Tastes like coolant...
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Tastes like coolant...
Hi gang, new guy here. Be gentle with me.
e99 f350 7.3 4x drw.
I have coolant running down the backside of the pass side fender liner. Tastes like coolant, I'm guessing from location it's the heater core.
Is this a job to handle in an afternoon? PITA? Easy? Screw it hire a wrench? I have limited space at a rented garage to work in the alley, I need to be able to get it done in 4-5 hours.
If I wanted to cheap out, can/should I use a pour in type of leak stop?
If so, what brand and put it in where? I've had the truck for a week and (laugh here) can't find what looks like a normal rad. cap?
Gracias!
e99 f350 7.3 4x drw.
I have coolant running down the backside of the pass side fender liner. Tastes like coolant, I'm guessing from location it's the heater core.
Is this a job to handle in an afternoon? PITA? Easy? Screw it hire a wrench? I have limited space at a rented garage to work in the alley, I need to be able to get it done in 4-5 hours.
If I wanted to cheap out, can/should I use a pour in type of leak stop?
If so, what brand and put it in where? I've had the truck for a week and (laugh here) can't find what looks like a normal rad. cap?
Gracias!
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The overflow from the degas bottle will be on the passenger's side of the engine compartment. Have you pressure tested the system or the cap. Also the inspect the heater hoses which run on the passenger's side valve cover too to make sure they are not "spraying" on that side.
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Overflow bottle? Although that's not really what it is. It is to de-gas or vent the system.
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Basically remove glove box, blend door actuator, all the screws to access the core, unclip the quick disconnect hoses, remove old core, replace with new. I would think you could replace it within a couple hours, and that seems like plenty of time, for the "new" to you.
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I just learned something already, it's an "inside" job. Wouldn't have guessed that. Sounds like check the hoses first, then dig in...
Thanks for all the fast responses. This is an amazing forum. Pretty cool trucks too!
Thanks for all the fast responses. This is an amazing forum. Pretty cool trucks too!