Recent content by rcvxl24

Yes, I agree stop leak was likely used by a previous owner. Reason being, there is an external repair job on my radiator (that surprisingly doesn’t leak) that was probably done in tandem with the stop leak. Sometime in the future I’ll replace the radiator with a new Denso, but it’s not a...

I could be wrong, but I don’t think it’s the thermostat. A few reasons: - brand new OEM thermostat as of fall 2021 - that wouldn’t explain the lack of flow to the heater core - my coolant temp always stays at ~188F, if it was stuck open I’d imagine it would fluctuate based on demand and ambient...

So I think I’m one step closer to solving. I got the vacuum coolant refill kit snd it works great, confirmed the system has no leaks and is bled well. But did not solve the issue. An additional symptom that I’ve been able to consistently recreate is that the heater upon startup/idle will...

Quick update: like gamefreak mentioned, I was able to get the system up to pressure after driving around a little bit (still cleaning coolant out of all the crevices [emoji23]). And as I mentioned in the original post, the heater valve has been bypassed. I studied that cooling system diagram...

Thanks everyone. I have a ‘98 FSM on the way that I will use to confirm hose routing. I believe the heater core outlet goes to the line underneath the intake - can someone confirm? To rule out air in the heater core (and confirm no system leaks) I have a cooling system vacuum refill kit on the...

My logic is that if the water pump wasn’t working correctly, it would be overheating. This thing has never even thought about overheating as long as i’ve had it, even with AC on full bast in the summer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello everyone, long time first time. Starting a thread is usually my last resort, and well here I am. Battling a no heat issue on my 1998 Limited V6 2WD. More specifically, I'll occasionally get some lukewarm heat, but after running the fan for half a minute or so it'll go cold. Background...

Congrats! I’m also the owner of a ‘98 Limited. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, if you have an extra battery laying around (car, lawnmower, etc) you can hook the leads up to the fuel pump and jump it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So clean :wow:

I get 21-22 in the summer and it drops to roughly 18 in the winter. My commute is mostly highway and I drive like a grandma.