Re[2]: Leaking Heater Tap

[Dave Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>]

Don writes:
     
>Kind of on the subject, I bypassed my heater altogether with a 12" hose
clamped 
>to where the water enters and departs the firewall. Unfortunately the hose
has a
>bit of a crimp in it so I am not sure if much water is able to pass.
>
>Does anyone know if blocking this water flow affects the cooling of the
rest of 
>the car? The car has been running quite warm (hot, actually), but the temp
here 
>is in the 90's so that may explain it.
>
>.don
>80'8

I seriously doubt it since the heater control valve does the same thing
when 
the heat is off.

Dave
80'8