CARQUEST Heater Core Application Guide
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Issued: 10/01/06 Publié: 10/01/06 Publicar: 10/01/06 Catalog: C-271 Catalogue: C-271 Catálogo: C-271 MFG Code: HTR Code de ligne: HTR Codigo FAB: HTR Heater Core Application Guide Guide d'application des radiateurs de chauffage Guía de Aplicación de Núcleo de Calentador 2006 2006 Heater Core Application and Illustration Guide C-271 Table of Contents Cooling System Maintenance....................................................... I Determining the Major Root Causes of Heater Core Failure..................III Heater Core Diagnosis.........................................................IV Root Cause of Corrosion ...................................................... V Repair Process of Corrosion..................................................VI Root Cause of Erosion ........................................................VII Erosion Repair Process......................................................VIII Electrolysis: A Major Cause of Heater Core Failure ......................IX Application Table of Contents..................................................... X Application Guide ....................................................................1 Illustrated Guide.................................................................... 25 OE Number to Car Quest Part Number Cross Reference ...................... 65 Illustrated Numerical Index....................................................... 67 COOLING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Proper maintenance of the cooling system can prevent expensive repairs. Simple basic maintenance must be performed, and it is critical that the proper coolant is used in each system. There is no universal coolant that will work in all models. There are many different types of coolant, and only the OE specified coolant should be used in each vehicle. Coolant types should never be mixed because this can cause a rapid deterioration of the cooling system and it’s components. The additives used for different aluminum radiators, heater cores and engine components have caused the increase in types of coolant. Everyone should stock three kinds of coolant and these are: IAT chemistry (or Inorganic Additive Technology) - Approximately 56% (or 125 million) of the passenger vehicles on the road use the traditional green antifreeze/coolant that we have known for years. The typical life of this coolant is 24 to 36 months. Although still a big seller today, the need for this chemistry will decline over time since it is no longer used in new vehicle production. This chemistry is proven and has been used for decades. It provides quick protection of metals against corrosion with silicate but these additives deteriorate within 24-36 months leaving the cooling system vulnerable for corrosion. Its high solid contents can also lead to deposits. And, like all antifreeze/coolant chemistries, it is not additive compatible with the other types. This coolant is typically green in color. OAT chemistry (or Organic Acid Technology) - Another 34% (or 76 million) of the passenger vehicles on the road use a long life coolant. It’s most commonly found in GM vehicles produced since 1996 under the name DEX-COOL® and also in Asian made vehicles beginning that same year. It’s also the most common chemistry found in the “universal – all makes all models” chemistries on the market today. As a note: One quick way to tell if the product in OAT is to look at the ingredients on the label. If you see 2-Ethylhexanoate Acid, it’s most likely an OAT. The demand for this chemistry will continue to increase as more of these vehicles roll off the I assembly line and into the market. Its formula is silicate and phosphate free and it relies on “acid” to provide corrosion protection. When used in the proper vehicles, this chemistry provides long lasting corrosion protection by creating a protective barrier on metals with its acid additives. It can provide protection for up to 5 years or 100,000 to 150,000 miles and works well in its intended applications of GM and Asian vehicles but does not meet the specifications of older vehicles requiring IAT green or the newer vehicles that specify HOAT. This coolant is typically orange in color. HOAT chemistry (or Hybrid Organic Acid Technology). - This leaves 10% (or 23 million) of the passenger vehicles on the road using this style of coolant. It can be found in newer Ford and DaimlerChrysler vehicles as well as many European makes including Mercedes, BMW, Volvo and more. Like OAT, the demand for this chemistry will rise as more of these vehicles hit production. This chemistry is phosphate free. HOAT takes the quick protecting silicates from IAT and couples them with the long lasting organic acid protection of OAT to create this hybrid formula. Like