COOLANT LEAK VS HEATER CORE
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COOLANT LEAK VS HEATER CORE
Hey Guys-
Here's a perplexing thought! Ive been on here complaining of what appeared to be a heater core problem-foul smelling misting coming through the a/c vents-some of you guys responded to my post and I appreciate that, but all the mechanics that have checked the truck( a 2000 Durango SLT)have said its not the core. Just this a.m I noticed the smell had escalated but only now I have a coolant leak from the passenger's side and a film like condensation has built up on the inside windshield. Could this have been the culprit all along? This sounds like theres a hole somewhere in my radiator hose-does that make sense? Any help would be appreciated!! THANKS!
Here's a perplexing thought! Ive been on here complaining of what appeared to be a heater core problem-foul smelling misting coming through the a/c vents-some of you guys responded to my post and I appreciate that, but all the mechanics that have checked the truck( a 2000 Durango SLT)have said its not the core. Just this a.m I noticed the smell had escalated but only now I have a coolant leak from the passenger's side and a film like condensation has built up on the inside windshield. Could this have been the culprit all along? This sounds like theres a hole somewhere in my radiator hose-does that make sense? Any help would be appreciated!! THANKS!
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RE: COOLANT LEAK VS HEATER CORE
I had the exact same problem with my 98 D (5.2L). Smoke with a horrible smell coming threw the vents, some foggy film on the inside of my car, and a bizarre buzz after driving for 5 minutes. I ended up taking it to a shop and they told me it was the heater core, so I had them replaced and now no funk. I would suggest taking it to a second mech for a second opinion. The heater core replacement cost me about 700 bucks if my memory serves me correctly.
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RE: COOLANT LEAK VS HEATER CORE
Get under the truck, if possible.
If the coolant leak is comming out of a small (1/2" diameter) hose on the lower passenger side of the firewall, it's the heater core.
Everything you have mentioned in your posts about this problem points to a heater core.
Looks like coolant, smells like coolant, it's comming from the ductwork?
Only one way for coolant to get into the vehicle's ductwork. Wanna guess how?
If the coolant leak is comming out of a small (1/2" diameter) hose on the lower passenger side of the firewall, it's the heater core.
Everything you have mentioned in your posts about this problem points to a heater core.
Looks like coolant, smells like coolant, it's comming from the ductwork?
Only one way for coolant to get into the vehicle's ductwork. Wanna guess how?
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RE: COOLANT LEAK VS HEATER CORE
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Hey Guys-
Here's a perplexing thought! Ive been on here complaining of what appeared to be a heater core problem-foul smelling misting coming through the a/c vents-some of you guys responded to my post and I appreciate that, but all the mechanics that have checked the truck( a 2000 Durango SLT)have said its not the core. Just this a.m I noticed the smell had escalated but only now I have a coolant leak from the passenger's side and a film like condensation has built up on the inside windshield. Could this have been the culprit all along? This sounds like theres a hole somewhere in my radiator hose-does that make sense? Any help would be appreciated!! THANKS!
Hey Guys-
Here's a perplexing thought! Ive been on here complaining of what appeared to be a heater core problem-foul smelling misting coming through the a/c vents-some of you guys responded to my post and I appreciate that, but all the mechanics that have checked the truck( a 2000 Durango SLT)have said its not the core. Just this a.m I noticed the smell had escalated but only now I have a coolant leak from the passenger's side and a film like condensation has built up on the inside windshield. Could this have been the culprit all along? This sounds like theres a hole somewhere in my radiator hose-does that make sense? Any help would be appreciated!! THANKS!
Now based on your present post, it is the core. There are no hoses internally within the core housing. It cannot be your radiator hose as that hose is located at the far front of your Durango and for it to leak enough antifreeze to reach your air vents and suck it inside to coat your winshield and floors, the leak would have to be super major. Problaby your Durango won't make it to the shop before all the antifreeze leaks out.
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RE: COOLANT LEAK VS HEATER CORE
My heater core replacement costed me $650 bucks parts and labor. Good thing I have a great friend that is also a certified mechanic. But I feel sorry for him that it took him an entire day to tear down the dash and steering column just to replace a heater core. But the great thing that came out of all this, my A/C now freezes me really good during the summer time. I guess the baffle vent door may not have been properly aligned and after replacing the heater core and reassembling the box with the vent baffle door, my A/C can really cool down the interior on a hot summer day. I rarely take the fan speed setting past the second speed.
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