Question - Re Coolant Flow

[RPMagoo]

On My 318, I have blocked off the heater core, by capping the water pump outlet, and the intake connection. -- Will this cause any problems ?

 

[Sixpactogo]

Only if you expect to get some cabin heat.

 

[RemCharger]

There is a bypass hose, so no problem

 

[66 Sat]

If you haven't done so already, use a proper brass plug in the intake manifold to plug it. Some folk use dead end rubber plugs that slide over the hose nipple and clamp on, but they will fail eventually.

 

[Rishi]

Good question.

The water pump, and it's ability to pump water, should not be impacted by plugging the heater core outlet. It will, as we hope, pump a greater quantity and/or volume through the other passages of the pump.