ratty Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Looks like I’m getting a leak under my dash. Pretty sure it’s coolant as it’s red. Think it’s been leaking for a while because my carpet is pretty saturated. I have an 88 4.0 automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Time for a new heater core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Heater core is a good candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 18 minutes ago, Minuit said: Time for a new heater core. 18 minutes ago, derf said: Heater core is a good candidate. Sh*t. Is that an easy fix or do I have to pull apart the whole dash and take everything apart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 not sure what they said but my guess be heater core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 tear it apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, ratty said: Sh*t. Is that an easy fix or do I have to pull apart the whole dash and take everything apart? You gotta keep removing parts until you can see the firewall. It's not THAT bad though. I have some practice, but I can have an MJ dash out in an hour if I don't spend most of that time looking for tools. The HVAC box is a major pain in the @$$ to get out. You also will need to make up new foam gaskets for the firewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Been there, done that. Heater core. Short term work-around, since you're in Los Angeles and probably don't urgently need the heater, would be to disconnect the two hoses from the hearter core under the hood and just connect the two ends together, bypassing the heater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Just now, Eagle said: Been there, done that. Heater core. Short term work-around, since you're in Los Angeles and probably don't urgently need the heater, would be to disconnect the two hoses from the hearter core under the hood and just connect the two ends together, bypassing the heater. Interesting. Unfortunately I’m moving north next week where it’s a lot wetter and colder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 get to to fixin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 If your going to be replacing the heater core and still have AC, I’d replace the evaporator at the same time while you have it torn apart. The job is all relative. If you done a dash removal before, it’s a pretty quick job. If you’ve never tackled it you may spend most of your time looking what what bolt/screw needs to come out next. Plan a solid day for the swap if you have all your parts and tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 4 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: If your going to be replacing the heater core and still have AC, I’d replace the evaporator at the same time while you have it torn apart. The job is all relative. If you done a dash removal before, it’s a pretty quick job. If you’ve never tackled it you may spend most of your time looking what what bolt/screw needs to come out next. Plan a solid day for the swap if you have all your parts and tools. Ok great. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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