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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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Question Heater Core Question

Help, how long can I postpone replacing my Heater Core?

After reading one of the other post, it looks like changing out the Heater Core is not a fun task and I will probably end up taking my truck (2000 F150) into a shop to have a mechanic do the work instead of fighting it myself.

How long can I put off having this thing replaced? I drive 10 miles one-way to work each day.

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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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As long as you can stand the smell, fogged up windows and puddle on the passenger floor.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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Might have to carry a rag to wipe the windsheild every so often, could try some stop leak. I read the GM stop leak tablets were good. Just a thought.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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cut open the heater hoses and plug both in and out it work for me for 3 years until I couldnt take the cold.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Just bypass it at the firewall and wait till winter. Just my opinion.....That doesn't count for much...
 
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