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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / December 2008

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Heater Issues

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el jr64 - 26 Dec 2008 05:46 GMT
Hello, Own a 1998 Ram 1500 4x4 Q.C. 5.9 ltr.
Here lately for the past few weeks,during this very cold snap here, when
I start the truck,I do hear water running in the dash, like someone let
water out of a sink, its from the heater box area.It does stop this
after a while,but when truck is warming up, and give it a little gas, it
changes with the rpm's of truck, Not getting heat like used to,but
getting some heat, coolant checks fine,good flow in radiator,coolant
level hasnt changed, radiator cap is ok,runs at normal temp-that hasnt
changed,but a couple of times on freeway,has run some cooler than usual,
floor and firewall is dry.I do know of a couple others that have same
year of Ram same issue An ideas? Air in system somehow?
Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank You for letting me post.
eljr64@webtv.net
Carolina Watercraft Works - 26 Dec 2008 06:12 GMT
I'd start with a cooling system clean/flush first.  Then look further
into it like perhaps the blend door motor/link possibly being broken.

http://www.prestone.com/products/coolingSystemTreatments.php

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> Hello, Own a 1998 Ram 1500 4x4 Q.C. 5.9 ltr.
> Here lately for the past few weeks,during this very cold snap here, when
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> Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank You for letting me post.
> eljr64@webtv.net
.boB - 26 Dec 2008 06:27 GMT
> Hello, Own a 1998 Ram 1500 4x4 Q.C. 5.9 ltr.
> Here lately for the past few weeks,during this
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> letting me post.
> eljr64@webtv.net

Sounds like the heater core is clogged.  The
heater core is simply a small radiator, it doesn't
take much to get it clogged with gunk.   here's
what I would do:

Remove both heater hoses from the core.
Back flush with water from a garden hose.
Attach a short length of hose to each port on the
core, and angle both hoses straight up.
Pour radiator flush into one hose until it comes
out the other.
Let it sit overnight, and back flush again.

If that doesn't work, you'll probably have to
replace the core.

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.boB
2006 FXDI hot rod
2008 Mustang Coupe
2007 Ram 2500 CTD/Auto/4x4
1965 FFR Cobra -  427W EFI, Damn Fast.
 
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