MW

"Ulysses" <therealulysses@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> <putt@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:9626-438D95E3-1060@storefull-3275.bay.webtv.net...
> > >I know nothing about heater cores. Does
> > > the coolant run through the core?
> >
> > Yes. The core is just like your radiator, only in a mini-version. The
> > heater hoses are connected to the engine cooling system. When the
> > coolant gets warm enough, the t-stat opens and lets coolant pass through
> > the entire cooling system, including the mini-radiator heater core. It
> > is very possible to clog the tubing within the core with 'junk'
> > circulating in the coolant. This is a bad thing for the core as it can
> > lead to creating holes in the core tubing, which equals a leak.
> > Breathing that antifreeze laden air in the cabin isn't good for the
> > lung things.
>
> If you notice a film on the inside of your windows your heater core may be
> leaking. I've had this happen on two Ford trucks and it was not enough of
a
> leak for it to drip. The windows always needed to be cleaned.
>

Wow, what an awesome tip, thanks for the heads-up. I don't have that
problem, but my has been having that problem for a while now on his. I'll
tell him to investigate it. Thanks.

MW

> Hopefully your cooling system was back-flushed before
> > replacing the coolant. If it wasn't, Prestone makes a back-flush kit,
> > about $5, and it does a very good job. Easy to install/use.....not
> > rocket surgery. You just need to capture the new antifreeze(big tub to
> > hold 3-5gal), follow the instructions, and then pour the AF back in when
> > the flush is done. Voila! BTW: another 'cheap insurance'/smart thing
> > to do, is to replace the radiator cap. Proper pressure in the cooling
> > system is important to the operation of the complete system. Replacing
> > it when performing maintenance is a good/smart thing. While I'm
> > spending your money, check or just go ahead and replace the radiator
> > hoses, heater hoses, and use new SS screw-type clamps. Apparently
> > little/no maintenance was done on the cooling system, so those hoses are
> > very 'suspect'....
> >
> > Helpful, I hope
> >
> > Dave S(Texas)
> >
>
>

Wow

 

cabinetman

sounds like you have solved the problem!