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BigDan · 09-16-2017, 12:15 PM

My'46 heater core has sprung a leak. Since I store the car in winter , I'd like to just have the coolant bypass the heater but leave it in place under the dash. I see one hose going from the left lower radiator hose through the firewall to the heater and another coming through the firewall to a port on the opposite (driver's side) head. My plan is to join these two hoses under the hood or put shut-off valves on the engine side in both of them. Is either of these a viable solution? If not, does the heater need to come out and what does that involve? Thanks in advance for any comments, suggestions etc. I'm always grateful for the good advice that comes from the Barn.

Dan

09-16-2017, 12:15 PM	#1
BigDan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 34	Heater bypass My'46 heater core has sprung a leak. Since I store the car in winter , I'd like to just have the coolant bypass the heater but leave it in place under the dash. I see one hose going from the left lower radiator hose through the firewall to the heater and another coming through the firewall to a port on the opposite (driver's side) head. My plan is to join these two hoses under the hood or put shut-off valves on the engine side in both of them. Is either of these a viable solution? If not, does the heater need to come out and what does that involve? Thanks in advance for any comments, suggestions etc. I'm always grateful for the good advice that comes from the Barn. Dan