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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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I noticed steam coming from my ac vents and the thermostat temp was redlining. Is this a symptom of overheating? If not what could it be?

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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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leaking heater core?
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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my extra coolant tank is always going dry as well. I'm pretty sure there is no leak in that...
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Is that what the water/air sound is in the dash?
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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check the passenger side floor below the dash for signs of colant leaking.
Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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def sounds like a bad heater core to me.
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