Heator Core
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Cincinnati oh
Heator Core
OK this could be a DUMB question but here it goes.
I am getting a ton of antifreeze leaking out by the fire wall (not close to the motor) passenger side. The inside of the car is dry. but you can smell it for sure
The car does not run hot (yet) but i have not driven it since i found this out
I got the fast guy method. and i am debating on using the Auto zone
40 dollar one or the 110.00 ac delco.. Thoughts... is thier that big of a diffrence in these parts?
I am on the fence about tring the install my self. I had a quote for $180.00 plus parts is that worth it not to mess with this heater core?
I am getting a ton of antifreeze leaking out by the fire wall (not close to the motor) passenger side. The inside of the car is dry. but you can smell it for sure
The car does not run hot (yet) but i have not driven it since i found this out
I got the fast guy method. and i am debating on using the Auto zone
40 dollar one or the 110.00 ac delco.. Thoughts... is thier that big of a diffrence in these parts?
I am on the fence about tring the install my self. I had a quote for $180.00 plus parts is that worth it not to mess with this heater core?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,043
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From: Tampa Florida
Mine is leaking too, but I did a temp fix (disconnected the hoses from the heater unit and put two 90 degree plastic repair elbows and a small length of hose in between to elbows to make a 180 turn...kind of a bypass). I will change mine out with the $40 version when my personal swear jar is less full......I'm sure it will be fun!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Deep inside GM
OK this could be a DUMB question but here it goes.
I am getting a ton of antifreeze leaking out by the fire wall (not close to the motor) passenger side. The inside of the car is dry. but you can smell it for sure
The car does not run hot (yet) but i have not driven it since i found this out
I got the fast guy method. and i am debating on using the Auto zone
40 dollar one or the 110.00 ac delco.. Thoughts... is thier that big of a diffrence in these parts?
I am on the fence about tring the install my self. I had a quote for $180.00 plus parts is that worth it not to mess with this heater core?
I am getting a ton of antifreeze leaking out by the fire wall (not close to the motor) passenger side. The inside of the car is dry. but you can smell it for sure
The car does not run hot (yet) but i have not driven it since i found this out
I got the fast guy method. and i am debating on using the Auto zone
40 dollar one or the 110.00 ac delco.. Thoughts... is thier that big of a diffrence in these parts?
I am on the fence about tring the install my self. I had a quote for $180.00 plus parts is that worth it not to mess with this heater core?
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 20,254
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
Have a close look at the water control valve, just before firewall.
If the core is leaking, you will find coolant in the cabin. There is a foam pad attached to the panel with the courtesy light, it loves to absorb coolant.
If the core is leaking, you will find coolant in the cabin. There is a foam pad attached to the panel with the courtesy light, it loves to absorb coolant.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Cincinnati oh
nope that panel under neathy is dry as a bone Ill check it again, I saw it leaking and it was in the engine bay i just cant see exactly where.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cincinnati oh
it is not the core it looks to the the water control valve and guess what... no one make it. I mean no one. I called Ac Delco, Keen, ecklers, mid america, GM, and did a web search that the CIA would be proud of and nothing!
I found one used for $75.00 but i am not to happy about it. BTW They make one for a 84, they make one for the 89. The 85-88 Nope notta!
