i was loosing coolant, I noticed the pressure cap was bad so I replaced it, flushed the cooling system and added fresh coolant at 50/50 mix, well all went well for a week then suddenly vapor coming thru the vents heat defrost or dash, so I've concluded the heater core has a hole in it, so its time for dash removal, DAMN DAMN DAMN, big job. I had to order the heater core which will take a few days. My question is can I clamp off the 2 hoses and at least drive the car till it gets hear. I know on ford v8 you can but not sure on the chrysler.

Thanks
Keith

 

remove the hoses and put a small pipe to make the coolant pass between the hoses.

 

ok the two hoses are temporarily joined, the next question is when I have removed the dash will I have to remove the heater box from the firewallor is the an access panel that I can remove the heater core thru?

Keith

 

yes u will need to remove the dash and the box to get to the core.

 

ok thanks, I was hoping to avoid recovering the refrigerant and refilling the a/c. Is there anything unusual I need to be aware of?

Thanks
Keith

 

nope straight forward

 

I replaced the heater core today, not to bad, took about 5 hours total. On reassembly I noticed the plastic load limiter in the center of the shifter broke and wouldnt allow the key to turn. I noticed there was a recall on this C45.

I cant seem to find the part number. Does anybody know what that is.

Keith

 

call the dealer they will have them

 

i havent been able to find the part number for the pin. and the local dealer seems a bit confused. Any chance you would have that number.

thanks
keith

 

tell them what is the part number for the c45 recall
it will be one of them
A. Load Limiting Push Rod Packages
Phase Model Year Body
Code
Shifter
Handle Type
(Figure 1)
Part
Number
(Shown on
VIP)
Description
VIN List
Part Type
Code
1,2,3 1996 - 1999
1993 - 1997
JA/JX
LH Cobra Handle CBWSC451
Load Limiting
Push Rod
(Long Rod)
1
4,5 1998 - 1999 LH Cobra Handle CBWSC452
Load Limiting
Push Rod
(Short Rod)
2
6 1995 - 1997
1993 - 1997
JA
LH T-Handle CBXTC453
Load Limiting
Push Rod
(Ball End)
3