On some cars the water valve doesn't shut off the flow, and redirects it to
the floor. (Ask me how I know!) Capping the ends is an okay fix until you do
a re-core. Hey Dana, it really doesn't get cold enough here in SF to need a
heater! (Without a heater for 2 years and don't miss it.)
Fred - So.SF
roadster@rcn.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "John F Sandhoff" <sandhoff@csus.edu>
To: "dana nojima" <noji-1@pacbell.net>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 3:24 PM
Subject: Re: 70 2000 heater question
> > I've got a leaky heater core... why isn't just capping the ends a
suitable fix.
>
> Actually, on our cars I think it is.
> The water valve actually shuts off the flow thru the core when it's in
> the cold position, so there's no difference between having the control
> set to cold and having the lines blocked.
>
> The 1600's have a 'summer/winter' valve under the hood that redirects
> water flow in the warmer months. The 2000 doesn't use this, though.
>
> -- John
> John F Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
>
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