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snoranger

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Ok more pics! Cold here I’m on the lake!
The leak looks external.
I filled the coolant to line and it’s all ready shown about 1/2 to 3/4 inch
 

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re route the heater hoses higher.
 

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re route the heater hoses higher.
OK bear with the Tom Girl here can you identify for me the heater hoses?
Which ones are they?
They simply need to be up higher?
OK why?
So I understand...the technical reasons.
❤
 

bobbywalter

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even just tying up to intake tube....they look close to the exhaust manifold...though that maybe a picture trick. like north dakota.
 

bobbywalter

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even just tying up to intake tube....they look close to the exhaust manifold...though that maybe a picture trick. like north dakota.
OMG joining this rates in the top 10 things I’ve ever done!
The other 9 are just as impressive.
Like fixing my Harley. Yeah, I know but I’m in WISCONSIN!
 

bobbywalter

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do you know alx strong or mark gramellion?
 

ericbphoto

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These are the heater hoses.

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Sweet!
Intake tube?
I’m determined to do some of her repairs on my own!
It’s why I bought her.
Your not from ND are you? Lol
 

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In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are different.
If you have wetness on passenger side floor, especially if it smells of antifreeze, replace the heater core. I would replace those two heater hoses at the same time and route them higher. Do it all at once and you won't have to open that system again for a long time.
 

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Most engine problems can be amended by swapping in a 2.9 with a five speed

V8 is spelled "hemi."

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