79 cj5 heater

[usafsoc]

Hey all,

Hoping that someone could help me out and might know where I could get the whole plastic heater plenum. (AKA:Large plastic piece that the heater is inside of)

I have the link to all the bits and pieces below which I can find everything except the the plastic listed to buy. Mine is old and beat up and I would like to replace however finding it a little difficult. I am not looking for used...old for old kinda beat my purpose. Thanks in advance.

Heating Parts for Jeep CJ5, CJ7 & CJ8 Scrambler

Nick

 

[CJ]

Hate to tell you but that is almost always a scrap yard piece. I have never sen it listed as on the aftermarket...

 

[usafsoc]

Well that is what I was afraid of!!! Thanks CJ!

I was looking at.....

Flex-a-lite 640 - Flex-a-lite Mojave Heater - Quadratec

just in case that was the issue. They sell the plenum box for it too that may work but take a few beers and duct tape to figure out how to hook up to the existing lines. If anyone has any experience with this heater please let me know!

 

[CJ]

I have never used or seen those - you best best (IMHO) is factory heater or adapt a Wrangler heater - Jeep heaters are very powrefull!

Of course this is coming from a CJer who has his original heater...

 

[gillmore]

Even though you said you aren't looking for used....I visited J&W Auto Wreckers in Antelope, CA (near Sacramento) a couple of months ago. They specialize in all types of Jeeps, and although most of the CJs have been picked pretty clean, I'm guessing they might be worth contacting.

J & W Auto Wreckers
8626 Antelope No Rd
Antelope CA, 95843
toll free: 800-924-9732
Phone: (916) 723-3950 or Fax (916) 723-3953
J&W Auto Wreckers: New & Used Jeep Parts

I also have a '79 CJ5 that I bought in July. The heater core was disconnected, so I'm assuming it leaks. Hopefully replacement isn't too difficult. I have priced replacements and saw that I can get one locally (Kragen/O'Reilly Auto Parts) for under $40 -- compared to the catalogs and ebay -- which charge twice as much.

 

[buzzardsroost]

I just saw one on fleabay. It was for the whole unit. I think it was for the years you're looking for. Just an idea.

 

[mechview]

I'm actually putting one of these in my jeep [Mojave Heater]
You just decide where you want to mount it, run the water lines and hook up the switch. I even saw one from summit racing that had ducts.

Sample of install - Jeep Upgrades - Flex-a-lite Mojave Heater and Energy Suspension Spring Bushing Install - Off-Road Adventures Magazine

I didn't want to do a blower upgrade and then rebuild the heater box. This way I can tear all that stuff out and get even more room under the dash.

 

[mhubacek]

Good info thank's! Let me know how well it heats! I had that on my list of things to buy, but recently it has been booted due to the many other item's i have to have to make my cj leave the garage!! ....WHICH STILL HASEN'T HAPPEND YET!

 

[IOPort51]

Good info thank's! Let me know how well it heats! I had that on my list of things to buy, but recently it has been booted due to the many other item's i have to have to make my cj leave the garage!! ....WHICH STILL HASEN'T HAPPEND YET!

don't feel like the Lone Ranger!! It is a good thing I enjoy working on my CJ.

 

[Morris]

Uh. R u guys sayin I won't get heat in a 78 CJ5 . Got no nothing today. Heater core gone no assembly - nothin. I fought that would be easy.