[Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water?

[John Nasta]

If the heater core is bypassed, that probably means that it leaks (a lot).

I had the heater core bypassed on my El Camino for a few years, but  
last fall I finally decided I wasn't going through another winter  
without heat.

Looks like a nice ride. Slap a decent coat of paint on it and if the  
interior is nice you could probably pick up a few $$ driving brides  
and grooms around.

John


Quoting bad66chevelle454 at aol.com:

> The heater isn't hooked up....and it wasn't before I bought the car.  
>  There is a hose coming off the core, and I tried spraying water   
> there, to see if I could get the heater to work, and it looks like   
> its plugged solid.
>
> The oil is perfect, nice and clean, smells normal....that's why I   
> was a little stumped about this black water. But I'll drain/fill/run  
>  it a few times, and I think that should clear up my problem.
>
> Thanks everyone!
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