Great.....Something else broke

**bonerjamz03** · 03-27-2015

So I just got done wrapping up the LIM job last week. New LIM gaskets, water pump/gasket, t stat, VC gaskets etc.

I was hoping I could go more than a week without something else going wrong......but flash forward to today and what do I smell while driving? GOD DAMN COOLANT!! What do I notice on the passenger side carpet. GOD DAMN COOLANT. What's on the windshield? GOD DAMN CONDENSATION!! So I assume I now have to drain the coolant again and replace the heater core. It's funny because I pressure tested the system last week and it held fine.

Anyway while I have the whole dash ripped out is there anything else I should replace? Would prefer to never have to take this apart again if I can help it.

Anything else in the cooling system I should replace or inspect?

This thread may be ongoing since I'm learning as I go and am trying to get this p.o.s back in tip top shape.

/rant

**Scottydoggs** · 03-27-2015

take the heater hoses off the fire wall, and loop one back to the engine. this will keep your car dry till you fix it. aka bypass it.

thats all to change in there, its no fun. so be ready for the sore back.

**HighOctaneRacing** · 03-27-2015

what Scotty said and I love the title of the thread.

**REDCRAPGP** · 03-27-2015

Lmao. Old car things happen.. Of course timing usually sucks when it does though.

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**BadAssGTP02** · 03-27-2015

"GOD DAMN COOLANT" my favorite part of this post!! lol

**bonerjamz03** · 03-27-2015

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

take the heater hoses off the fire wall, and loop one back to the engine. this will keep your car dry till you fix it. aka bypass it.

thats all to change in there, its no fun. so be ready for the sore back.

Will do. I'm 6'4" / 240 lbs. so I'm definitely no looking forward to it. I might yank the seats.

Originally Posted by HighOctaneRacing

what Scotty said and I love the title of the thread.

Thanks lol

Originally Posted by REDCOMPG

Lmao. Old car things happen.. Of course timing usually sucks when it does though.

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Part of the joy of owning an 18 year old car I guess

**REDCRAPGP** · 03-27-2015

Look on the bright side.. Our parts are pretty inexpensive.

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**HighOctaneRacing** · 03-27-2015

Originally Posted by REDCOMPG

Look on the bright side.. Our parts are pretty inexpensive at Advance Auto Parts because they are sh!t quality

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Corrected

**REDCRAPGP** · 03-27-2015

I forgot HOR has a grudge with advance for personal reasons and likes to spend more money then he has to buying from the other parts store.

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**HighOctaneRacing** · 03-27-2015

lol no Red, they just suck

**REDCRAPGP** · 03-27-2015

You suck!

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**HighOctaneRacing** · 03-27-2015

Originally Posted by REDCOMPG

You suck!

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yes big titties

**REDCRAPGP** · 03-27-2015

Originally Posted by HighOctaneRacing

yes big man titties

Fixed

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**bonerjamz03** · 03-27-2015

Originally Posted by REDCOMPG

Look on the bright side.. Our parts are pretty inexpensive.

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True. But they sure do add up after a while.

Originally Posted by HighOctaneRacing

Corrected

Aw man I was gonna buy the ToughOne Heater core from there tomorrow. Guess not lol

**REDCRAPGP** · 03-27-2015

Don't let HOR change your mind, he has a grudge with them for whatever reason.

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**bonerjamz03** · 03-27-2015

Whoa fellas. Don't clog up this classic thread with titty talk

**HighOctaneRacing** · 03-27-2015

I don't think there would be an issue with a heater core from advance. You could try Amazon or Rock Auto for a sweet deal

**BadAssGTP02** · 03-27-2015

bonerjamz honestly advance is not the greatest place to go for a lot of things. you gotta do research and find quality parts at good prices, that way you only need to replace things once instead of every other week.

**REDCRAPGP** · 03-27-2015

Yea do your research, I won't and never will say buy everything from advance but it really depends on what it is and the price vs getting let's say a Ac Delco one from advance, Amazon/eBay etc. I also tend to look at it and see if the quality on par to before I bother to install it.

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**HighOctaneRacing** · 03-27-2015

Originally Posted by REDCOMPG

Don't let HOR change your mind, he has a grudge with them for whatever reason.

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I don't have a grudge. They just sell way too much cheap crap. Some stuff is ok but as a whole, they suck. Cheap crap from them means repairs will be neverending.

Anyways, I'm not gonna keep thread jacking.

Boner, Do what you do lol. Hopefully you can get it fixed soon