Looking to replace the heater core in my 72Z. OEM - not avail, local auto stores selling reproductions - not avail. I did check eBay and the price is double what local stores charge (when in stock). So looking to save some green if possible. Any other ideas on where to acquire a new one? Thanks. David

My local radiator shop had no problems getting one for my early 74 and it was in much better condition than all of the big box dealers.

I will check and see if this is the case in my area. Thank you for the advice ... sounds reasonable

260Z and 280Z heater cores seem to be available - but that doesn't seem to the case for the 72. I searched, placed orders for the 72's on-line - and in the end every vendor had to cancel the order when they found that they didn't have them, nor could they get them. The 260/280 cores will not fit in the 70-73 heater box either.

Motorsports lists one - but they don't didn't have any when I called - even at $300.00. The local radiator shops around here found that their suppliers don't have any either.

Good luck,

Carl B.

Here's a maybe - http://www.datsunstore.com/index.php/cName/7073-240-z1-ac-heating-dash-venting-1

Carl and Zed head,

Thanks for info .. running into same thing on 240 vs 260/280 heater cores. Calling some local radiator shops and getting dead ends. I think my best option (believe it or not) may be eBay for $110.00.

Thank y'all for the info and words of wisdom.

You're going to love this. This was discussed earlier this year either here or on hybridz

http://www.marketworks.com/storefrontprofiles/deluxeSFshop.aspx?sfid=75198&c=421911

They have all kinds of related items too. Go from their home page and you'll see what I mean.

I also have a couple of pretty good 240 heater cores if all else fails...

Just today i found some heater cores listed at the datsun store. Oliver is a way cool guy: http://www.datsunstore.com/index.php/page/2/sort/2a/cName/heater-vents-and-ac-z

You're going to love this. This was discussed earlier this year either here or on hybridz

http://www.marketworks.com/storefrontprofiles/deluxeSFshop.aspx?sfid=75198&c=421911

They have all kinds of related items too. Go from their home page and you'll see what I mean.

I also have a couple of pretty good 240 heater cores if all else fails...

Jim

A couple months ago I ordered TWO from that sight. When I didn not receive anything from them in two weeks - I called to find out what was happening - - they said: "SORRY we don't have any and the supplier won't produce more at this point." Then it took me four weeks and four phone calls to get the charges to my Credit Card reversed...

There are a lot places that say they have something - even when you call to verify - then you have a hassle getting your money back..

FWIW,

Carl B.

Just today i found some heater cores listed at the datsun store. Oliver is a way cool guy: http://www.datsunstore.com/index.php/page/2/sort/2a/cName/heater-vents-and-ac-z

"Some heater cores listed"..... the question is where do we find a heater core for a 240Z?

In that case - the Datsun Store Listing says:

"We don't carry this unit in stock but it usually only takes us a few days to get one after you place your order. Please allow an extra week for delivery. AND - - - Last update 02/10"

They may have had them two and half years ago..

FWIW,

Carl B.

Well then to heck with my 401k or as we call em RRSP. I'm keeping my spare heater cores in a safety deposit box from now on!

I think that with the Datsunstore you never really know until you call. They're moving to a new location so, who knows, maybe they'll find some old stuff. Worth a call.