heat exchanger pipes, 1974 914 1.8 Options

[brcacti]

Hi all, I made an appt to take the car in have oil fumes inside car when pull heater knob. The porsche mechanic said probably have oil dripping on the 3-4 foot long heat exchangers and inside for years built up. He said on VWs they usually replace them are they available for 914s. If not available he said he may be able to bring them to a radiator shop and have them cleaned out. I need some guidance, opinions and suggestions on this project.

[ndfrigi]

if no leaks from the header pipes to HE box, just clean them. Used HE usually range between $250 to $350.

[DANNYMAC]

if no leaks from the header pipes to HE box, just clean them. Used HE usually range between $250 to $350.

Where are you finding HE for that price ? Auto Atlanta and Others $850 each side $1700 !
Should have said "Stainless Steel" but why would you replace them without going Stainless ?

[bdstone914]

if no leaks from the header pipes to HE box, just clean them. Used HE usually range between $250 to $350.

Where are you finding HE for that price ? Auto Atlanta and Others $850 each side $1700 !
Should have said "Stainless Steel" but why would you replace them without going Stainless ?

I helped install a set of new Dansk heat exchangers recently and was not impressed. The openings for the warm air elbows are too small and we had to modify the elbows to fit.

The tubes do not seal as well to the heads because of the thinner tubes.