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Old 09-20-2010, 12:57 PM
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I was cleaning up the ol car this weekend, put it back in the garage and noticed anti-freeze on the ground. Not a lot but at least a silver dollar size puddle. I traced the source back to the AC condinsation tube in the firewall. (think thats right) Passenger side, below ac condenser, drips straight down to the header collecter. Also noticed a tiny bit of wetness in my pass. side floor vent with a hint of green on it.
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Old 09-20-2010, 01:53 PM
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most likely the core. could also be one of the hoses that connects to it, just outside the firewall. corrosion on the pipe causing a break in the seal at the hose. more likely the core though.
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Old 09-20-2010, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mattdel
most likely the core. could also be one of the hoses that connects to it, just outside the firewall. corrosion on the pipe causing a break in the seal at the hose. more likely the core though.
Thats what I was hoping for before poppin the hood open, but yeah, its coming from inside or around the hose below the condensor.
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prepare for an adventure when changing the core...... plan a day for it
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Old 09-20-2010, 08:18 PM
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Put a pressure tester on cooling system. You really want to be positive where this fluid is coming from. Does windshield have a greasy film? Leak from evaporator drain is heater core.
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Old 09-20-2010, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by gravedigger472
prepare for an adventure when changing the core...... plan a day for it
Hopefully it isnt too much worse than this project:

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Old 09-22-2010, 07:06 PM
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lol i would say not. just a couple more bolts for the heater assy and the core can be replaced.
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did mine last year so I hope I am safe for at least this year. Sucks to be you now...
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Old 09-23-2010, 06:11 PM
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its the core! had the same problem. when u take all the dash out and your at the black box that has the core in it there is one bolt on the fire wall that is holding that in there. that was a problem for me to find when i did mine. just thought i would tell ya
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Old 09-24-2010, 09:39 AM
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So....what your telling me is the dash is going to have to come out again...hmm I dont drive in the cold, I might just block it off then. I dont wanna take it out again, its a painted dash, dont wanna scratch it all up
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