heater core/ something leaking HELP PLEASE

hi all i have a big problem i have coolant leaking from under the dash i am not sure where it is coming from. I cant afford to fix it at the moment so my question is would it be OK if i bypass the heater core all together by connecting the 2 heater hoses on the firewall? Any answers or suggestions would be awsome as i am going on holidays on Monday and taking the car.

 

Yes, you can join the 2 hoses.

 

will it cause any problems on a long drive?

 

I've had it done to mine and have done 9-10 hour drives with ease.

 

possibly long, cold drives...

...cause you'll be cold ya know?

 

some members have done the bypass and left it in place for years ..... without issues ...

 

Swells people thanks to all I just wanted to be sure b4 I drive it to Melbourne:-D

 

EA Falcon heater core hose is what you want

from Repco or similar. Ask for the one that has a 180degree bend in it. Just have to cut one end down a bit. About $15 last time I checked.

Definately safe to do so.

 

And

I probs dont have to tell you this but just in case. Dont loop the pipes coming from the firewall, do the ones coming from the engine .
Just thought I would put that in, just in case. I've seen sillyer things done
Andy

 

lol wow that has had to have been the worst thing that i have ever herd