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Old 03-29-2016, 03:36 PM
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Coolant Leak In Cab

1971 F100 360 (No AC)
Steam coming from vents, antifreeze smell inside truck.....heater core leak.
Luckily no AC in the truck.
I am in the process of rebuilding the heater assembly (new heater core, damper foam, seals, etc).

While the heater core was leaking it got some behind the rubber floor on the passenger side. I am afraid if I do not dry it up, the floorpan will rust quick.

What is the best way to dry up that firewall and floor pan?
Is the rubber flooring on that side easily removed to get under it?

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Old 03-29-2016, 04:02 PM
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Yep undo the door sill trim and dry 'er out.
 
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As always, thank you HIO.
 
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Old 03-30-2016, 09:31 PM
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Actually as long as it was coolant it'll slow or stop the rust, green anti freeze has anti rust additives to keep the inside of the block from rusting away. It'll just smell bad.
 
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