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Heathn_style
11-17-2005, 08:50 AM
Ok, I need some input in this. I think my heating core might be going, but Im open for second and third opinions. After I had checked all the fluids and connections, my oil temp needle doesnt pass the initial line from the left. Also, I can't get the interior warm at all. I let the car run for a little bit before I drive it, but still nothing. If it is the core, anyone got a good one fer sale?
ChrisR
11-17-2005, 09:42 AM
Low oil pressure is normal for a DSM

Replace your thermostat to potentially fix the heat problem. Its probably stuck open, so you'll never get anything warmed up. It's the easiest thing to do in this case, I think, and will probably take care of your problem.

Oil temp has nothing to do with "cabin" temp.
Williamz
11-17-2005, 09:42 AM
your oil temp?!? Do you mean coolant temp? Try a new thermostat first.
Williamz
11-17-2005, 09:45 AM
Oil temp has nothing to do with "cabin" temp.

You never know he might have one of them oil heaters in his car!
Heathn_style
11-17-2005, 09:57 AM
actually it says TEMP with the oil can under it.
Beergeek
11-17-2005, 10:01 AM
I am guessing this is an aftermarket gauge.
If you engine collant temps are ok, and it sounds like they are not.
Then I would check the gauge.

Seeing as your engine temps are questionable, replace the thermostat.
ChrisR
11-17-2005, 10:20 AM
Jim, are you drunk? Or have you just been hanging out with Simes alot.

Heathn_style, I still say its the thermostat. It seems like the only thing that could cause your problem and not cause some other obvious problem would be a blocked heater core.
Dr. Simes
11-17-2005, 10:22 AM
Why am I being dragged into everything.... Thats two times already today. :(
I also won 2 Mountain Dews today at school. Just to let everyone know.
Maybe this Co-insides with that :dunno:
Heathn_style
11-17-2005, 10:27 AM
Thanks....wasnt too sure.
Arnie
11-17-2005, 10:39 AM
To sum this up, change your thermostat.
Heathn_style
11-17-2005, 10:43 AM
Just got off the phone with the Mitsu dealership down the road from my work, Liberty Mitsu...$18+ change for whole set up. Last one he had too!!!
Williamz
11-17-2005, 10:50 AM
http://www.thelittlebrownmusicstudio.com/images/yippee.jpg
Heathn_style
11-17-2005, 11:40 AM
Damn Chris....that pic made me want to get on a short bus and borrow a helmet. :shock: