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Coolant Fluid Leaking Inside Car...
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:38 pm
by over land 4x4
Hi, 80 series Landcruiser is leaking coolant fluid into the foot well of the car. Its making a BIG mess ... is this a common problem with these models and does any one have any idea here the problem might be and how to fix it?
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:21 pm
by mnemonix
Heater core is corroded to the point of being holed and leaking.
Head to a wreckers or OEM parts supply, source a new one. DIY installation.
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:27 pm
by mud80
Sounds like the heater core is leaking, think its a dash out job as you have to remove the hearter box to get it out.
Cant say i have seen it much on landcruisers. if the cooling system has not been serviced regularly then its going to happen to any car.
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:11 pm
by joel HJ60
All depends how bad you want your heater. There should be two lines running into the firewall. Coolant in, coolant out. If you want your heater core to stop leaking take both of these lines off and connect them together.
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:30 pm
by dow50r
have u had the hose off the fire wall lately?? if si try a new stainless screw up to tighten hose clamp...ot may fix it
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:01 pm
by cookiesa
just replaced my heater core OH WHAT A FEELING!
not fun, not easy but doable!
as suggested above I'd check the hose conection to the heater core on the firewall first as if they leak they squirt the coolant straight back in to the firewall.... unfortunately most likely is new heater core.