Thursday, July 23, 2015

Fix A Heater Core Leak

Place a heater core leak so you corner heat in your van.


The heater core functions as a mini-radiator to bring heat into the vehicle's interior as the heater and defroster fan blows air across it. When heater cores life evil, they leak antifreeze onto the floor of the front passenger environment. Replacing a deficient heater core is a complicated do-it-yourself project, on the other hand having a mechanic achieve the endeavor can value diverse hundred dollars. You can functioning sorrounding the eventual replacement whether you cannot afford a virgin one and demand a brief allot.


2. Run the engine for a few minutes to distribute the fluid throughout the system.3. Disconnect the hoses attached to the heater core if the stop-leak additive didn't fix the leak and the hose clamps are accessible .



Instructions

1. Add a can of radiator stop-leak additive to the radiator (behold Resources).



4. Connect the hoses to each other with a 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch plastic hose connector or hose coupler.


5. Cut the hoses at the point of entry if the hose clamps are not accessible. Connect them with the hose connector or coupler.