1997 Dakota, not much heat
#12
11-22-2012, 10:25 AM
Barely in the temp range I assume means just above the left line, not near the middle.
Seems the t-stat needs replaced. Some other replies probably have good engine heat but it is not transferring through their heater core, thus back-flushing helps them.
Not sure if you want the 180 or 195 t-stat... depends what was working well for you before.
My $.02, good luck!
Seems the t-stat needs replaced. Some other replies probably have good engine heat but it is not transferring through their heater core, thus back-flushing helps them.
Not sure if you want the 180 or 195 t-stat... depends what was working well for you before.
My $.02, good luck!
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11-22-2012, 10:43 AM
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I just did a complete Flush, and the Heater Core specifically.
The Coolant System on my '00 3.9 liter engine is poorly designed in my opinion.
Whatever you do, DON'T use CLR in your system. It is not compatible with Aluminum. You'll wind-up replacing your ruined Heater Core and Radiator.
Here is the Link to where I explain what I experienced and what I did.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...sh-change.html
It was successful and now the Heater blows HOT air.
Rich
The Coolant System on my '00 3.9 liter engine is poorly designed in my opinion.
Whatever you do, DON'T use CLR in your system. It is not compatible with Aluminum. You'll wind-up replacing your ruined Heater Core and Radiator.
Here is the Link to where I explain what I experienced and what I did.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...sh-change.html
It was successful and now the Heater blows HOT air.
Rich