Just replace it. Keep the old one in case it doesn't solve the problem. But
for the $3.50 does it really matter? To check for a blocked heater core, you
can backflush through the heater hose. As for the Orange fluid, there are 2
types out, the old green, and the newer orange. Both work. There was
discussion a month or so back about mixing, which was better, etc. Check
the archives. I think the consensus was to not mix.
Tony
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Allgood" <kenallgood@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2000 4:12 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Winter and no heat!!!
> hmmmmm.. well, anyway by looking at the radiator cap if it's bad? or
just
> not bother with checking it and just replace it? Also, couple of people
> suggested checking to see if heater core is blocked. Where is the heater
> core located and how can I check to see if it's blocked? Thanks for the
> responses.
>
> Ken Allgood
> 97 cc SLT 5.2L
>
> > I agree with the radiator cap diagnosis. Its a $3.50 fix, and takes 30
> > seconds. If that doesn't work then chase the t-stat.
> > My 2 cents.
> > Tony
> >
> > - ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2000 1:45 AM
> > Subject: DML: RE: Re: Winter and no heat!!!
> >
> >
> > > Seems a bad radiator cap (loss of pressure) would cause overheating,
not
> > > overcooling. Stuck t-stat in the open position would be my guess.
> > >
> > > Ron
> > > 00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> > > For modifications see my DML Profile
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Scott E. Stinson
> > > Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 9:39 PM
> > > To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > > Subject: DML: Re: Winter and no heat!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > Ken.
> > >
> > > Before doing ANYTHING ELSE.
> > > REPLACE THE RADIATOR CAP!!! This made a problem for my 1989 Honda, and
I
> > had
> > > to spend 160+ dollars to find that out. I bought a water pump, hoses,
> and
> > > thermostat. none of these worked. Lastly I contacted a guy at my local
> > honda
> > > shop, and he told me to get a new radiator cap. It solved the problem,
> and
> > > my car was back to sunny and 85 degrees interior.
> > > My dakota posed a similar problem to the Hondy, and I tried the rad
cap
> > > first, Know what? It worked. Try the cheapes and easiest option first.
> The
> > > radiator cap. Worked for me.....
> > >
> > > Scott E. Stinson
>
>
>
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