Hi Everyone. I've got a dilemma that maybe some of you have as well.
I've got a 1998 Rodeo, 3.2L with 230,000 miles. I'm getting ready to change the a/c evaporator coil and expansion valve. While I'm in there, I thought I would change out the heater core as well just for preventive maintenance (because I hear it's a real PITA to get to as is). I'd like to get a new heater core but cannot find one anywhere for this vehicle (original part # 8971655350; it's been discontinued). I found on Amazon a Spectrum heater core (# 99247) that supposedly fits in a 1998 Honda Passport (but according to Amazon does NOT fit my 1998 Rodeo). Despite what Amazon says, do you guys think this heater core would work in my Rodeo? I have not opened up my vehicle yet; I'm trying to get all my parts together first before starting the job. There's nothing wrong with the existing heater core, but it's over twenty years old, so it's probably about due. I'm obsessive about taking care of the cooling system, and I don't want to mess it up by installing the wrong heater core. What do you guys think? If you don't think this would work, does anyone know where I could find a new heater core that is made exactly for the 1998 Rodeo? And in general, do you HAVE TO use a heater core that is made SPECIFICALLY for your vehicle, or can you swap one out from another (like using a heater core in a Rodeo that was made for a Passport)? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!!
I've got a 1998 Rodeo, 3.2L with 230,000 miles. I'm getting ready to change the a/c evaporator coil and expansion valve. While I'm in there, I thought I would change out the heater core as well just for preventive maintenance (because I hear it's a real PITA to get to as is). I'd like to get a new heater core but cannot find one anywhere for this vehicle (original part # 8971655350; it's been discontinued). I found on Amazon a Spectrum heater core (# 99247) that supposedly fits in a 1998 Honda Passport (but according to Amazon does NOT fit my 1998 Rodeo). Despite what Amazon says, do you guys think this heater core would work in my Rodeo? I have not opened up my vehicle yet; I'm trying to get all my parts together first before starting the job. There's nothing wrong with the existing heater core, but it's over twenty years old, so it's probably about due. I'm obsessive about taking care of the cooling system, and I don't want to mess it up by installing the wrong heater core. What do you guys think? If you don't think this would work, does anyone know where I could find a new heater core that is made exactly for the 1998 Rodeo? And in general, do you HAVE TO use a heater core that is made SPECIFICALLY for your vehicle, or can you swap one out from another (like using a heater core in a Rodeo that was made for a Passport)? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!!