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1998 Buick Skylark Heater core

Tiny
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  • 1998 BUICK SKYLARK
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 128,000 MILES
Many months ago I had a significant water/coolant leak. Inside ENGINE compartment, against the firewall, almost center. Was told it was a bad heater core. Budget did not allow replacement, so heater core was bypassed. Now need to repair. Concern is that EVERYONE I have talked to has told me that if heater core leaks, would be on the INSIDE of the car, not the engine compartment. So not sure that the core is even "bad". Could it have simply been a hose or connection that was bad? (This repair shop SCREWED ME OVER already, so I would not be the least but surprised)! PLEASE HELP! Wind chill factor of 24 degrees and I have no heat! :-) THANK YOU!
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 AT 9:27 AM

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Tiny
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Take a look if hoses good try and hook up. See what happens. New hrater hose and clamps maybe all you need.
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 AT 10:26 AM
Tiny
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Thanks Docfixit. I'm gonna give it a shot. If not, I'll have an excuse to play "Tool Time" and start pulling my dash apart!
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 AT 1:07 PM
Tiny
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No need to pull dash core is accesiable from under dash. Under dahs panels and center consoule. Then cover to core
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 AT 1:50 PM
Tiny
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I think I located the core housing. Guess when the weekend rolls around I will start disassembling! THANKS AGAIN! :-)
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 AT 4:19 PM
Tiny
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Yuor welcome go forth and have heat
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 AT 4:29 PM

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