hey guys, today while drivng i noticed a coolant smell inside the car so i immediately stopped and noticed mist coming out of the vents and the passenger side (RHD) is leaking water.

I think the heater core is dead!!! is it a hard thing to replace

it was leaking inside the car but i noticed water outside the car too, dripping under, i just replaced the 2 lines that goes to the core so i dont think they are leaking.

 

if it is the heater core, have fun if you do it yourself. Dealer quoted $750 to do it. I done it my self for $100 but it took a good while. Pulling out the dash is a little hard but it isn't too bad. Just mark all the wires and screws and stuff so you know where to put the stuff back.

 

i have to get my car from the side of the road to my parkign spot!!! is there a way to bypass the heater core and fill i up so i can drive it home with the heater core bypassed?

I know theres 2 heater hoses that go into the firewall.. do i just need to block these 2 off??
i only need it for about 20mins max to get it home.

 

Just connect the 2 heater hoses.

 

thanks. I have it home now. I think ill start ripping it apart tomrorow. Is there a guide how to remove the dash somewhere.. like an online service repair manual??
Thanks again, this forum is a life saver.

 

Not sure if there is a guide, but good luck!