So today I bit the bullet and took out the heater core of my 81 fj60. The first thing I found was the flange that connects the core to the tubing is cracked, and missing part of it. I called a local (60 miles away) repair shop, and he basically told me that it wasn't repairable.
So, I have two questions, first is he correct? Would I be wasting my time and money trying to get it cleaned and pressure tested? And second, where can I find a good replacement for it? I've read that many of the aftermarket cores don't fit the connections properly, and leak after installation.
I flushed quite a bit of sediment out of it, but also know there's still more. Some rust pieces, and some corrosion from the ferrous materials.
So, I have two questions, first is he correct? Would I be wasting my time and money trying to get it cleaned and pressure tested? And second, where can I find a good replacement for it? I've read that many of the aftermarket cores don't fit the connections properly, and leak after installation.
I flushed quite a bit of sediment out of it, but also know there's still more. Some rust pieces, and some corrosion from the ferrous materials.