Help: Lack of heat Options

[azian_advanced]

hey guys.. i'm trying to figure out why i don't get much heat from the heater. i'd say i'm getting half the heat than what i should be getting.

i recently replaced my thermostat and radiator cap and flushed my radiator fluid and have no leaks whatsoever inside or out.

when i warm up the car, the upper radiator hose gets hot and the lower one is sort of warm (like it should).

but the heater hoses are barely warm. i've bled the system for any air locks also. my guess is there is a clog somewhere along the heater core lines or perhaps the heater core is defective/corroded. i really hope it isn't cuz it costs $400 or more from the dealer.

what do you think the problem might be? any help would be greatly appreciated.

[azian_advanced]

meh.. i don't think it's worth all that trouble besides, i don't have the same type of faucet outside inside.

anyway, right now, for the most part, my heat is back and feels as hot as it should be. the only problem is it takes a little longer before i feel it.. i've already but a radiator shield i custom made myself (out of cardboard and tape ) and it seemed to help a bit in this freezing weather.. plus i have the warmth of heated seat, remote starter/alarm and an interior electric heater and block heater wired together for quick warm ups.