[s-cars] Heater Core Qu?

[Peter Golledge]

Tony,

The mixing flap won't mind if there is no "hot" on the one side.  Similar
situation to cold startup really.  The sensor attached by the heater valve
won't see any temp rise either.  I've BTDT on a 5000, after weeping a small
amount the core literally just "dumped".  A significant amount ended up
coming through vents.  Best sort before any further driving.   We bypassed
to get up to steamboat, driving through the Rockies in a blizzard will the
_cold_ defrost air to keep the windscreen from fogging was not an
experience I'd recommend.

On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 2:38 PM, Tony <tony.curran at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Hi All,
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Good idea?
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> Cheers
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> Tony
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> 96 S6
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