Hey guys,
hope you all had a good winter. Now it's time to get our babies roll'in. I got my truck out of storage yesterday and drove it home 35 miles back to my house. The only problem is, I know my heater core leaks, so last fall I bought a new shut-off valve for the water pump because the old valve screw wasn't seating completely and the previous owner had put a plug in the return so there was no chance of coolant even reaching the heater core in the cab. Well, it still leaks into the heater core and is dripping out of the hose where it is clamped snugly on the fire wall. My question is, could I simply use one piece of radiator hose and run it from the shut off valve (leaving it open) and connect that same piece to the return on the water pump housing? Basically bypassing the heater completely. Any and all suggestions and input really appreciated in advance. Thanks for your time.
Jeff
Lincoln, Nebraska
