Honestly,
I've replaced the heater cores with factory units under warranty quite a few
times, and they all leak rather quickly (even the evaporators). I always
recommended the NAPA replacement heater core as it was brazed much better,
slightly larger area, better design overall (not as flimsy).
If a dealership did the repair, it's a 12mo/12K mile warranty.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Josh
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 8:48 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: Heater Core
Just out of curiosity, how long is a freaking heater core supposed to last?
I had mine done last winter and now I'm getting a rediculous coolant smell
from the vents. I know it's been less than a year
(barely) now since it's been replaced and this is rediculous. I had it done
at my local 5-star and they did it in an afternoon, I drove in and they
called me later that day (and I didn't have an appointment). Do you guys
think I can weasel and get them to check it out and repair it for free/cheap
since it's been such a short amount of time?
-- - Josh
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