Coolant coming from behind my center console

[Poodles]

Nope, gotta pull the dash to get to those pipes too...

The RHD and LHD cars use the same heater core, but different extension pipes (from looking in the EPC). You can see the core, o-rings, extension pipes and clips in the pic.

EDIT: damn IJ beat me to it on both cars having the pipes. Also, even if that valve is closed, the system is still pressurized, so it WILL leak no matter what.

 

[CajunKenny]

Ok. New info.

I don't know if this changes anything; but, I just figured out that the coolant is dripping in through a vent on the passenger side that is aiming down to the floor. It's just to the right of the center console.

Is this still the heater core or something else?

Thanks for the link poodles!

 

[IJ.]

"Denial" isn't just a river in Egypt

It's the heater core.

 

[CajunKenny]

"Denial" isn't just a river in Egypt

It's the heater core.

Doh! :icon_bigg

Ok. It is confirmed.

So is this a weekend job or do I need to call my boss and tell him that I'm sick?:sarcasm: :biglaugh:

 

[IJ.]

Weekend job if you have a shop that can repair your old core handy or if you have a new one ready.

Get lots of baggies and a sharpie for the 100's of bolts
(each area you work on get's it's own bag)

[thumb]http://ij.supramania.com/hcore01.jpg[/thumb]

 

[CajunKenny]

HOLY NUTS BOLTS AND OTHER CRAP BATMAN!!! Now I'm REALLY scared!!!

Ok. In thru the nose...out thru the mouth...hold for 4 seconds...ok...now I'm good...

I don't see the core there. Is it already out in that pic?

 

[jetjock]

I have the temperature control set to 65 currently. Does that mean that there is NO coolant passing through the heater core?

The valve is designed such that there is some flow through the core even with the valve closed.

Changing the core isn't all that hard, just a bit time consuming. Follow the TSRM for removing the dash pad and pressure test the coolant system before putting it back in. Verify climate control servo calibration while you're in there. Again, see the service manual.

 

[CajunKenny]

Pressure testing the system is not something I'd thought of yet. Thanks for that!

Man, I just hadn't anticipated it being such a large job. I hate BHG's!!!!

 

[CajunKenny]

A couple more things.

This is a 91. Do I have to take any special precautions because of the airbag? (I don't want my face to get blown off)

Also, the airbag light has been on since I've owned the car. Is this something I can fix while I'm in there?

 

[Poodles]

Yep, special precaution.....


Make sure you get it on video if it happens

 

[CajunKenny]

Yep, special precaution.....


Make sure you get it on video if it happens

Is the precaution stated somewhere or do I just need to keep my eyes closed when it goes off? :biglaugh:

 

[Poodles]

Make sure the camera is on the tripod and in good view of when it happens
















But anyway, yes, just be a bit careful around the steering wheel (I think the TSRM has more info on this), and about how to clear the light (assuming everything is alright and there isn't a real fault int he system) http://www.supras.com/06/techcenter/display.php?QID=52

 

[CajunKenny]

Thanks for the link...

I do have a tri-pod.

 

[Poodles]

I think I'll die laughing if you do end up posting a video of the airbag going off in your face :rofl:


Kinda like this vid http://videos.streetfire.net/video/...f=Newsletter&emc=el&m=184778&l=5&v=8df0d8b130

 

[CajunKenny]

That was awesome! Poor dude. I be he was choking on his teeth!

 

[IJ.]

Beware YELLOW wires

 

[jetjock]

^ Right. Iirc you're also supposed to wait something like 5 minutes after disconnecting the battery before working on any of it's components and here's hoping disconnecting the battery is the first thing you're going to do on this job...

 

[grimreaper]

lmao man a buddy of mines j30 had the air bag blow with him in the driver seat and the car idling, we were about 20 feet away when it blew the windshield out of the car and knocked him out COLD. funniest damn thing ive ever seen in my life. Im still cracking up just thinking about it. he was siting in park picking us up and BAM

 

[CajunKenny]

Beware YELLOW wires

What does this mean exactly?

^ Right. Iirc you're also supposed to wait something like 5 minutes after disconnecting the battery before working on any of it's components and here's hoping disconnecting the battery is the first thing you're going to do on this job...

Yes, my first step will be disconnecting the battery. What other precautions should I be taking?