I'd go for the genuine one, less hassle in the long run as it is probably better quality & less likely to be leaky.
At the end of the day how many times do you fancy taking your dash apart?
After my windows fogging up and cabin filling with steam I now know its time to bite the bullet and change my heater core.
I am looking at replacement units on ECS tuning. Genuince replacement part comes in at $133- where as there is another aftermarket one for $40- . My question is; is the additional $90- for a genuine replacement worth it?! Or has anyone had experience with this?
Thanks
I'd go for the genuine one, less hassle in the long run as it is probably better quality & less likely to be leaky.
At the end of the day how many times do you fancy taking your dash apart?
looking at the part numbers on ECS website it seems they only list the LHD models. The RHD one should start with 1H2 instead of 1H1 I believe.
Id price one up locally or from the UK. Theyre not so expensive that the difference in price after shipping should be so relevant
Cheers for the advice. Good pickup on the LHD and RHD Tim!!! In regards to a local pickup, will a VW dealer be sufficient?
you can only ask them. There are a few other smaller VAG spare parts dealers in vic. Perhaps hit up google and have a ring around.
Matt at Camden GTI up in sydney might be able to sort you out as well?
I've got one that's been sitting in my garage for 2 years, new in its box (can't remember who made it, i'll check when i get home), if you want it.
Makes me reconsider wether the repro heater core I bought is worth putting in.
About the only area on my dash that hasn't been pulled apart/dismantled is the heat core area!
MK2 - *Insert list of dealer purchased extra's/standard features here*
80 series - The MK2's BIG, Sooty, polar opposite...
HAHAHA
I got an Ibiza GTI one off Matt which is supposed to be better than the MK2 one. I then ruined it using local tap water which rusted the intake pipe and it fell off after only 3 months.
Lesson learnt - use lots of glycol.
Cheers
Paul
1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html
Managed to source a new one through Sth Yarra VW. Parts department have been super helpful over the last few years and would definately recommend.
Anyway might be a bit pricey, but at least I know its genuine. $221 + gst and should be there tommorow!
That sounds right. I had my dash out and realized my gap core was LHD and wouldn't fit....got the genuine part from vw for $240 including GST....FYI the quality comparison between the cheap unit and the real deal was significant when they were compared
This is a pain in the ass job, next to a respray and engine swap it must rank 3rd in pita jobs on a mk2....go the real deal
Dave
1990 MK2 GTI
2009 MY10 Tiguan 147
2010 MK6 GTI
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