OEM heater core discontinued: Best replacement?

[EJD]

OSC 98024 from rockauto.


I looked for a copper brass aftermarket unit, but to no avail. All the aftermarket are aluminum.

Why I chose OSC?

I ordered a heater core from a mopar dealer online. They claimed they had the oem in stock. When I received it, it clearly was not an oem, but an OSC. That particular dealer uses OSC if they have to replace a heater core and sells them to the public for about $250. I assume, perhaps misguided, that they did some research and the osc was a good unit. But I had nothing else to go on in terms of determining which aftermarket was best.

Changing it out is a nightmare job, so hopefully it lasts. I had to change out my ac evap as it had a leak. My heater core was still fine. I changed it as preventative maintenance. I figured 20 yrs of service was enough.

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This was the one I was looking at as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004KMO8FM/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Out of curiosity...did yours come with or without the foam weatherstripping on it?

As for me, my A/C is fine, no leaks as far as I know but I rarely use it up here in the PNW now, however my heater core has a leak as every time I use my defrost, I smell coolant vapor and it comes out of my vents. I need to replace this this summer, before it gets too cold.

 

[superduty]

I don't think it came with the foam. I can't recall for sure. I do recall adding foam to either the evap or heater core to replicate the oem set up

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[CodaMan]

I have an brand new OEM heater core for the 97-01 that was slightly damaged on the install (pic below). A screw went in sideways and popped a small hole in the inlet tube. Everything else is perfect.

I was going to fix it and keep it as a spare, but I sold my 2000 and bought a 2004 which uses a different heater core.

Someone could fix it themselves for free or a radiator shop could fix it for probably $20 and it would be as good as new.

This could be the last OEM you'll ever find. I'll sell it for $100 plus shipping, if not, I'll probably just fix it and resell it at a much higher price.

 

[TJ4Jim]

Summit seems to have Mopar cores but they are pricey.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dcc-4874046

 

[superduty]

Summit seems to have Mopar cores but they are pricey.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dcc-4874046

RHD

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[nk24]

Anyone have any luck with an aftermarket brand yet? My heater core started leaking today after a flush and I'm going to need to replace it.

 

[Davidtj]

Looking for one also 2001

 

[04RubiOR]

Looking for one also 2001

Looking for 2004 Rubicon MOPAR Heater Core

 

[Chris]

Looking for 2004 Rubicon MOPAR Heater Core

They aren't cheap, but here's a genuine Mopar heater core for your 2004:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=263700576307

 

[04RubiOR]

They aren't cheap, but here's a genuine Mopar heater core for your 2004:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=263700576307

I just found this one on amazon. looks like the same part number. Is this correct?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091VA11C/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Chris]

I just found this one on amazon. looks like the same part number. Is this correct?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091VA11C/?tag=wranglerorg-20

That's it! That's a hell of a price. I'm ordering one right now for a spare! It fits my 2005 as well.

 

[CodaMan]

I just found this one on amazon. looks like the same part number. Is this correct?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091VA11C/?tag=wranglerorg-20

That's the correct one and a great price, but did you see the shipping date? My guess would be that an item with a shipping date in October will never be received.

 

[04RubiOR]

That's it! That's a hell of a price. I'm ordering one right now for a spare! It fits my 2005 as well.

They better have more then 1!!

 

[04RubiOR]

That's the correct one and a great price, but did you see the shipping date? My guess would be that an item with a shipping date in October will never be received.

Dang, didn’t see that

 

[Chris]

They better have more then 1!!

Order one up as well. The worst that will happen is they'll refund your money (and maybe mine too).

I've had some sellers have incorrect prices displayed (which I jumped on), and then I got a refund the same day due to "pricing error".

Either way, that price is unreal, so I'd order one and see if you or I get lucky!

If I have to wait a month to get it, I'll wait.

 

[Chris]

That's the correct one and a great price, but did you see the shipping date? My guess would be that an item with a shipping date in October will never be received.

The seller has a expedited shipping option for 1-5 days for $11 it says.

 

[CodaMan]

The seller has a expedited shipping option for 1-5 days for $11 it says.

I couldn't even order one.

 

[Squatch]

I ran that part number, and there are all kinds of sellers from different places selling at about the same price. What I couldn't find was whether of not it was brass, copper, or aluminum. I'll bet they're aluminum...

 

[Chris]

I ran that part number, and there are all kinds of sellers from different places selling at about the same price. What I couldn't find was whether of not it was brass, copper, or aluminum. I'll bet they're aluminum...

It's OE Mopar, so what should it be? And is there a difference in terms of quality?

I couldn't even order one.

I'm betting they'll cancel my order and say the price was incorrect. We'll see...

 

[Squatch]

Seems to me this very subject comes up frequently. My understanding was that for the older TJs (mine is a '98), the OEM ones were copper (brass?), definitely not aluminum. The new versions of the same part number are aluminum. I ended up buying an OEM from a forum member, as he no longer needed it. Maybe the later TJs used aluminum, I don't know...