[s-cars] Heater Core Qu?

[Varon H. Fugman]

That's the classic way to bypass a leaking heater core. Should work fine if the leak is really in the core or nearby plumbing. The hard part is coming back to fix it right before winter!

Keep in mind the plastic nipple in the back of the head and the plastic tee with the temperature sensor get pretty fragile over time, so be careful if you are trying to pull an existing hose off one of them.

Plumbing pieces have been used as an emergency replacement for a broken tee

Varon
'95 urS6

-----Original Message-----
From: Tony
Sent: 8/29/2016 3:38 PM
To: 'S-Car-List at Audifans.Com'
Subject: [s-cars] Heater Core Qu?

Hi All,

 

I have noticed loss of coolant and appearance of wet patch under the plenum
in the engine bay and on exhaust pipe. I assuming the heater core has a
small leak.

 

Am I right in assuming the heater core and coolant are only active when
heating the interior of the car - simple enough question but I have to ask.

 

As I can't get around to fixing it in the next couple of weeks (I have the
write up) I was planning on doing a temporary fix by cutting the two hoses
and placing a U bend in the engine bay. I do have two replacement hoses as I
picked up an 034 silicon hose kit a few years ago. This will allow me to
keep using the car without fear of the heater core letting go completely.

 

Good idea?

 

Cheers

 

Tony

96 S6

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