Well I got an estimate today. $900.00 for the heater core and they also
recommended doing the evaporator for another $300.00. This is making it very
tempting to try the radiator sealer. I think for now I may just bypass the
heater core until I do a little more research. What's the most difficult
part in replacing it? I'd probably have to do the entire job on my own so
if another hand is required that may be a problem.
""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote in message
news:200805051703.m45H3Rg3007964@bent.twistedbits.net...
>
> With most any of the radiator sealers, you'll risk plugging up either the
> radiator core and/or the heater core. You can get the heater core for
> about
> $70-$80 from NAPA and it's really not that hard to swap out (if you don't
> mind removing a dash, recover/recharge the A/C system, and spend a weekend
> with your neighbor drinking and BBQ'ing). ;)
>
> Bypassing it for the summer definitely won't hurt anything.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: snickzip-dml@yahoo.com [mailto:snickzip-dml@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 11:49 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Firewall Coolant Leak
>
>
> I have a 99 Dakota and recently noticed a little antifreeze on the ground
> where I park. I traced it to a small outlet on the firewall (passenger
> side). I'm assuming it's the heater core. I hear the cost to replace it is
> outrageous. It is worth trying something like Bars Stop Leak first or
> would
> I potentially be doing more harm than good? I hear mixed opinions on this.
> I
> even heard black pepper works on ocassion. This is a bad time for a big
> bill
> so I'm looking to buy a little time. I guess since I won't need heat for
> another six months I could bypass the heater core if I had to.
>
>
>
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