I can crank the heat full bore and its still not very warm. I have the 195* thermostat too. on max heat its warm but not hot like most other trucks/cars. any ideas?(pretty sure its not wild vents...)

 

start by backflushing the heater core with a garden hose.
if you try to remove the heater hoses from the core, and if the hoses are stuck fast to the pipes, you might damage the pipes. so the safest approach is to cut the hoses out in the middle of the engine bay and then repair them with couplers and clamps when done.

 

How do i go about back flushing it? is there a spot to flow water too?

 

I flush my system with one of these everytime I change my fluid...



http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/pro...rce=GoogleBase

 

i didn't use the T connector kit like above, because i wanted to flush the heater core crap out onto the ground, not into the cooling system.

i used something more or less like this, which is just a couple of straight couplers in 3/4 inch diameter and 4 clamps. you can get it at the hardware store for about $2-3.

http://www.amazon.com/Victor-HEATER-.../dp/B001B57D8U


instructions.
park outside, and cut the heater hoses in a convenient place.
let the coolant drain out.
place the water hose against one hose and run water through it until clear.
place against the other and run till clear.
repeat a couple of time.
reattach hoses and refill coolant.

 

awesome thanks! I will give that a try! I think i will also flush the cooling system and replace all hoses plus t-stat while im at it.

 

Got it fixed! I just disconnected oneside and flushed it. Heat is now very hot=) So im happy just gotta finish adding coolant and it will be complete Thanks for all the help!!