to any of my questions above , study the tech and over thought i have put into these little problem prevention rascals ...
- there JIS , and in my opinion exceed TOYOTA oem in every way , even now with the TRASH Hot dipped Galvanized what ever's coming out of japan i simply don't fully understand ?
- i personally ONLY use these in my own shop on my clients , well ...........lets just say fresh Columbia top shelf imports etc ...
never a issue in any way to report , only reliable FSM long term results ....
Please feel free to PM me with any questions please
- Re-used the original oem clamps and perhaps they were the leak cause ?
- installed GHETTO pep boyz serrated ones , and they cut thu the hoses like well they fracking suk and do !
- if yes to any of my questions above , study the tech and over thought i have put into these little problem prevention rascals ...
- there JIS , and in my opinion exceed TOYOTA oem in every way , even now with the TRASH Hot dipped Galvanized what ever's coming out of japan i simply don't fully understand ?
- i personally ONLY use these in my own shop on my clients , well ...........lets just say fresh Columbia top shelf imports etc ...
never a issue in any way to report , only reliable FSM long term results ....
Please feel free to PM me with any questions please
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both 60 /62 must only use the early type FULL strenth Factory red fluis , never the later pinkish pre-diluted oem toyta new stuff
as far a green , or yellow , or blue ..............
if you have , installed it ?
a day longer its in the system , the quicker your killing off the internals of the cooling system related parts
the OEM factory full strength red fluid @Spike Strip brings attn. to above is a serious topic and should not be dismissed , as
some over concerned OCD purist wise tail etc ...
i saw the damage in my younger dealer ship service dept days , and later too ,in my own vintage Toyota based vehicle themed shop too
this is NOT my sometimes 2 cents
this is real McCoy Tech ....
matt
Dangit! I ordered new clamps from the dealer last week and they just arrived today. I would have ordered these! I got 1/4 of these for more than this kit cost.has anyone with a pre-mature leak in the heater cores above :
- Re-used the original oem clamps and perhaps they were the leak cause ?
- installed GHETTO pep boyz serrated ones , and they cut thu the hoses like well they fracking suk and do !
- if yes to any of my questions above , study the tech and over thought i have put into these little problem prevention rascals ...
- there JIS , and in my opinion exceed TOYOTA oem in every way , even now with the TRASH Hot dipped Galvanized what ever's coming out of japan i simply don't fully understand ?
- i personally ONLY use these in my own shop on my clients , well ...........lets just say fresh Columbia top shelf imports etc ...
never a issue in any way to report , only reliable FSM long term results ....
Please feel free to PM me with any questions please
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