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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 03:16 AM
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I've done everything I can think of.Replaced thermostat and water pump,getting hot water circulating thru heater hoses,but just little heat coming out of vents.As far as I can see all switches are working.Please help driving me crazy!!!!!!!!!<IMG src=smileys/smiley5.gif border="0">
 
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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&gt;moved it to general tech&lt;DF suggestion &amp; help is for forum stuff... </P>


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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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97 dodge ram truck 318
 
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 07:12 AM
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Is your heaters blower motor functioning properly? It could possibly be the heater core as well.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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the blower motor works good,thats what i'm thinking the heater core being stopped up in the flu's.but both hoses's are hot.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 02:03 AM
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It could be due to blockage from grass, weeds, debris, etc. I've seen some with an entire forest inside. <img border="0" src=smileys/smiley36.gif border="0">
 
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 04:19 PM
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bac, yeh, try running water through the heater core .i had an old mustang that was like 71 roadrunner said, everything came out from the heater core. amazing, but if all else fails, move to a warmer climate<IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0">. jk good luck duane
 
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