2002 Pontiac Firebird "bypassing heater core cause engine" Questions

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...Perhaps the part is the bypass valve, which causes the heated water to "bypass" the heater core if the core is restricted. i have a 98 firebird and the hoses run into the drivebelt assembly on ...

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...heater core bypass hose near the firewall that allows the coolant to bypass the heater core. Eventually the heater core fills with gunk and no coolant passes through it. You'll need to disconnect the ...

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...heater core A faulty thermostat (thermostat that is stuck) Broken blower and/or blower motor Heater core bypass hoses that have leaks Heater core bypass hoses that are worn If your car is overheating ...

...heater control that can't be easily reached that is causing hot air to blow into the cabin in the summer. (there are other ways of fixing that though). Either way, in bypassing it, the flow in the ...

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...heater core which is located inside the cabin under the dash. Over time, the heater core gets blocked by gunk and you'll get no heat. All the coolant flows through the bypass hose when this happens. ...

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...heater core. I suspect you will find that these hoses have been joined together to bypass the heater core. Often when a heater core is leaking people don't have the money to replace the heater core, ...

...heater core, easiest was is to remove both hoses from the heater core, get a hose connector and 2 hose clamps. Other than that, you could buy a few feet of some heater hose at your local auto parts ...

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heater core completely. I don't use the heater, temperature in my area in the summer is above 100%. Bypass - no, it would be like a short for the cooling system, a sure way to overheat the engine. But

...heater core and controls the flow of coolant to the rear heater. Check the coolant level in the radiator. If the coolant level is low, the heater may not be able to produce hot air. Check for any ...

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heater core. Leaking heater core-heater core bypassed. Heater box door not operating properly or inop. Vacuum leaks or broken lines/cables. Intake manifold leaks Clogged radiator Could be many things,

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