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ToughOne or Ready-Aire Heater Core
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Our heaters are designed and tested to meet or exceed OE specifications for form, fit, and function. Using premium quality materials and a clear focus on the highest heat transfer performance possible, our engineers have designed this heater to perform at the highest standards to ensure a warm cab environment during those cold winter months.
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| Core Height: | 6 1/4 in |
| Core Thickness: | 1 1/4 in |
| Core Width: | 8 5/8 in |
| Inlet Size(s): | 5/8 in |
| Outlet Size(s): | 5/8 in |
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by PowerReviewsReady-AireHeater Core
(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to install (5)
- Durable (4)
Cons
- Difficult to install (3)
Best Uses
- Replacement (8)
- Everyday driving (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual driver (4), Auto enthusiast (3), Truck enthusiast (3)
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Excellent Core
Bought one of these for a 3500 pickup truck. Loved the easy to use adjustable piping. Easier to install than the original. Made of Aluminum so it should last forever. Great price too....Read complete review
Bought one of these for a 3500 pickup truck. Loved the easy to use adjustable piping. Easier to install than the original. Made of Aluminum so it should last forever. Great price too.
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Manufacturer date January 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7L, plain single cab. Have to remove dash. Have to remove heater & evaporator core box from vehicle. Have to disconnect A.C. evaporator core lin...Read complete review
Manufacturer date January 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7L, plain single cab. Have to remove dash. Have to remove heater & evaporator core box from vehicle. Have to disconnect A.C. evaporator core lines!!! Means (new receiver/dryer) + having to have the a.c. evacuated & recharged with freon. Heater core slides out & in, from the firewall side of course, without having to take the main box apart, UNLESS antifreeze leaked into it. Take it apart to be cleaned good. This one is 6.5 inches on tube side & 10.5 inches deep. It is not supported properly when slid into the box, as it rests on the fin part of the core. The one that came in this truck is 8 inches tube to tube wide & 7.5 inches deep.
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Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about Ready-Aire Heater Core:
Manufacturer date January 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 3.7L, plain single cab. Have to remove dash. Have to remove heater & evaporator core box from vehicle. Have to disconnect A.C. evaporator core lines!!! Means (new receiver/dryer) + having to have the a.c. evacuated & recharged with freon. Heater core slides out & in, from the firewall side of course, without having to take the main box apart, UNLESS antifreeze leaked into it. Take it apart to be cleaned good. This one is 6.5 inches on tube side & 10.5 inches deep. It is not supported properly when slid into the box, as it rests on the fin part of the core. The one that came in this truck is 8 inches tube to tube wide & 7.5 inches deep.
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
- Replacement
Comments about Ready-Aire Heater Core:
perfect fit with the way the lines are adjustable made it easy to install.
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
- Replacement
Comments about Ready-Aire Heater Core:
The rotating pipes made it able to be installed without removing the heater box on the very difficult Dodge Ram. Saved hours of work. Start to finish was under 3 hours.
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
Comments about Ready-Aire Heater Core:
the adjustable lines made it easy to install, did NOT have to take out entire black box or did NOT have to disconnect AC lines
Pros
Cons
- Difficult To Install
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about Ready-Aire Heater Core:
Have NO complaints about the heater core, but pulling the dashboard back resulted in my entire dash crumbling (typical dodge). Was not hard to replace, but took my time doing it.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
Comments about Ready-Aire Heater Core:
Easy fit. Easy to install
Pros
- You need heat
Cons
- Difficult To Install
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about Ready-Aire Heater Core:
long process to install, replace the evaporator for the ac you will already have to remove it to change the heater core.
Pros
- Durable
Cons
- Difficult To Install
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
- Replacement
Comments about Ready-Aire Heater Core:
I replaced my heater core while installing a new Evaporator Core. I suggest replacing them both at the same time since you don't want to do this job twice. It took me about 7 hours total.
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
- Replacement
Comments about Ready-Aire Heater Core:
easy to install after u take the dash apart,its the only way, when its out of the way its nothing but a thing
- Car & Truck:
- Mechanic, Truck Enthusiast
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about Ready-Aire Heater Core:
So far I couldn't be happier. I did the heater core, evaporator, and all my coolant hoses at the same time, [...] In my experience with aftermarket heater cores and evaps you have to tweak the tubes sometimes to get them to fit, But not in the this case. It fit perfectly.
