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Topic: coolant leaking inside
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masterrh
Journeyman Posts: 70
From:
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 08-03-2005 09:12 PM
 
thanks for the help so far, but the problems never seem to end. I was driving down to school and I noticed coolant started to leak inside from the blower box(?)(On the passanger side its dripping on the floor mat) . I'm thinking that this might have happened because I use a cup as an overflow container and before I left I filled it up really high and the back pressure might have forced leaking through the heater core (note the cup did not have a lid on it). The car drove fine, it did not overheat ninety miles trip toward my destination and not sure why it's leaking or if that is the correct problem. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.------------------
Masters 1966 289 4spd 'R3D 5'
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3969
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 08-03-2005 09:19 PM
I don't think it would be the overflow cup, probably just time for a new heater core.
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JAAZZY
Gearhead Posts: 918
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-03-2005 09:26 PM
I second the heater core. I always had problems with it. Since I just drive the car on nice days I disconnected it. There is apparently a diverter available that cuts the flow pressure and thus the core lasts longer.
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3415
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-03-2005 09:34 PM
I agree with the blown heater core. If you are lucky it might only be the hose connections to the core...loose clamps maybe.Mike
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 08-03-2005 09:40 PM
heater core for sure. good time to rebuild the blower box and add new heater hoses. Or if you are looking for a different option you can just re route your heater hose and not use the heater core.Cheers
Richard.
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 08-03-2005 10:23 PM
Since you wouldn't be needing the heater for the next couple months and If I recall you have a long trip coming up, I would by-pass the heater core for now and spend time and $$ fixing it when you return.
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 6748
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 08-03-2005 10:30 PM
Yup, sounds like your heater core is pooched, one way to find out is to run the car and then turn on your heater, if it smells like anti freeze and the windshield starts to fog up then you know 100% that it is the core. You really do not have to do that though, based on what you have said it is the core that is pooched. Just swap it out for another one, they are easy to change, just take your time when you do it and if you still have your original heater plenum (cardboard if it is) swap it out for a plastic one and you are good to go.------------------
JOHN
65 FASTBACK 2+2
87 TAURUS WAGON
03 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4 SHORT BOX
Member: PACIFIC COAST MUSTANG ASSOCIATION
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
M&M #1710
65 FASTBACK
2003 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4
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Mike W
Gearhead Posts: 135
From: CA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 08-04-2005 01:45 AM
I like to put a valve on the intake manifold connection and shut off the water during the summer.
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