Fogging up my windshield...

[J. Anthony]

I have noticed that I have had to add fluid to my radiator, though no hoses leak under pressure and the cap doesn't leak either. I have put some time in trying to trace the leak but have had no success untill this morning. I turn the defroster on and the windshield gets coated with "damp fog-like film" for lack of better terms. I have concluded that my heater core must be the faulty, leaky item. The only place where the anti-freeze is evident after being parked is on the shroud of the wheel well on the passenger side. I had thought possible head gasket...but no. I am sure I have a heater core that is about to go south. Has anyone had something somewhat the same? Any info will be appreciated.
Anthony

 

[LBarr2002]

That's exactly what mine did. Loss of water, foggy windshield, antifreeze smell inside truck. It was the heater core. My dad changed it while I was gone, so I can't give you any help on how to do it. He said it wasn't that big of a job.

 

[Chew_12]

Same thing happened to me. Fix the heater core and it should be good to go

 

[J. Anthony]

Swwweeeeeettt!!! I appreciate the good news. I was a bit concerned I might be looking for a quick fix and having a greater problem at hand. Off to the parts shop I go. Any tips or upgrades while I am at it?

Anthony

 

[J. Anthony]

Changing the heater core was not a chore at all. It was so simple and quick I actually took the cover back off a second time to make sure I did it correctly and to re-assure myself that I did not miss anything. One hour tops. The actuall design of the cover that incorporates a drain tube through the firewall is genius. I remember having a heater core go out on me in an '88 T-Bird and anti-freeze was all over the inside floorboard.

Anthony