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Global Parts 8231260 HVAC Heater Core

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Overview of Global Parts HVAC Heater Core 8231260

The Global Parts HVAC Heater Core 8231260 is designed to provide reliable heating performance for select Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles. Constructed with durable aluminum, this heater core ensures efficient heat transfer and long-lasting operation.

  • Core material: Aluminum for enhanced heat conduction and corrosion resistance
  • Core dimensions: 9.84 inches width, 5.8 inches height, and 1.02 inches thickness
  • Inlet diameter: 0.63 inches for precise hose connection
  • Non-adjustable pipe positioning for direct replacement fit
  • Compatible with multiple GM models including Bonneville, Caprice, DeVille, and Impala

Detailed Product Description

This HVAC heater core from Global Parts features an aluminum core that offers improved thermal efficiency and durability compared to traditional materials. The core measures 9.84 inches wide, 5.8 inches high, and 1.02 inches thick, providing the exact dimensions needed for proper fitment in your vehicle's heating system. The inlet diameter of 0.63 inches ensures a secure connection to the heater hoses, maintaining system integrity and preventing leaks. The pipe positioning is fixed, matching the original equipment specifications for straightforward installation without the need for adjustments.

Compatible Vehicles and Applications

  • Buick models including LeSabre and Regal
  • Cadillac models such as DeVille and Fleetwood
  • Chevrolet models including Caprice and Impala
  • Oldsmobile models like Delta 88 and Cutlass
  • Pontiac models including Bonneville and Grand Prix

Common Issues Addressed by This Heater Core

  • Insufficient cabin heat due to clogged or leaking heater core
  • Coolant leaks inside the vehicle causing foggy windows or damp carpets
  • Overheating engine caused by compromised heater core function
  • Unpleasant odors from coolant entering the passenger compartment
  • Reduced HVAC system efficiency impacting comfort and defrosting

Installation Notes and Tips

When replacing the heater core 8231260, ensure the cooling system is properly drained before removal. Verify the inlet hose diameter matches the 0.63-inch specification for a secure fit. Since the pipe positioning is not adjustable, confirm alignment with the vehicle’s original setup to avoid installation issues. It is recommended to inspect and replace any worn hoses or clamps during installation to maintain system integrity.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Global Parts manufactures this heater core to meet or exceed OEM standards for fit, form, and function. The aluminum core material provides resistance to corrosion and wear, contributing to a longer service life. While specific warranty details are not provided, Global Parts products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.

BrandGlobal Parts
Part Number8231260
Core MaterialAluminum
Adjustable Pipe PositioningNo
Core Height (in)5.8
Core Thickness (in)1.02
Core Width (in)9.84
Inlet Diameter (in)0.63
MaterialAluminum

