Replacement Heater Core

[depchief]

After all these years the heater core is no leaking. I would like to know of a source to purchase a replacement and a guess what they cost. The replacement is not a rush since we are not scheduling any trips. Would like to get it so I have it and I think replacing it will be in the late spring
Coach is Winnebago 2002 Ultimate Advantage 40J

 

[WILDEBILL308]

I would call WB and see if they have one in stock. Maybe they can give you the part number.
Bill

 

[depchief]

I called WGO Parts and got a message that they are not selling to owners. Contact a dealer for any parts. I thought that they had started selling some items to owners but guess that changed. I have since found the manufacturer name and serial number of the core but not a model number
SCS is out of business and I would like to find who makes an equal part

I also have noted that people who have replaced the core have installed a ground wire. Guess that helps longevity.

 

[ennored]

I think you'll find Victory Climate Systems has picked up the old SCS Frigette stuff.

You can get a part number from the Winnebago website and work from there too.

Looking there I see:

103930-01-703 EA CORE-HEATER Vendor #042-0010

The Vendor number does indeed lead to a VCS part if you google it.

(Looks like it pops up at lots of scam/fake looking websites, be careful)

 

[depchief]

Thank you for the info. I spoke with Victory when I started this search and they where not very helpful. But I will contact them again and give the numbers you furnished. Hopefully they will have the part.
However due to the weather issues in their area I will wait untiil mid next week to try them

 

[John Canfield]

You might need to find one with fairly similar dimensions and modify it or just bypass the heater core.

 

[depchief]

Thanks for the reply's Since I have not been traveling I put the job on the back burner. now that it seems the country is opening up I decided to attempt the repair.
I have had the heater by passed for 2 years with a copper U fitting and short pipe inserted into the supply and return hoses.

 

[John From Detroit]

Are you speaking of the dash heater.. Remove the core and take it to as rebuilder they can renew it for you new core re-do solder joioints with High temp "solder" and so on.. Done that a few times.. Check out radiator shops in area before you pull it.

I have done both older Ford and GM.. Cars. very easy (basically about a dozen easily accessed screws) Today's cars..... Oh my gosh.