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Eyegore · 01-19-2009, 09:56 AM

Help, the floor board on the passenger side is completely soaked, this is Phoenix no snow, and it hasen't rained in a couple of weeks. Is this the heater core leaking? If it is then why doesn't it smell like coolant? Also does any one have the rpocess for removing the heater core?

Thanks

**jerry moss** · 01-19-2009, 10:39 AM

sounds like heater core to me unless you have a bad boy dog,lol.

dammitmitchell · 01-19-2009, 01:42 PM

heater core is dead dude..waaay dead..
umm
not sure how to get it out on a tahoe.

**bwood** · 01-19-2009, 09:53 PM

You say it has no smell. Have you been using the A/C any? It could be your A/C evaporator drain stopped up and running out in the floor.

Eyegore · 01-19-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwood

You say it has no smell. Have you been using the A/C any? It could be your A/C evaporator drain stopped up and running out in the floor.

Stopped using the ac in October, also the coolant is redish in color, and I have a light grey carpet and its not stained. Where is the ac drain located?
Also I checked autozones site to replace the heater core, their comments include removing the steering wheel and column - that would really suck if I had to do that.

Thanks for your comments.

Tom

silvereagle07 · 01-21-2009, 10:18 PM

The drain should be on the passenger side, underhood, near the bottom of the firewall. Debri (leaves) falls into the fresh air duct on the cowl panel and clog the drain. You can normally get the debri out by blowing it out with compressed air. If the heater core is leaking you will normally have a sweet smell in the cab.

Eyegore · 01-21-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

The drain should be on the passenger side, underhood, near the bottom of the firewall. Debri (leaves) falls into the fresh air duct on the cowl panel and clog the drain. You can normally get the debri out by blowing it out with compressed air. If the heater core is leaking you will normally have a sweet smell in the cab.

Thanks Silver, no sweet smell, just an old fart smell - ME!

01-19-2009, 09:56 AM	#1
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Wet floorboard passenger side 03 Tahoe Help, the floor board on the passenger side is completely soaked, this is Phoenix no snow, and it hasen't rained in a couple of weeks. Is this the heater core leaking? If it is then why doesn't it smell like coolant? Also does any one have the rpocess for removing the heater core? Thanks __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

01-19-2009, 10:39 AM	#2
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,780	Re: Wet floorboard passenger side 03 Tahoe sounds like heater core to me unless you have a bad boy dog,lol. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-19-2009, 01:42 PM	#3
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Wet floorboard passenger side 03 Tahoe heater core is dead dude..waaay dead.. umm not sure how to get it out on a tahoe. __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

01-19-2009, 09:53 PM	#4
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,919	Re: Wet floorboard passenger side 03 Tahoe You say it has no smell. Have you been using the A/C any? It could be your A/C evaporator drain stopped up and running out in the floor. __________________ 1998 GMC Sierra SLE 1/2 ton 2WD 305 Vortec -Gibson Stainless Cat Back Swept Side -SS Wheels 2005 Honda CRF250R 2006 Honda CRF150F Last edited by bwood; 01-19-2009 at 09:54 PM.

01-21-2009, 10:18 PM	#6
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Wet floorboard passenger side 03 Tahoe The drain should be on the passenger side, underhood, near the bottom of the firewall. Debri (leaves) falls into the fresh air duct on the cowl panel and clog the drain. You can normally get the debri out by blowing it out with compressed air. If the heater core is leaking you will normally have a sweet smell in the cab. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT



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