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Search Auto Parts Search Heater core Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting alexonline New User Jun 9, 2016, 8:35 PM Post #1 of 4 (1334 views) Heater core Sign In Hello Everybody! I have a Mitsubishi lancer 1998 sedan. The heater core looks to be already bypassed and yet my car is leaking inside. Iv'e looked online and can't find any other reason why the car would be leaking and I mean really leaking like flooding my car to the point where I came back after three weeks and a colony of mold infiltrated my car :( I took photos ( 3 photos attached ) of the bypass and the passenger side as well. http://s33.postimg.org/50ltemxtr/image.jpg http://s33.postimg.org/qiya7at33/IMG_0774.jpg http://s33.postimg.org/oxevl4af3/IMG_0773.jpg Any suggestions? I would really appreciate the help :) Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jun 10, 2016, 12:45 AM Post #2 of 4 (1322 views) Re: Heater core Sign In ? First I'd pressure up just heater core to verify. That doesn't look like mold and a coolant mix wouldn't support mold so it's rust looking to me. Make sure but bet it the core is wasted badly, possibly from using straight water but can for any reason. ^^^^ Direct pic may not show? Replacement of core is almost always a real fussy job. So is totally cleaning all that up so there's no moisture left - carpet out would be best. Parts not so bad just lots of time, labor and risks or breaking small parts could be real hard to fix or replace if bad enough. At a glance this is a commitment for this car and would think about if you should at all or change out cars for another - your call as it looks like rust to me bad enough that inside engine could be just as bad? T Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jun 10, 2016, 2:10 AM Post #3 of 4 (1320 views) Re: Heater core Sign In If the heater core is already bypassed, then it can only be either condensation not draining from the AC or rainwater leaking into the car. The place where that is leaking tends to point to a rainwater leak. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. (This post was edited by Hammer Time on Jun 10, 2016, 2:11 AM) Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jun 10, 2016, 2:49 AM Post #4 of 4 (1314 views) Re: Heater core Sign In Sorry this is so wide - I can't touch the pics off the web of this. Yes - could be non engine coolant and suggested testing core alone with pressure to rule out plain water from another source that Hammer Time just suggested. Still and would plan on removing seats and carpet OUT for this to totally dry out when fixed as it really wont dry enough on its own well. Any which way it's going to be some serious work, T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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