heater core troubles

[dropped_71chevy]

I had some fun trying to replace my heater core.

I dropped the fender, pulled the shroud, got the core out and went on my way to Checkers.

I get to checkers get my new core and I'm on my way home once again.

I go to put the brackets around the new core and realize the new core's tanks are about 1/2 an inch too long. No good. I fiddle with it some more then decide I need to go back to Checkers.

I tell the lady what my situation is but she says that her cute little book says that thats the right core and that I'm not trying hard enough to put my core back in. I tell her I shouldn't have to try hard. I want one that has the same dimensions as my old one.

BTW my old one was about 6" wide new one was 6 3/8"

After 45 minutes she finally calls Autozone and has them measure the width. Guess what, it's 6" wide but the same part number.

I was really happy about that one. Plus I had to pay 10 bucks more for the one from Autozone.

Anyways that was how my day off went. So if you have core problems make sure you take the old core with you and compare before you buy. It'll save you an hour and a half of trouble.

TT