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The heater core in my car has let go. Now have the fun of removing the dash.

I have cross referenced the core with other cars. The core size is 150x193x25mm

Matching cars are

Z32 300zx, R32/R33/R34, N14 pulsar, GQ patrol

Plus

Mitsubishi Lancer 92-04 and triton 92-06

You can get Magna replacement for under $100 brand new but they are a little bit thicker

Size 150x193x33mm

So has anyone got a heater box out of the car lying around they could measure and see if the thicker 33mm core will fit.

Otherwise I will have to wait until I can get mine out to check and go from there

To buy the correct size one to suit the stagea had a couple of current prices for example

New nissan $420 trade ex japan

Aftermarket alloy $240 upwards

Aftremarket full copper $315 upwards

Or US ebay Z32 300zx alloy $220 del.

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if you de-gas the a/c you can get it out without removing the dash

check it out in the tutorials/diy section

I would prefer not to dump the gas as it was replaced no that long ago.

I have done this before on my R33, took 3-4 hours to remove and replace dash

Just got another price for $195 del.

im in the same boat here, keep me updated, i also wasnt sure if a slightly thicker one will fit, anyone care to post the link for the diy so it can be done without removing dash, this way i can just get a mechanic to do it rather than spend 3 hours ripping the dash apart before i let them.

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