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larry l clintsman Posted on Jan 30, 2013
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I put new heater core in 2002 Buick lesabre went through more than 2 gallons of coolant bleeding system and still no heat running great thermostat working fine

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If the engine is reaching normal temp, and both heater hoses are getting hot, the problem could be a blend door under the dash or the controller.

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  • Posted on May 25, 2009

SOURCE: 1994 buick lesabre heater core removal

The heater core is located under the dash, in the center. The container holding the core looks like a black plastic box. Remove the ash tray for easier access. You may have to also remove some other covers under the dash. You must first drain the radiator then you have to disconnect the hoses. There are two hoses connected to nipples of the heater core that go thru the center of the firewall. Remove the screws that hold on the cover to the heater core. Then you should be able to get the old one out. There might be a couple of other minor steps but I'm sure you can figure them out. For re-installation just go in reverse order to put it all back together.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 17, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 subaru legacy heater not working

heater core could be plugged,try removing both heater hoses to core and back flush

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 06, 2009

SOURCE: went to dealership to repair heater core on 2002

the water pump pumps the antifreeze witch flows through your heater core. if the water pump is shot your car would over heat. BUT i have never heard of water pump failer due to a system bleed? did they give you a reson for the timing belt.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 31, 2010

SOURCE: Heater doesn't put out heat.

could be your temp control actuator which is under the dash

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 05, 2010

SOURCE: bleed coolant system

Old methos id to leave the raditor cap off and squeeze the coolant hoses to get the air out.

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My overheating gage is going up but my car is not overheating in my 2004 Buick Lesabre

High high does the gauge go up? mid way, 3/4 way? That would be normal. The thermostat opening temperature is about 195-205 degrees. If you are not getting heat from the heater then you may have a plugged heater hose or a plugged heater core. To check the heater system, while the engine is running and warmed up, touch the heater hoses to see if they get hot. If they are hot to the touch then water is flowing through the heater. Also make sure that you bleed the cooling system correctly . There should be 2 air bleed ports in the cooling system. One by the t-stat housing and the other above the water pump area.
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I agree with your logic. Attached vid addresses bleeding. Sounds like at low rpms, not enough flow to transfer the heat. So bubble or maybe a partially obstructed core. There are a couple of vids on clearing a core... GOod luck, let us know if you figure it out.

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I have a 2002 Buick lesabre with 3.8 engine just changed the heater core had a little heat for a couple of days and now nothing.I have went through over 2 gallons of coolant bleeding air out of system and...

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Check the coolant level.Feel the heater hoses going to the heater core to see if they are warm,or hot.If one of them is warm,or hot,and the other is not,remove the heater hoses,and flush the heater core out with a water hose.Bleed the coolant system,and you might want to install a new thermostat while you are at it.
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