This part fits 257 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelBody TypeLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
1992CadillacBrougham5.7LV8N/A
1992CadillacBrougham5.0LV8N/A
1992CadillacCommercial Chassis5.7LV8N/A
1991CadillacBrougham5.7LV8N/A
1991CadillacBrougham5.0LV8N/A
1990BuickLeSabre5.0LV8N/A
1990CadillacBrougham5.7LV8N/A
1990CadillacBrougham5.0LV8N/A
1990ChevroletCaprice4.3LV6N/A
1990ChevroletCaprice5.0LV8GASN/A
1990ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8N/A
1990OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.0LV8N/A
1989BuickLeSabre5.0LV8N/A
1989CadillacBrougham5.0LV8N/A
1989ChevroletCaprice4.3LV6N/A
1989ChevroletCaprice5.0LV8GASN/A
1989ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8N/A
1989OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.0LV8N/A
1988BuickLeSabre5.0LV8N/A
1988CadillacBrougham5.0LV8N/A
1988ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8N/A
1988ChevroletCaprice4.3LV6N/A
1988ChevroletCaprice5.0LV8GASN/A
1988OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.0LV8N/A
1987CadillacBrougham5.0LV8N/A
1987ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8N/A
1987ChevroletCaprice5.0LV8GASN/A
1987OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.0LV8N/A
1987PontiacGrand Prix3.8LV6N/A
1986BuickLeSabre5.0LV8N/A
1986CadillacFleetwood5.0LV8N/A
1986ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8N/A
1986ChevroletCaprice4.3LV6N/A
1986ChevroletCaprice5.0LV8GASN/A
1986OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.0LV8N/A
1985BuickLeSabre5.7LV8N/A
1985BuickLeSabre3.8LV6N/A
1985BuickLeSabre5.0LV8N/A
1985CadillacCommercial Chassis4.1LV8N/A
1985CadillacDeVille4.3LV6N/A
1985CadillacFleetwood4.1LV8N/A
1985CadillacFleetwood5.7LV8N/A
1985ChevroletCaprice4.3LV6N/A
1985ChevroletCaprice3.8LV6N/A
1985ChevroletCaprice5.0LV8N/A
1985ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8DIESELN/A
1985ChevroletImpala4.3LV6N/A
1985ChevroletImpala5.7LV8DIESELN/A
1985ChevroletImpala5.0LV8N/A
1985ChevroletImpala3.8LV6N/A
1985Oldsmobile984.3LV6N/A
1985Oldsmobile983.8LV6N/A
1985Oldsmobile983.0LV6N/A
1985OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.0LV8N/A
1985OldsmobileDelta 885.7LV8N/A
1985OldsmobileDelta 885.0LV8N/A
1984BuickLeSabre5.7LV8N/A
1984BuickLeSabre3.8LV6N/A
1984BuickLeSabre5.0LV8N/A
1984BuickLeSabre4.1LV6N/A
1984CadillacCommercial Chassis6.0LV8N/A
1984CadillacDeVille5.7LV8N/A
1984CadillacDeVille4.1LV8N/A
1984CadillacFleetwood4.1LV8N/A
1984CadillacFleetwood6.0LV8N/A
1984CadillacFleetwood5.7LV8N/A
1984ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8N/A
1984ChevroletCaprice5.0LV8N/A
1984ChevroletCaprice3.8LV6GASN/A
1984ChevroletImpala3.8LV6GASN/A
1984ChevroletImpala5.7LV8DIESELN/A
1984ChevroletImpala5.0LV8N/A
1984Oldsmobile985.7LV8N/A
1984Oldsmobile985.0LV8N/A
1984OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.7LV8N/A
1984OldsmobileDelta 885.7LV8N/A
1984OldsmobileDelta 885.0LV8N/A
1984OldsmobileDelta 883.8LV6N/A
