I've got a 1998 f150 w/ 4.6. The heater core starting leaking last week. I called the dealer and they want $1200 to fix it! I live in a warm climate and rarely ever use the heater. Could I just bypass the heater core by disconnecting the input and output hoses and connecting them together?

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You could do that if you are sure you dont want heat. Replacing the heater core is mostly labor intensive.The core itself I suspect is cheap.
If you have the tools,patience,and a place to do it,I suggest you research just replacing it yourself.

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yes you can just bypass as you said.