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Xphile1999
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7/29/2002
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Ok, so i'm driving, (pretty hard and it was about 90 some degrees out). Then i get a STRONG smell of antifreeze. I pull into my freinds parking lot, and the antifreeze is dripping down the firewall (passanger side, looks like from under the silver metal plate) its dripping onto the y pipe then onto the ground, it let out quite a puddle. I checked the level and it was a bit low, i drove it to my house (not far) and there was only one little drop.
I tracked down the leak to a hose, poping through the fire wall, directly behind and down a bit from the passanger valve cover. Antifreeze was sitting in it. I cleaned it out, and drove it around, nothing. I tried turning on heater, A/C, vents all that......nothing.
Drove it to work today...thought i smelled it but it was probebly my imagination (no dripping).
So the question is, is that a bleed off valve from the heater core??? The pipe was dirty as the rest of the fire wall so it looks like nothing was attached.
Sorry for the bad grammer, spelling, and long post...its monday...
Please respond as fast as you can...thanks!!!
-Xphile1999
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Xphile1999
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2002
11:53:38
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Checked it out in the parking garage, it is leaking from that little hose out of the firewall, does this lead from the heater core??? I havent used the heater in a long time.
Anyone???
-Xphile1999
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rtdkota
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7/29/2002
13:54:31
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Yup.. that's the heater core inlet/outlet.
Replace the hose.
Sam
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Xphile1999
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2002
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Sam, if that was the inlet or return, then why would it not spray tons of coolant over the engine bay when the heater was on?
-Xphile1999
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ZoochT/A
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2002
23:31:40
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I had a leak down the firewall on my new 2001
Dakota V6, driver's side. Every time it rained, a
puddle on the floor, driver's side. The dealer
took out the front windshield and resealed it. No more leak. Maybe you're smelling windshield fluid? Maybe not if you can see the hose clearly.
Sometimes leaks are tricky to isolate.
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CarolinaKota
Dodge Dakota
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10/27/2003
17:44:55
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My friend just had the exact same problem. He has a 2000 V6. Could someone explain this a little more for me. Jiffy Lube didn't have a clue about what happened, and I'd like to know in case it ever happens to mine.
Thanks
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jumperalex
Dodge Dakota
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10/27/2003
18:02:53
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probably because with the heat on or off that hose is always under pressure and heat when the engine is up to operating temp.
chances are you might not have gotten it hot enough during your test and it might just be a small leak that likes to clogg and unclog itself [shrug] really can't tell you for sure other than having the heater on wouldn't really matter.
But replace that hose and you should be fine.
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messin
Dodge Dakota
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10/27/2003
19:48:32
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your cars are not that old to be leaking.
That stuff is for ten year old cars.
That suks
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CarolinaKota
Dodge Dakota
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10/28/2003
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Looked in a Hanes service manual. Doesn't say anything about a hose. My friend talked to the dealer and they said he'd probably have to replace the heater core. Is it as simple as replacing a hose? Also, I've heard that it is really tough to fix these things. Is it worth trying to do it ourselves, or should he get the dealer to do it?
Any info is greatly appreciated.
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jstdume
Dodge Dakota
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10/28/2003
18:57:01
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That little hose coming through the firewall is actually a drain for the heater/ac case...more for the ac. When you run the ac, condensation forms and unless it has somewhere to go it will mildew inside the heater/ac case and produce a really foul smell inside of the cab. Well when your heater core starts to leak you will notice coolant coming from this drain and posibly your passenger side floor may also become soaked with coolant. Have this heater core replaced before you cause some real problems by running the engine low on coolant
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jstdume
Dodge Dakota
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10/28/2003
18:59:23
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Some of these heater cores can be a real bear to replace, if you don't have the experience leave it to the pros
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Greg555
Dodge Dakota
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10/28/2003
21:06:09
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heres what caused my leak
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/337000-337999/337884_25_full.jpg
that was helped along by the vortech with 11psi. and yes i blew the heater core as well..........
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CarolinaKota
Dodge Dakota
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10/28/2003
23:07:01
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Cool. Thanks for the info. I was confused when the inlet/outlet hose was mentioned. My friend wants us to fix it, but after I read about discharging and recharging the refrigerant, SCREW THAT !!!
Dude, that definately sucks. Did you fix it to where you can still run 11 psi, or did you just switch to a different pulley ??
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silvdak17
Dodge Dakota
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10/29/2003
11:36:58
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I have a similar problem with mine
Whenever I check my antifreeze (about once a month), I am always low, very low. But I never see any leaks and it doesn't affect my temperature in anyway. I just wonder, where does it all go? Its like it drinks antifreeze.
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carolh226
Dodge Dakota
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9/15/2010
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very irritated at this point. originally, i had a leak and was starting to overheat. boyfriend replaced the thermostat and it was fine for 4 or 5 days then, luckily, at his house as i pulled up & turned off engine i hear bubbling type noise & hissing. opened hood, saw no antifreeze in resevoir, the smell, and leak under car. dang!! as i type this he has replaced now, the water pump, the hose/clamps and it's STILL leaking. hoping it's not the header. can't find the leak.... any info anyone??? please before i just say screw it
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yea
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9/16/2010
14:18:30
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Pull the dip stick, Check it for a milky substance
and or color.
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carolh226
Dodge Dakota
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9/16/2010
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ok. nothing to check in the resevoir cuz empty and oil is ok (from what i can see). puff of white smoke did come out of tail pipe from what bf stated he saw as he pulled up to my truck.
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low dodge dkt
Dodge Dakota
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2/02/2011
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just traveled from FL to CO,it was running just fine. We just had a really cold wave here in CO.The morning I had problems w the truck,the heater stopped working,it over heated and the antifreeze over blew. I parked it for hours,when i came back to it to turned it on after putting antifreeze, i backed it up but when i forward it completely stopped. Then i tried to restart it,it made a sound as if it was something wrong w the fuel pump and it didn't star until an hour after.Could anyone help??
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Thermoman
Dodge Dakota
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2/04/2011
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Find a sign thats says "Automotive Repair Shop",
go in there and tell the man with the dirty hands what you told us here.
We can only guess what is wrong with your truck!
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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2/04/2011
20:51:37
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What was that?
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carolh226
Dodge Dakota
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2/04/2011
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@daddio... yeah, wonder what that was about?? thermoman sounds like he has plenty of money to just pay for services. great for him that he can take his truck, if he has one, to a shop. this site i thought was to try and get some help from others who possibly, may, might be a mechanic or with similar problem. if you don't get it then don't be on the site. we aren't asking you personally for help; only those who respond with genuine assistance. thanks anyway for your help thermoman
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