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#1 GTR NORTH

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Posted 20 November 2023 - 10:24 PM

Next part of rebuild is the Heater box, stripped down and all going well, looking at getting Heater core re cored and pressure tested before refitment, Quote over $500...Anyone know if possible to purchase new Heater core units as a comparison.

Any recommendations or advice welcomed, Cheers.



#2 meanmachine72

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Posted 21 November 2023 - 07:58 AM

no new ones , did mine for 500  by natrad, pressure test it first



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Posted 21 November 2023 - 09:38 AM

I had one reconditioned and pressure tested years ago by Swan Radiators ,told me it was a shit of a job ,hopefully it will last awhile.


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Posted 22 November 2023 - 08:08 AM

I have a 2nd hand one in working order if interested



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Posted 24 November 2023 - 11:11 AM

Several years ago now 2020, but my radiator guy at Beenleigh in brissy (Hotspot Radiators) was able to recore mine ... cost $350 then.

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Posted 24 November 2023 - 08:49 PM

Ken at Pacific Radiator Service in Cairns did mine about 12 months ago for under $400 - tell him Adam from Kenfrost sent you! 

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