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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / November 2005Heater Core? 2000 Dakota
Over the past couple of days I have noticed a slight antifreeze odor when running the defroster or heater. No leakage on the floor. The reservoir was low but not empty. The last time it was added to was a couple of years ago when the water pump was replaced.( second replacement by dealer) Is it possible that the pump may be going again and the odor is coming in from under the hood? Has the heater core been an issue? How much can I expect to pay to have the heater core replaced by the local dealer? Thanks for any info. Wayne - 00 Dakota QC 4.7 Auto, 4WD >Over the past couple of days I have noticed a slight antifreeze odor when >running the defroster or heater. No leakage on the floor. The reservoir was [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Wayne - 00 Dakota QC 4.7 Auto, 4WD It's not a bad job on my old dodge van but I hear it's a bitch on the Dakota, like the whole dash has to be disasembled. beekeep yep its a bit_h  Signature----------------------------------------- Billy K 95 Ram 2500 C 4x4 95 Dakota Sport 05 Jeep X 85 Dodge Van 70 Merc Montego > >>Over the past couple of days I have noticed a slight antifreeze odor when [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > beekeep Thanks for the replies, gents. I looked at alldata and it's more than I want to get involved in right now. (live in a condo, no garage). I'll be dropping it off at the dealer tonight. Thanks for the advice on using Barrs. If it was a beater, I'd consider it. Don't want to take a chance at causing other problems. Gotta ride the motorcycle for a few days. It just got cold here in South Jersey, too. Wayne > Is it possible that the pump may be going again and the odor is coming in > from under the hood? Certainly possible... you may be pulling air in from the fresh air vents. Run the heater in recirc mode, and see if you still smell it. If you do, then it's most likely a leaking heater core. > Has the heater core been an issue? Not especially, but some do go bad. > How much can I expect to pay to have the heater core replaced by the > local dealer? Unfortunately, lots... probably upwards of $1,000. You're looking at an evac/recharge of the A/C, the cost of the core itself (dealership gets about $150 for these), and probably around 5 hours labor, as the entire instrument panel needs to be removed. I'd try a radiator stop-leak product first, especially if it's a small leak (and since you don't see any coolant dripping out of the floor vents, it probably is). Big bucks. 1000.00 - 1500.00 is about right depending on the faclity. 8hrs labor quoted by 2 shops. Mine stopped with a can of bars leak but I bought the shop manual anyway for when it HAS to be done. Check the floorboards and carpet for stains (passenger side) and under the carpet for damp. Mine leaked off the frame rail below the passenger side. Thought it was A/C drip for a LONG time. Good luck >> Is it possible that the pump may be going again and the odor is coming in >> from under the hood? [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > leak (and since you don't see any coolant dripping out of the floor vents, > it probably is). I have been through the same thing. 99 Dakota 3.9., Electrolysis disolved the solder around the brass end cap of the heater core. Big job to do yourself but doeable. I did. Steering column and dash have to come out. Even my new heater core has a slight leak, but im sure a can of bar's leak will fix it. When you get a new Crysler heater core you wont believe what it looks like (looks used). I would strongly recomend changing your antifreeze every year! Don Canada > Big bucks. 1000.00 - 1500.00 is about right depending on the faclity. > 8hrs labor quoted by 2 shops. [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > leak (and since you don't see any coolant dripping out of the floor vents, > > it probably is). |
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