Author Topic: Radiator leaking only sometimes? (Read 2032 times)

JoeDellio · « **on:** February 08, 2009, 02:50:56 PM »

Was trying to diagnose my no heat problem by bleeding the system. I noticed the radiator leaking from where the aluminum wraps the side of the radiator. Im guessing this is why I cant get all the air out and my heat doesnt work. The funny thing is the radiator doesnt leak all the time, it must just be when its shifted a certain way.

colin86325 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:01:40 AM »

FYI, your heat might not be working if somebody switched the heater core hoses that go through the firewall.

JoeDellio · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2009, 08:33:59 PM »

Quote from: colin86325;66270

FYI, your heat might not be working if somebody switched the heater core hoses that go through the firewall.

I need to check for that. I cant really see where its at. Does the vent under the front windshield need to be removed to mess with the heater core and heater valve?

colin86325 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:25:38 AM »

Oh, you have an E36--I thought you had an E30. Sorry, but I'm really not familiar with the heating system in those cars.