Nissan Maxima: 2000 maxima- leaky heater core

Ralph Cameron wrote:
 


What did they use to flush it? A normal drain and fill procedure as
recomended by the factory (drain radiator and engine block and refill)
couldn't cause this and if the normal 2 year interval coolant change (or
even 4 year..) interval is followed, a car never needs a "power flush". If
they did do a "power flush", yes this is the sort of problems that type of
'maintanace' can cause. Stick to the factory service procedures and this
sort of thing won't happen. OTOH I have seen heater cores fail in this
short a time but it's pretty rare. Most of the ones I've replaced were
"power flushed" to their death.

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Steve

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On Thu, 5 Aug 2004 18:16:29 -0400, Ralph Cameron <ca> wrote: 



Never had that problem with my 10 yr old 95 SE (purchased May 94), but
I think the coolant has only been replaced (should be no need to flush).
Maybe they hooked yours up to a hose on city water pressure, instead of
15 psi maximum.

I did have an A/C evaporator leak on a 2 yr old 89 T-bird (out of warranty
due to mileage). I knew it was going to cost me when I checked the
service manual and first instruction was "remove the dashboard". But I
inquired why it was not easier to replace if it was a normal maintenence
item, and the dealer later sent me a check for half of the labor.

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