1983BuickLeSabre5.7LV8N/A
1983BuickLeSabre3.8LV6N/A
1983BuickLeSabre5.0LV8N/A
1983BuickLeSabre4.1LV6N/A
1983CadillacCommercial Chassis6.0LV8N/A
1983CadillacDeVille5.7LV8N/A
1983CadillacDeVille4.1LV8N/A
1983CadillacFleetwood4.1LV8N/A
1983CadillacFleetwood6.0LV8N/A
1983CadillacFleetwood5.7LV8N/A
1983ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8N/A
1983ChevroletCaprice5.0LV8N/A
1983ChevroletCaprice3.8LV6GASN/A
1983ChevroletImpala3.8LV6GASN/A
1983ChevroletImpala5.7LV8DIESELN/A
1983ChevroletImpala5.0LV8N/A
1983Oldsmobile984.1LV6N/A
1983Oldsmobile985.7LV8N/A
1983Oldsmobile985.0LV8N/A
1983OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.0LV8N/A
1983OldsmobileDelta 885.7LV8N/A
1983OldsmobileDelta 885.0LV8N/A
1983OldsmobileDelta 883.8LV6N/A
1982BuickLeSabre5.7LV8N/A
1982BuickLeSabre3.8LV6N/A
1982BuickLeSabre5.0LV8N/A
1982BuickLeSabre4.4LV8N/A
1982BuickLeSabre4.1LV6N/A
1982BuickRegal5.7LV8N/A
1982BuickRegal5.0LV8N/A
1982CadillacCommercial Chassis6.0LV8N/A
1982CadillacDeVille4.1LV8GASN/A
1982CadillacDeVille5.7LV8N/A
1982CadillacFleetwood6.0LV8N/A
1982CadillacFleetwood5.7LV8N/A
1982CadillacFleetwood4.1LV8GASN/A
1982ChevroletCaprice5.0LV8N/A
1982ChevroletCaprice3.8LV6GASN/A
1982ChevroletCaprice4.4LV8N/A
1982ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8DIESELN/A
1982ChevroletImpala3.8LV6GASN/A
1982ChevroletImpala5.7LV8GASN/A
1982ChevroletImpala5.0LV8N/A
1982ChevroletImpala4.4LV8N/A
1982Oldsmobile984.1LV6N/A
1982Oldsmobile985.7LV8N/A
1982Oldsmobile985.0LV8N/A
1982OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.7LV8N/A
1982OldsmobileDelta 885.7LV8N/A
1982OldsmobileDelta 884.3LV8N/A
1982OldsmobileDelta 884.4LV8N/A
1982OldsmobileDelta 885.0LV8N/A
1982OldsmobileDelta 883.8LV6N/A
1981BuickLeSabre5.7LV8N/A
1981BuickLeSabre3.8LV6N/A
1981BuickLeSabre5.0LV8N/A
1981BuickLeSabre4.1LV6N/A
1981CadillacCommercial Chassis6.0LV8N/A
1981CadillacDeVille5.7LV8N/A
1981CadillacDeVille6.0LV8N/A
1981CadillacDeVille4.1LV6N/A
1981CadillacFleetwood4.1LV6N/A
1981CadillacFleetwood6.0LV8N/A
1981CadillacFleetwood5.7LV8N/A
1981ChevroletCaprice5.0LV8N/A
1981ChevroletCaprice3.8LV6GASN/A
1981ChevroletCaprice4.4LV8N/A
1981ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8DIESELN/A
1981ChevroletImpala3.8LV6GASN/A
1981ChevroletImpala5.7LV8DIESELN/A
1981ChevroletImpala5.0LV8N/A
1981ChevroletImpala4.4LV8N/A
1981Oldsmobile984.1LV6N/A
1981Oldsmobile985.7LV8N/A
1981Oldsmobile985.0LV8N/A
1981OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.0LV8N/A
1981OldsmobileDelta 885.7LV8N/A
1981OldsmobileDelta 884.3LV8N/A
1981OldsmobileDelta 884.4LV8N/A
1981OldsmobileDelta 885.0LV8N/A
1981OldsmobileDelta 883.8LV6N/A
1981PontiacBonneville5.7LV8N/A
1981PontiacBonneville4.3LV8N/A
1981PontiacBonneville3.8LV6N/A
1981PontiacBonneville5.0LV8N/A
1980BuickLeSabre3.8LV6N/A
1980BuickLeSabre5.7LV8GASN/A
1980BuickLeSabre4.1LV6N/A
1980BuickLeSabre4.9LV8N/A
1980CadillacCommercial Chassis6.0LV8N/A
1980CadillacDeVille5.7LV8N/A
1980CadillacDeVille6.0LV8N/A
