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Heater Core leak?? 200 87

posted by  someone claiming to be Gordon Hull on  Mon Nov 13 18:51 CST 2000 [RELATED]

I just bought this 87 245. It is winter up here in Canada, and when I set the defrost controls (and even when I don't) there is a slight smell of anti-freeze coming through the vents, and the forward side windows, as well as the windshield, fog up like crazy.

I have checked for loose hose clamps at the heat regulator valve, and on the hoses attached to the heater core. (one I could not reach)

I suspect that the Heater core has a pinhole leak, but I do not want to accept that as the only possibility. I understand the only thing more difficult thatn replacing the heater fan motor (easy with Don Foster's tips) is the heater core.

Does anyone have any other possibilities??

Failing all else, are there any tips that will make swapping the heater core easier.

thanks in advance

GOrdon Hull





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