I called the dealer and they are sold with the heater core. 200 bucks but I am done dicking with it. Jim

 

Found ya one for 157

http://www.moparonlineparts.com/par...7&subgroupid=60722&make=8&model=Dakota&year=2002&catalogid=1&displayCatalogid=0

 

Thank you. I ordered it at the local dealer just because of time. They will have it for me tomorrow morning at 9. I already have it apart,again, and it was the tubes leaking because the weld would not let the clamp fit flush. I am getting better taking it apart. Thanks again. Jim