Heater core by-pass?
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Heater core by-pass?
Sorry if I am asking a question that has been asked a 100 times...
I have a 2003 1500 with the 4.7 that has had overheating issues.. Mechanic had toubleshooted it to a potential clogged radiator.. (Wish I had seen that common issue thread a few hours ago...) But, he also noticed the heater core is leaking.. No surprise, I had smelled the coolant in the past..
Now, to my question, is there any negative effect to bypassing the heater core? It looks to be an easy job as the to heater lines can be reached easily once the air intake hose is removed.. I know stop leak is a possible solution, but I am kind of leary of going that route...
Any feedback or reccomendations would be great!!
Thanks!
Brian
I have a 2003 1500 with the 4.7 that has had overheating issues.. Mechanic had toubleshooted it to a potential clogged radiator.. (Wish I had seen that common issue thread a few hours ago...) But, he also noticed the heater core is leaking.. No surprise, I had smelled the coolant in the past..
Now, to my question, is there any negative effect to bypassing the heater core? It looks to be an easy job as the to heater lines can be reached easily once the air intake hose is removed.. I know stop leak is a possible solution, but I am kind of leary of going that route...
Any feedback or reccomendations would be great!!
Thanks!
Brian
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