Jeff wrote:
> I am still trying to put my finger on why I have no heat. In the
> summer months I was seeing lots of movement in the Temp display. So I
> replaced the original radiator, and then the thermostat. All
> fluctuations stopped, and it ran much cooler from then on.
>
> Now I am seeing no heat. I wondered if the control valve was sticking,
> as the "slide" for temp control resists staying all the way over to
> heat. It "bounces" back toward the cold going no more than 3/4 the way
> to the right (heat). Before I go and tear apart the dash to get to the
> heater core, is there anything else that I can check? I did try
> putting cardboard in front of the radiator to see if it is just running
> too cold. There was some improvement, but still nothing like it used
> to be.
>
> I'm open to any suggestions, rather than to go see the dealership that
> want's $1125.00 to replace the heater core.
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff
>
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Start under the hood, and you may have to slip off the intake so you can
get at the water valve on the heater hose. If you don't mind LOTS of
heat just disconnect the control cable and put a cable tie or wire
around the 'tap' to hold it open.

'Curly'