Review on Spectra Premium 99277 Heater by Steven Stager

Ironically, this article's photo shows the important screw hole between the inlet and outlet in the upper left corner. "Irony" because the item arrived WITHOUT a fully drilled screw hole. It's easy to drill, but I don't think it will blow the production budget once the hole is fully drilled. Upon further investigation after removal, it turned out that the hole was indeed filled. This was the only thing I missed from inspecting the item prior to installation (admittedly my own fault) and upon installation, imagine my frustration. Disappointment at not being able to screw in the last, perhaps most important screw. Although the original lasted 21 years, this item's construction includes more aluminum. This item is better designed if the original is weak. Everything is perfectly aligned (with a fully drilled screw hole). Good price. Arrived early. The packaging was poor - there was no internal protection or padding other than the shipping box itself. A few areas of slightly curved, diverging ribs, but not enough to consider the item damaged. Every video I've found of installing a heater core, taking the core out of the box, has been protected, but not this one. Would I buy from you again? Maybe.