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IMPROVED HEAT (REPLACE HEATER CORE)

MODELS: 1988-1989 C/K TRUCKS

Some owners of 1988/89 C/K trucks may comment regarding a lack of sufficient heat from their heaters. For improved heating a revised heater core bas been released to production after the following VIN breakpoints that will increase output 5 - 8 DEG F (2.5 - 4.5 DEG C).

OSHAWA 2GTEC14KXK1550411 FT. WAYNE 1GTDC14K1KZ541132 PONTIAC 1GTFC24KXKE538400

The new heater core bas 38 fins/inch versus 30 fins/inch on the old heater core. Some reduction in air flow may be noticed.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Base heater 52452918 With A/C or Deluxe heater 52452915

For repairs to vehicles under warranty use the appropriate labor operations and times from the labor time guide.

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