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I just spoke to Subaru and it seems they no longer do a new core. Does anyone know of another source or do I just get my old one recored ?

just ask around the boards.. someone is bound to have one;)

i got pointed in the direction of a radiator shop when looking for one.

And how helpful was that Postie?

Whats wrong with it?

Jaffa wrote:And how helpful was that Postie?

i'll let you know when i get the sucker out.I think they just recore them like a radiator.

Brad wrote:I just spoke to Subaru and it seems they no longer do a new core. Does anyone know of another source or do I just get my old one recored ?

go to soobiwreck oppossite bunnings at parafield airport,main north road.....they have plenty...

dunno whats wrong with it but she has been bypassed so I am guessing it leaks. Wanted to get a new one before I pulled it out as was told it is a PITA to do so to put a new one in.

Will get an old one and rebuild it.

Cheers,

i looked at getting one done....the cost was anything up to $500 to have one made if they cant fix it

$500 ... how the hell ???

Anyone got a picture of one ?

What the hell is correct… They are no that $$$ I am about to get 1 as well (new) looking at about $350 and that is in Qld. I am currently on the hunt for a rad place here in WA to get some quotes. Give the work involved just go new is my 2c. I can let you know how I go.

chubby37 wrote:i looked at getting one done....the cost was anything up to $500 to have one made if they cant fix it

is that for a heater box & installed?
I got quoted $400 for mine..
Then i went here on the boards and picked up one locally and i installed it for $30..
Easy as pie;)

I amd sure I can get them made new for under $350 .... these prices are stupid.

If I can get a radiator for $150 why is a heater core so damn much ??

Anyone in Brisbane got a dead one I can have to use as a template ?

These are available from Subaru. They are currently in stock in Sydney. Part number 72011GA120.
The price is $671.55inc GST.

holly crap ... can someone please post a picture ? I am having a hard time believing they can be so damn complicated.

I have no template, and the $350 was for the core. remember i was going to get interstate if i have no luck in WA is... you guessed it QLD.

They aren't complicated, just one of those things that cost alot of money for no reason
Mine needs replacing too, it has developed a tiny hole.
I estimate it will cost about $40 to get it patched up at virtually any radiator place.

money for no reason alright.

So they are just standard style heater core with brass tank and two outlets ?

If so do you think people want them ?

I will just buy a length of core and either make tanks or do them exchange.

Any ideas on core size ?

Trying to sort this before I pull the dash apart

the price is stupid for these things...as standard they have like a plastic end caps on the tank...thats why they fail.....they are not real easy to fix and just replacing the ends is not as easy as it sounds....up to $500 was for getting one made form the old one as a template....if you can get a good second hand one go for it but the chances are it could go at anytime or last another 20 years?????i just blocked mine off....i could not see the point in that much money....but thats just me

bout 18 months ago the subaru shop told me $140 for a pressure tested 2nd hand one or $300 for a new one.Guess i should of grabbe done then.