heater core

[dodgerammag59]

How can you tell if your heater core is bad or just has a leak. I have heat that takes 15 min but does get hot I also get film on the window and can smell antifreeze. Do not see any leaks in the truck though. Any thoughts?

 

[HolyRamBatman]

You pretty much have all the signs of a bad core.

 

[quadcab]

Dido. Get yourself a new heater core and a 12 pack and get at it.

 

[KnightXpress]

While your balls deep in the dash it might not be a bad idea to replace your evaporator core also.

 

[dodgerammag59]

Thx for the info. I'll get started tomorrow. Any tips

 

[wingnut]

There are some great video "how-to's" on Youtube. These should prepare you well. I work at a factory, and these are designed for "ease-of-assembly", not ease of repair. An electric screw gun will speed things up. Have some small torx ready, and a few extensions. Mostly 8-10mm hex, some Torx, some Phillips. Maybe a few "baggies" and labels. Sharpie and masking tape.