LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

Another heater problem

Old Feb 3, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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so can someone help me out here....if water is running into the floor,What does that mean....heater core is clogged??Thanks.
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by LanceJoker
so can someone help me out here....if water is running into the floor,What does that mean....heater core is clogged??Thanks.
Heater core is shot, you need a new one. Yours has cracked under pressure.
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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Just curious....is the car still driveavble or should I avoid driving it until I can get a new one?Thanks.
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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Yes you can, but you should take the two hoses for the heater core going to the firewall and splice them together until you get it fixed.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 08:48 AM
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Next question....anybody know how to get to the heater core on these cars?Really don't feel like paying 200 bucks to have it done if I can do it for free and learn something along the way.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 09:24 AM
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I got mine done for 40 bucks at a local shop. Its under the glove box. I think its pretty straightforward, get a haynes for your car...
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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Actually I just figured it out,not too bad.Thanks guys.
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