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dontlifttoshift · #1 02-13-2015, 06:23 AM

The heater core really isn't a service item. The only way to replace the core is to destroy the case as it is all glued together.

No different than many oem parts now. On some applications, you can't replace a ball joint or bushing, you buy the control arm.

TheJDMan · #2 02-13-2015, 10:56 AM

I have been going back and forth between Vintage Air and Classic Auto Air for about a year. I have no experience with either company but a good friend of mine is a 30+ year ASE Master mechanic and he has been pushing me toward Classic because he has had bad customer service experience with VA. This thread just reinforces everything he as told me about VA.

**Swain** · #3 02-13-2015, 12:04 PM

Pretty sure Vintage Air makes all the Evp Boxes for their competitors. They own the tooling.

I've had nothing but great service. How old was the heather core?

**Ketzer** · #4 02-13-2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift

The heater core really isn't a service item. The only way to replace the core is to destroy the case as it is all glued together.

No different than many oem parts now. On some applications, you can't replace a ball joint or bushing, you buy the control arm.

Thanks Donny, I didn't know it was permanently glued together... and that sucks even more for Bob.

Jeff-

REAL BOB JOHNSON · #5 02-13-2015, 07:19 PM

The air box is glued together and I cut around the core and pulled it out had a small leak where the tube sodiers to the main body brazed it up and is good as new. This car has been built about 3 years and not driven much

Vince@Meanstreets · #6 02-14-2015, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by REAL BOB JOHNSON

The air box is glued together and I cut around the core and pulled it out had a small leak where the tube sodiers to the main body brazed it up and is good as new. This car has been built about 3 years and not driven much

there you go, hot rodder fix!!

Dirtmod08 · #7 02-14-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by REAL BOB JOHNSON

The air box is glued together and I cut around the core and pulled it out had a small leak where the tube sodiers to the main body brazed it up and is good as new. This car has been built about 3 years and not driven much

Good work, good to know their design is unserviceable for when I buy.