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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Default Heater problems
heater core had leak so got it replaced, now the heat isnt getting hot even at highway speeds. got me stumped
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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What year, engine?

Have you bled the system? Feel the heater inlet/outlet hoses. They should be HOT.
Could be a bad thermostat. How's the temp gauge?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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97 3.9 V6 i replaced tsat in october, engine temp gets around 190 normal range. i backed flushed the heater core before i replaced it. seems like a flow problem. cant get my head around it
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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Are the hoses hot?
 
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