I've got an old Tiger heater core lying around, if anyone wants to tinker w/it
to make a replacement. Didn't leak when I took it off, but that was 20 years
ago!
Al J
> Anthony,
> I just pulled out my heater core (Mark1). Apparently non-stock, but
> seemingly effective a previous owner had a plastic bag that appeared to be
> filled with spray foam. What I gather they did was stuff the bag around the
> core and then fill with the foam. It came out with little effort and no
> mess. Given the way it looks the factory did it the foam filled bag might
> seal more effectively and increase the heat output. Since I live in So. Cal.
> I will reinstall the core (just in case), but not hook it up (I hate the
> already tight, cluttered, engine compartment). I have a small portable 12V
> electric heater (near instant heat) to defrost the windshield if ever
> needed.
> My car had a molded rubber "gasket, duct, drip pan" that is relatively
> intact and I will likely "Goop" where needed. If a replacement is not
> available you might try that shower pan rubber. Fashion and trim it to fit.
> To effect a drain you might try a household lamp stem through a hole in the
> rubber where the old drain was. It can be locked with a washer and nut on
> each side of the rubber and cut to the correct length. As to the duct part
> (if the Mark 1a is the same as a Mark 1) Well...... maybe some water heater
> venting and pop rivets will do???.
> Regards, Tom Witt B9470101
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anthony & Susan" <jetbike@worldlynx.net>
> To: "Tigers mailing list (E-mail)" <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 3:20 PM
> Subject: Heater core?
>
> > Listeners,
> > Had to replace the water pump on my 66mk1a. Removed the radiator and
> figured
> > while its out I would have it cooked and checked. Decided to also remove
> the
> > heater core. What do think of dipping and pressure testing the core. Can
> it
> > be repaired? It seems to be leaking out of one connection. There was also
> a
> > gasket/weather stripping wrapped around and stuck on both sides of the
> core
> > and its shot. Where can I get this stick on stuff and is there anything I
> > should be aware of while taking on the cooling system?
> >
> > Thanx in advance
> > ANT 66MK1A
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