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      Nick. Thanks for the message. I just responded.
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      The 88 Suburban is being moody. Last week it was the heater core, this week it’s the passenger front window. That window has always had...
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      tj43 replied to the thread Heater Core question.
      Got the box back in during lunch today. Getting the box studs and core necks lined up with the firewall holes is easily the hardest part...
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      tj43 replied to the thread Heater Core question.
      I should add (in case it helps folks in the future): the “hidden” nut near the inner fender was a breeze to get off using a long shank...
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      tj43 replied to the thread Heater Core question.
      Box came out pretty easy. I got it split apart and the new Summit core fit nicely. Buttoned her back up with the aluminum blend door...
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      tj43 replied to the thread Heater Core question.
      Summit core showed up and looks good. Went ahead and ordered some foam tape and constant tension hose clamps from Amazon (should be...
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      tj43 reacted to PrairieDrifter's post in the thread Heater Core question with Like Like.
      You'll need to replace the fire wall seal and foam. Just some single sided foam tape, a little silicone and some cleaning. The...
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      tj43 reacted to ali_c20's post in the thread Heater Core question with Like Like.
      Leak test your heater core before you install it.
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      tj43 reacted to PrairieDrifter's post in the thread Heater Core question with Like Like.
      I would recommend a brass/copper core. Can't remember the brand. Like factory had. The aluminum ones seem to not fit properly, that'll...
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      tj43 reacted to Soundmound's post in the thread Heater Core question with Like Like.
      Second this. Tried aluminum and fit was trash. Ordered a brass unit from Summit and perfect fit.
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      tj43 reacted to rwjtexas's post in the thread Heater Core question with Like Like.
      Agreed ... I put the brass from Summit in mine as well last year ... since the Radiator is brass ... I wanted my heater core to be brass...
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      tj43 replied to the thread Heater Core question.
      Thanks fellas. Going to order the brass/copper unit from Summit. Anything else I should replace “while I am in there?” Is the...
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      tj43 posted the thread Heater Core question in Heat & AC.
      My 88 Burb appears to be leaking at the heater core. Are any of the replacement options better than others (I know quality on things...
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