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Date:         Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:15:48 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Hot Foot Syndrome...what is solution?
Comments: To: kevin obrien <kevindobrien@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20030711132555.27922.qmail@web13803.mail.yahoo.com>
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kevin obrien wrote: Probably the quickest fix... Drop the spare tire, reach up and turn the valve that controls the coolant flow through the front heater core. The control wires get bent over time and movement of the handles/levers inside the vehicle on the dash do not close the valve all the way. Manually close it and get it to seat in the closed position. That takes care of the heat. The repair the cables at your leisure.

Regards, \

John Rodgers 88 GL Driver

>Hello All: > >I've been blundering around the archives and can't >find a clear answer as to the fix for the heat that is >constantly blowing at my feet in my 1990 Carat. > >I need an answer fairly quickly as I'm having the >radiator replaced and I recall a post that said it is >a good time to fix the problem. > >Anyone know of the solution? Parts needed? > >Thanks! >Kevin > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! >http://sbc.yahoo.com > > >


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