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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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When I turn my defrost on in the morning all the windows fog up and stay that way until I turn the heat off. I also smell the anti freeze when I turn the heat on. There is no leakage in the car from the heater core. Would a bad heater core cause this.
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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When I turn my defrost on in the morning all the windows fog up and stay that way until I turn the heat off. I also smell the anti freeze when I turn the heat on. There is no leakage in the car from the heater core. Would a bad heater core cause this.

yup.....pin hole size leaks .... you won't see the droplets but smelling it is a dead give away plus the added moisture...
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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Yes; classic systems of a bad heater core.
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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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Good chance a small leak would drain from the heater box into the engine compartment. Look underneath the heater box for signs of coolant. I have to agree with the others, probably time for a new core.
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[QUOTE=I have to agree with the others, probably time for a new core.[/QUOTE]

Either that or wait for your socks to get wet. It's just a matter of time.

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Old Dec 28, 2004 | 10:02 PM
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Disconnect your heater core before it really blows!
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