1988 Ford Taurus Had Antifreeze Tank Replaced Because Leaked Now Heater Only

1988 FORD TAURUS
100,000 MILES
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DON KIRKMAN
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I had to have my antifreeze tank replaced because it leaked. Now my heater only blows hot for a short time then cold. could the cooling system need bled and if so how do you do that?
Jan 27, 2013 at 12:20 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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could be. run the car at 2500 rpm for a minute or so to bleed the system. make sure the coolant level is full.

roy
Jan 27, 2013 at 1:25 PM
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DON KIRKMAN
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I have tried that, drove car 70 miles or so it still blows cold most of the time. It seems like it blows warm when I m on the hwy. but goes cold as soon as I slow down.This is about the only time it blows warm air. Don't know what to try?
Jan 27, 2013 at 1:30 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds like the heater core may be clogged with debris.

Roy
Jan 27, 2013 at 1:42 PM
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