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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: USA
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so what did i break now?
got the temp gauge to start staying a lot steadier and not pegging out when it really wasnt 260+ degrees. i had some air in the system, and now that i got it out, the upper hose stays VERY pressurized while hot.
![]() but, every now and then i will hear this hissing type sound coming from where the heater core is located. my floorboard isnt wet and i cant find a leak anywhere around there, but i'm sure it has something to do with the heater core. |
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Re: so what did i break now?
You might have a vacuum leak there Eric. The hose comes into there to pull the door open and shut when you are sliding the temp selector.
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Re: so what did i break now?
Yeah, I was going to suggest a possible vaccum leak also.
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Re: so what did i break now?
i'll look under there.
it could be it, but it doesnt sound like a vacuum leak. |
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Re: so what did i break now?
i had a truck do that too....turned out to be that the heater core was plugging up and the hissing that you hear is the antifreeze being forced through where it is plugged
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Re: so what did i break now?
Eric get a vacuum tester from Harbor Frieght for like $10 and check the vacuum at a constant source. This will tell you alot about your engine's running and diagnose if it does or doesn't have a leak.
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Re: so what did i break now?
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i checked that vacuum line behind the dash, and its all nice and tight, no leaks at all. and i had a vacuum gauge before i moved, but now i dont know where its at ![]() so, i planned on replacing the radiator anyways, might as well replace the heater core too.... ![]() at least my cooling system will be all brand new Last edited by ocbaud; 10-24-2006 at 09:48 AM. |
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