I used the line that was most accessible, which probably was the input since I sometimes hear the heater core burble & gurgle for a few seconds when the car is started after a system refill.
Bill Robertson
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I used the line that was most accessible, which probably was the input since I sometimes hear the heater core burble & gurgle for a few seconds when the car is started after a system refill.
Bill Robertson
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OK, thanks for the info. I am considering removing my heater core and modifying the HVAC switch to run the compressor with the defogger in lieu of the normal defogger. The question currently in my mind is whether to simply bypass the heater core with a hose coupler or remove the heater system altogether. Gonna have to do more research.
Farrar
If we had more room under the hood you could simply put a manual shutoff valve on the heater core line, just like a school bus.
Bill Robertson
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Actually, I was thinking of how to do this and test my leaky-heater-core-windshield-fog theory, but can't figure out how to implement it.Quote:
Originally Posted by content22207
Farrar
You can bypass a heater core with a piece of hose. People do it all the time. You lose your heat, but at least you can see through the windshield (the "fog" -- it's more of a slime really -- only shows up when it's cold outside).
Bill Robertson
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Nope -- ALL of my interior windows fog up when the car is parked in HEAT.Quote:
Originally Posted by content22207
Farrar
Sounds like outgassing from Armorall.
Bill Robertson
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RainEx makes a product that is supposed to keep inside glass from fogging up. Perhaps this would help Farrar.
I bought some at Autozpne the other day but haven't gotten around to trying it yet.
+1, I suggested that earlier and hope that isnt his problem b/c it can be a real pain to fix if there is a substantial layer of funk on the glass.Quote:
Originally Posted by content22207
Seems to be two schools of thought on my foggy glass (not just the windshield now). Going with the outgassing theory, I bought some of that Meguiar's "deep cleaning" vinyl cleaner yesterday at O'Reilly's. The bottle says "restores original appearance" as opposed to most other products that say "brilliant shine" or some such; unfortunately, I couldn't get a shady spot to work in and it was so hot outside yesterday that after about a half hour working on the car I felt sick, so I had to call it quits. I will try the Meguiar's this evening when it should be cooler, and let y'all know how it works.
Farrar