coolant smell from vents
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Hartsville pa
coolant smell from vents
After I have driven for awhile, then let the car sit for
1/2 hour or so, I start the car back up and I get a collant smell from
the vents for about 10-15 sec. It stops and doesn't
come back. It's been happening for some time and I don't notice
any less collant in the catch can/radiator.
Should I suspect the heater core is starting to $hit the bed??
Any opinions, guesses, suggestions, wise A$$ remarks...
Thanks
1/2 hour or so, I start the car back up and I get a collant smell from
the vents for about 10-15 sec. It stops and doesn't
come back. It's been happening for some time and I don't notice
any less collant in the catch can/radiator.
Should I suspect the heater core is starting to $hit the bed??
Any opinions, guesses, suggestions, wise A$$ remarks...
Thanks
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,071
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From: clackamas oregon
i have the same issue. had mine pressure checked and they found no problem. i kinda figured heater core too. i have a gmpp and its covered so i guess it has to puke all over the floor before its considered bad. only has the smell for a few seconds and when first started hot
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,592
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From: St Louis MO
Posted this once..must have gotten lost in cyberland.
Another indicator that it is possibly heater core...clean inside of windshield above defroster vents. Let car warm up. With heat setting on high, turn on defroster and let run 4 minutes or so. Rub hand on windshield, above vents. If it feels greasy then it's most likely antifreeze/water mix leaking from heater core.
Another indicator that it is possibly heater core...clean inside of windshield above defroster vents. Let car warm up. With heat setting on high, turn on defroster and let run 4 minutes or so. Rub hand on windshield, above vents. If it feels greasy then it's most likely antifreeze/water mix leaking from heater core.
