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Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 
i have no idea what this is and i dont know how to post pics, so i'll do my best to explain....

on the PASSENGER side inside the engine bay, where the flanges for the exhaust bolt up, theres a hole about 1/2 of an inch in the fire wall just above and to the right of the flanges, coolant was leaking out of this hole pretty good, some even got in my damn car. never have i had this problem befor, this is the first time i've started this car with the new motor. thanks.
 
Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 
Thats the drain for the heater core. The core has a method of containing any leaks which are sent through a hose out your firewall.
 
Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 
greeeeaaaat so i need a new heater core, i did a search and someone else on this site had that problem, thanks for the reply.
 
Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 
do i need to pull out the dash or could i get around it some how, i just put the dash in [Frown] , i new i should've replaced it when i had the chance. [Embarrassed] thanks
 
Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 
Sure thing, you can just bypass it if you don't want to change it for a new one.
 
Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 
so do i have to pull out the dash to fix it? [patriot]
 
Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 
To replace the core most people remove the entire dash. Some people who have done it enough can just remove the major mounting screws and tip the dash down enough to get to it.
 
Posted by NorCalRydaz (Member # 3233) on :
 
If u bypass it you don't have to get into the dash. there are two hoses. One that goes from the engine to the heater core(firewall). and one coming from the heater core(firewall) to the engine. Connect the hose from top engine exit to the bottom engine entrance. Shit hope u get it kinda hard to explain. If u got a question pm and we can chat. let me know
 
Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 
yep i got it, thanks alot guys.

-Evan
 




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