Ford F-150 1997 V8 4.6L engine.
Smoke coming out of vents when A/C is on, also came out some this morning without A/C on.
2006-08-21 08:00:05 · 6 answers · asked by wiuimmlab 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes just run a bypass
Run a buypass just follow the hose where it comes out of the block and enters the heatercors, and reroute it back to the engine.
Thisway the water comes out of the block and goes back in bypassing the heatercore
Hope this helps
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2006-08-21 08:15:13 · answer #1 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes with the right tools . take both radiator heater hose off heater core i used craftman 7/16 deep well socket 1/2 in. drive stuck it in each hose useing the same clamps tighten back the clamps refilled radiato and drove on to where i could replace heayer core that the only way to not drain radiator going down hiway
2006-08-21 08:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does not sound like the heater core. If you have smoke comming out of the vents STOP DRIVING THE CAR!!! You may have an electrical problem that causes the smoking and it could cause a fire
2006-08-21 09:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by deadcars42 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sounds like you have a short...but if you have a bad heater core you can bypass it by connecting the heater hoses..until you can get it fixed...you can by the connector at the local parts store for a few bucks
2006-08-21 08:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by turner32542 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can if you plug heater hoses. take hoses loose and put in piece of tubing (pipe) and clamp .If you don't you will continue to lose anti freeze.
2006-08-21 08:15:35 · answer #5 · answered by fairlane66gta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's driveable, but I don't think the fumes are good for you to breathe.
2006-08-21 08:13:19 · answer #6 · answered by julesl68 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