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On the subject of heat...

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by iamgeer, Oct 21, 2005.

  1. Oct 21, 2005
    iamgeer

    iamgeer Member

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    A short while ago I had to replace my radiator b/c it was plugged up. Now that its getting cold up here I have been thinking that my heater core is probably plugged up too. I have been thinking of removing it and filling it up with CLR (a lime/scale remover) to remove the scale buildup. Has anyone tried this or should I just get a new one ($110CDN).

    BTW, although I like the Mojave heater, I am not interested in getting one right now as I want to see what I can do with what I have.

    Karl
     
    iamgeer, Oct 21, 2005
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  2. Oct 21, 2005
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Well Karl, CLR is a whole lot cheaper than $110 CDN... (isn't it?? ;) :D )

    Looks like you've got nothing to lose, if you're already positioned to buy a new core. Give the CLR a shot, see what happens.
    If it works, you can buy the board a round :beer: with the $$ you save :)
     
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  3. Oct 21, 2005
    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    You could have it hot-tanked at a radiator shop too.
     
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    TigerShark

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    I had mine reconditioned at the radiator shop a few weeks ago. It only ran $35.

    Jim
     
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  5. Oct 21, 2005
    iamgeer

    iamgeer Member

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    As always, you guys come up with supperior solutions/suggestions. Thx.

    Karl
     
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  6. Oct 21, 2005
    rocnrol

    rocnrol Member

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    auto-value has them for $60.48 jamgeer.;)
     
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  7. Oct 22, 2005
    iamgeer

    iamgeer Member

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    Rocnrol,

    I did not even think of going to those guys. There is one just down the street from me I will have to go and inquire. Hey would you know where a guy can get hold of a hardtop? Jeepstuff wants $1000 bucks for one. Thats too steep for me. We should hook up sometime and compare Jeeps and swap stories. What side of Calgary do you live in?

    Karl

    PS. Thanks for the line on a heater core.
     
    iamgeer, Oct 22, 2005
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  8. Oct 22, 2005
    rocnrol

    rocnrol Member

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    i live in cranston jamgeer, and i think that would be a dandy idea:) as for the hard top....... i dont know. our stuff is too old school for around here, so not much of the parts around, how ever the good news to that is if some one wants to get rid of their old stuff, its usally for next to nuthin. i keep an eye out. no probs on the tip, mines leakin right now too, so i have been lookin around recintly.
     
    rocnrol, Oct 22, 2005
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