1980CadillacDeVille4.1LV6N/A
1980CadillacFleetwood4.1LV6N/A
1980CadillacFleetwood6.0LV8N/A
1980CadillacFleetwood5.7LV8N/A
1980ChevroletCaprice5.0LV8N/A
1980ChevroletCaprice3.8LV6GASN/A
1980ChevroletCaprice4.4LV8N/A
1980ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8DIESELN/A
1980ChevroletImpala3.8LV6GASN/A
1980ChevroletImpala5.7LV8DIESELN/A
1980ChevroletImpala5.0LV8N/A
1980ChevroletImpala4.4LV8N/A
1980Oldsmobile985.7LV8GASN/A
1980Oldsmobile985.0LV8N/A
1980OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.0LV8N/A
1980OldsmobileDelta 884.3LV8N/A
1980OldsmobileDelta 885.0LV8N/A
1980OldsmobileDelta 883.8LV6N/A
1980OldsmobileDelta 885.7LV8GASN/A
1980PontiacBonneville5.7LV8GASN/A
1980PontiacBonneville4.9LV8N/A
1980PontiacBonneville4.3LV8N/A
1980PontiacBonneville3.8LV6N/A
1979BuickLeSabre3.8LV6N/A
1979BuickLeSabre5.7LV8N/A
1979BuickLeSabre4.9LV8N/A
1979CadillacCommercial Chassis7.0LV8N/A
1979CadillacDeVille5.7LV8N/A
1979CadillacDeVille7.0LV8N/A
1979CadillacFleetwood7.0LV8N/A
1979CadillacFleetwood5.7LV8N/A
1979ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8N/A
1979ChevroletCaprice5.0LV8N/A
1979ChevroletCaprice4.1LL6N/A
1979ChevroletImpala5.7LV8N/A
1979ChevroletImpala5.0LV8N/A
1979ChevroletImpala4.1LL6N/A
1979Oldsmobile986.6LV8N/A
1979Oldsmobile985.7LV8GASN/A
1979OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.7LV8N/A
1979OldsmobileDelta 884.3LV8N/A
1979OldsmobileDelta 883.8LV6N/A
1979OldsmobileDelta 886.6LV8N/A
1979OldsmobileDelta 884.9LV8N/A
1979OldsmobileDelta 885.7LV8GASN/A
1979PontiacBonneville5.7LV8N/A
1979PontiacBonneville4.9LV8N/A
1979PontiacBonneville6.6LV8N/A
1978BuickLeSabre3.8LV6N/A
1978BuickLeSabre5.0LV8N/A
1978BuickLeSabre5.7LV8N/A
1978BuickLeSabre6.6LV8N/A
1978BuickLeSabre4.9LV8N/A
1978BuickRiviera6.6LV8N/A
1978BuickRiviera5.7LV8N/A
1978CadillacCommercial Chassis7.0LV8N/A
1978CadillacDeVille7.0LV8N/A
1978CadillacFleetwood7.0LV8N/A
1978ChevroletCaprice5.7LV8N/A
1978ChevroletCaprice5.0LV8N/A
1978ChevroletCaprice4.1LL6N/A
1978ChevroletImpala5.7LV8N/A
1978ChevroletImpala5.0LV8N/A
1978ChevroletImpala4.1LL6N/A
1978Oldsmobile986.6LV8N/A
1978Oldsmobile985.7LV8GASN/A
1978OldsmobileCustom Cruiser5.7LV8N/A
1978OldsmobileDelta 884.3LV8N/A
1978OldsmobileDelta 883.8LV6N/A
1978OldsmobileDelta 886.6LV8N/A
1978OldsmobileDelta 885.7LV8GASN/A
1978PontiacBonneville5.7LV8N/A
1978PontiacBonneville4.9LV8N/A
1978PontiacBonneville6.6LV8GASN/A
1977BuickLeSabreSedan5.7LV8N/A
1977BuickRivieraN/A
1977CadillacCommercial ChassisN/A
1977CadillacDeVilleN/A
1977CadillacFleetwoodN/A
1977ChevroletCapriceN/A
1977ChevroletImpalaN/A
1977Oldsmobile98N/A
1977OldsmobileDelta 88N/A
1977PontiacBonnevilleN/A
1977PontiacCatalinaN/A
1977PontiacLeMans4.9LV8N/A
1977PontiacParisienneN/A

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

129030211290302215-6002115-633191560021156331918-1127918112791913197921-2078212078250-177250177303542039907850003490100869078945019602498501HTR010163

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.