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- The Daily Driver
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i have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 with a 5.2 and i was wondering how long should it take to replace the heater coil and what all is involed in takeing it outAsked on 11/21/2012 by razor from callao, va1 answer
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with reference to this Ready-Aire Heater Core - part# 398313, replacing the heater core on your Dodge Ram 1500 depends on the skill level of whoever is removing or replacing the part. Some may have a harder time than others who have experience. I would recommend purchasing a Haynes repair manual specifically for your vehicle. This should be able to assist you further into detail on how to repair or replace specific parts. For any further assistance, you may also visit your nearest Advance Auto store or call us directly at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) and one of our representatives there would be more than happy to assist you.Answered on 11/22/2012 by Vincent from AAP
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Installed, 8 hours labor. Started up and heater core had small slow leak causing coolant smell in cabin. Quality PoorAsked on 9/7/2012 by tdb from Kokomo, IN1 answer
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We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. For further assistance please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto store and one of our representatives will gladly assist you in this regard.Answered on 9/10/2012 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
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I installed one of these heater cores. I was shocked that the tubes had to rotate to make it fit. Do they need soldered once in place? Anyway I got it installed. It took a lot of labor. Well I am getting a antifreeze smell in the cab when it starts to heat up. I can find no evidence of a leak. I redid the heater hoses and replaced the radiator cap. I still get the smell. Do you have any ideas? I think the heater core I put in was bad. How do I know without ripping it out? I question the integrity of the rotating tubes.Asked on 8/26/2012 by Ted from Tipton, IN1 answer
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Sorry, without the presence of your vehicle we would not be able to properly diagnose it nor provide you with a 100% answer. We would suggest that you take your vehicle to a certified mechanic for further diagnosis.Answered on 8/27/2012 by Steve from AAP
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how to replace heater coreAsked on 8/29/2011 by Anonymous1 answer
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For help with your project, I recommend purchasing a Haynes repair manual specifically for your vehicle.Answered on 8/29/2011 by Aaron from AAP
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I have a 1995 Grand Cherokee Lorado how long should It take to replace the heater core ? an on a scale 1 to 10 how hard would this be.Asked on 1/18/2011 by colt from Howell1 answer
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Well this all depends on the skill level of whoever is removing or replacing the part. Some may have a harder time than others who have experience. I would recommend purchasing a Haynes repair manual specifically for your vehicle. This should be able to assist you further into detail on how to repair or replace specific parts.Answered on 2/3/2011 by Parts Guru Geo from AAP
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I need to replace the heater core on a 99 dodge 1500 truck. The thing is that it has an air bag on the passenger side, am I going to have a problem because of that or is there a way to bypass that. I really don't want to have to take it to a dealer or mechanic to fix this.Asked on 10/7/2010 by Drew from Northglenn, CO2 answers
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You should be able to replace the heater core without having to mess with the air bag.Answered on 10/7/2010 by Mike from AAPCUSTOMER CARE
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You should be able to replace the heater core without having to mess with the air bag.Answered on 10/7/2010 by Kevin King of Auto Parts. from AAP
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On a 1999 Dodge pick-up heater core.It looks like you would be able to replace it by just removing the glovebox.Will that work? Or would you really have to take out the whole dash?Asked on 7/23/2010 by Anonymous1 answer
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You may be able to replace the heater core by just taking out the glove box. For the best help with this project, I recommend getting a repair manual for your vehicleAnswered on 7/27/2010 by Mike from AAP
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Is the heater core compatable with ATC systemAsked on 6/12/2010 by Craig from NY NY1 answer
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To further assist you on this question could you please provide your vehicles year, make model, and engine size.Answered on 7/2/2010 by Kevin from AAP
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which valve is the intake side on the heater core of a 95 jeep grand cherokee laredo?Asked on 3/16/2010 by MrStankie from Montgomery, AL2 answers
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For step by step instructions on how to do this job and proper installation, I recommend that you go into your local Advance Auto Parts and pick up a repair manual if available.Answered on 4/29/2010 by Mike from AAPA:
Although I do not know the "correct" answer, the reality is that the core does not care if the fluid flows from left to right or right to left. Once the core is installed, the hoses from the firewall into the engine will show you which goes where.Answered on 6/2/2010 by Chip from PSL, FL
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is this heater core nickel plated brass or aluminumAsked on 1/8/2010 by Anonymous1 answer
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Inlet Size: 5/8 in.
Outlet Size: 5/8 in.
Heater Core Length (in): 8.625 in.
Heater Core Width (in): 6.250 in.
Heater Core Thickness (in): 1.250 in.
Quantity: Sold individually.
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