OAT, it provides protection for up to 5 years or 100,000 to 150,000 miles. This coolant is typically yellow in color. Always refer to the owner’s manual for the proper coolant type and fill quantity. II Determining the major root causes of Heater Core Failures III Heater Core Diagnosis • What Caused The Core To Fail??? 9 Mechanical Damage During Installation 9 Contaminated Coolant 9 Electrical Ground Issues 9 Missing Coolant Restrictors • Examine The Core For The Cause Of Failure Or Test The Coolant And System For Service Issues IV Root Cause of Corrosion • Coolant Deterioration 9 Old – Weak Coolant 9 Air Contamination 9 pH Level Low 9 High Acid Content • Testing Coolant With Test Strips Recommended ph levels: 9 Regular Coolant (8.5 - 10.5) 9 DEX-COOL (8.3) Top Image – Corrosion\Acid Dissolves The Aluminum Solder Joints Inside Of Cut Open Tube Bottom Image – Weak Contaminated Coolant Dissolves Aluminum Oxide Coating Causing Metal Failure V Repair Process of Corrosion • Drain All Coolant From System • Replace Failed Parts and check following parts 9 Thermostat & Housing 9 Radiator Cap • Flush System With Garden Hose Adapter 9 Check for state restrictions – Not sold in California • Place System Under A Vacuum • Fill With 50/50 Mix Of Coolant VI Root Cause of Erosion • Foreign Material Suspended In Coolant 9 Sand In Engine Block 9 Scale & Rust • Excessive Volume Of Coolant Flowing Through The Heater Core 9 Missing Restrictors In Heater Hose Or Incorrect Hose Fittings Installed VII Erosion Repair Process • Drain And Inspect Coolant For Debris • R & R Radiator For Cleaning Debris in Coolant • Drain & Flush Out Engine Block • Remove Overflow Tank And Clean • Replace Failed Parts And Thermostat • Place System Under Vacuum And Fill With 50/50 Coolant Mix VIII Electrolysis: A Major Cause of Heater Core Failure A major cause of heater core failure is electrolysis, a process of chemical changes in the cooling system, by the passage of an electrical current through the engine coolant. Chemical changes can ionize the system and can cause metal to be removed from the heater core and be deposited to other metals in the system. The result is a pinhole leak(s) at/or within the heater core. Electrolysis is more noticeable in late model vehicles due to higher engine operating temperatures and different coolant requirements. When the cooling system is neglected or not properly maintained, the coolant can help promote passage of an electrical current. Current can also exists in the cooling system because the engine serves as a pathway to ground between the battery negative cable and the negative terminals of electrical components, including the starter and engine cooling fan. Dirty, loose or missing ground connections can increase voltage flow, through the cooling system, in search of an alternate ground. Heater core passage was cut open to show Pinhole Leaks 3 pinhole leaks caused by electrolysis Testing for Electrolysis: x Test with the engine running and at operating temperature. Make sure that all engine ground straps are in place. x Using a digital voltmeter: Place the negative (-) lead to the battery negative post and the positive (+) lead into the coolant. x A voltage reading above 0.300V can cause pinholes in the heater core in a short amount of time. Before the Repair: x Ask the customer if this is the first heater core failure, or if it is a repeat failure. x Ask when the cooling system was last serviced and check the condition of the coolant. x If the system has had multiple heater core failures, (usually with small blackish pinholes) the system should be checked for electrolysis. x Thoroughly service the coolant system with an approved flush and neutralizer. This should eliminate or reduce the electrolysis action. x Check all ground cables, straps, wires and terminal connections. IX Application Table of Contents Make Page No. Make Page No. ACURA 3 JAGUAR 14 AMERICAN MOTORS 3 JEEP 14 AUDI 3 KIA 15 BUICK 3 LEXUS 15 CADILLAC 4 LINCOLN 16 CHEVROLET 5 MAZDA 16 CHEVROLET LIGHT TRU 6 MERCURY 17 CHRYSLER 7 MITSUBISHI 18 DODGE 8 NISSAN 18 DODGE LIGHT TRUCK 9 OLDSMOBILE 19 EAGLE 9 PLYMOUTH 20 FORD 10 PONTIAC 21 FORD LIGHT TRUCK 11 RENAULT 22 GEO 12 SATURN 22 GMC LIGHT TRUCK 12 SUBARU 22 HONDA 13 SUZUKI 22 HYUNDAI 14 TOYOTA 23 INFINITI 14 VOLKSWAGEN 24 INTERNATIONAL 14 VOLVO 24 ISUZU 14 X 2006 Heater Core Application Section 1 2 ACURA Heater Cores Heater Cores Year Model AC w/o AC Year Model AC w/o AC CL TL 03-01 6 Cyl. 3.2 Eng. ........................................... 279710 279710 03-99 All Eng. ...................................................... 279710 279710 99-98 4 Cyl. 2.3 Eng. ........................................... 279413 279413 RL 97 4 Cyl. 2.2 Eng. ........................................... 279413 279413 02-99 6 Cyl. 3.5 Eng. ..........................................