Heater Assembly Question
 

The heater core in my 87 went out. While replacing it I noticed that the heater door/valve was broken. That partially explains why I wasn't getting any heat, but regardless the heater core needed to be replaced. I am having difficulty finding a new door or at minimum the plastic hinge which controls the opening and closing of the door. I have checked with LMC and Chevy Duty and they do not carry it. Any ideas where I could find one? The local junk yards are of no help.

Thanks,

Brian

Re: Heater Assembly Question
 

I would think that if you went and got another heater assembly from a local slavage, you could take out the part that you need. I have done this before and had no problem.

Re: Heater Assembly Question
 

What does it look like? I have loose heater/ac parts from an 83 and an 87 parts truck that still has the heater/ac intact.

Re: Heater Assembly Question
 

Is it the hinge that is broken or the little piece of plastic that sticks through the hole in the door that the rod connects to?

Re: Heater Assembly Question
 

Thanks... I'll try get a picture of it tonight.

Re: Heater Assembly Question
 

This hinge is ok, but the rubber seal on the door in poor shape and the plastic piece is broken.

Re: Heater Assembly Question
 

I was able to stick the piece of plastick back through the hole and put a large head self tapping screw on the right side of the plastic piec and it has now held for several years.