98 ranger overheating and passenger side soaked

[zheath09]

Its been doing this for a little while. I've just been putting water in instead of coolant because thats what my Dad said to do. I have to fill it up with water every time I want to go somewhere and by the time I get there its already gone. Any ideas?

[rhandwor]

If its leaking inside the cab the heater core must be rusted out. Try pulling both heater hoses and plugging them if the leak stops buy a new or junk yard heater core.
A rough job in this weather.

[jcwest1]

sounds like your heater core is leaking. not a good idea to keep putting just water in it if it gets below freezing where you live. sometimes changing a heater core is tough

[bunchacrappyfords]

It's definitely a busted heater core. Not an expensive replacement, but a pain in the ass job! First, remove the glove box door assembly. The heater core will be mounted to the inside firewall behind a cover that has screws.. And some of them are a pain to get to. Older ones are simpler. If it's too big a job, at least by then you'd have it started for the mechanic! Any roadside service shop can change it. No need for a dealer trip! Get the heter core and some new hose clamps and possibly heater hoses from autozone!
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