Rebuilding heater box, replace core?

Quick illustration of the problem installing some of the replacement heater cores without damaging the heater box.
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The older replacement on the right is the one that fits.
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With just a little clocking during install the older replacement goes in and seats like this.
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Recoring cost was about $140.