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April 08, 2009, 04:37:31 pm

catlin_cava

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« on: April 08, 2009, 04:37:31 pm »
I went out with the car today and when the heat is on it smells strong like prestone, yet the level never moves. Maybe i should of stayed home like i was supose too
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Reply #1April 08, 2009, 05:30:23 pm

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« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2009, 05:30:23 pm »
Heater core?


My car's heater core leaks enough to put a heavy antifreeze smell in the cabin, but not really effect level heavily.
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Reply #2April 08, 2009, 06:20:33 pm

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« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2009, 06:20:33 pm »
hmmm, i'll have to look at it once i can crawl around...i drove today and can't walk tonight...
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2012 VW Golf 2.5 5speed Deep Black Pearl
1999.5 VW Jetta TDI Bosch .216mm injectors and Malone stage 2, soon 11mm pump and vnt 22(parked for the winter)
2010 VW Golf City 2.0L "Hers"
Reply #3April 08, 2009, 07:23:43 pm

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« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2009, 07:23:43 pm »
Quote from: "catlin_cava"
hmmm, i'll have to look at it once i can crawl around...i drove today and can't walk tonight...


you can't walk tonight because of the fumes?  :shock: do NOT inhale those fumes!!! you can go blind or die!!!

i'm in the process of rebuilding my heater box with new foam and new heater core.  i think i found the secret to doing the heater core without removing the a/c box as well though... there is two little clips in behind and one on top (that i broke anyways)  personally i'd rather just use those tie straps for easy removal, but its all back in anyways.  man what a job!!! the foam crumbles into dust!  i do not envy anyone who has to do this job...
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Reply #4April 09, 2009, 08:44:25 am

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« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2009, 08:44:25 am »
I see a new heater core in your near future, if you don't drive the car until then... the stuff is toxic to dogs and humans ;-D
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Reply #5April 09, 2009, 09:41:10 am

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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2009, 09:41:10 am »
Knee surgery...And the smell is not there if the heat is not on...
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Catlin

2012 VW Golf 2.5 5speed Deep Black Pearl
1999.5 VW Jetta TDI Bosch .216mm injectors and Malone stage 2, soon 11mm pump and vnt 22(parked for the winter)
2010 VW Golf City 2.0L "Hers"
Reply #6April 09, 2009, 09:49:43 am

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« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2009, 09:49:43 am »
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Knee surgery...And the smell is not there if the heat is not on...


You likely have the older coolant shut-off valve for your heater core. The leak will be worst, so if you are keeping the car, you should plan on replacing it sooner than later.
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Reply #7April 09, 2009, 09:56:07 am

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« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2009, 09:56:07 am »
I am going to replace it, I'm getting my old MK3 back and going to use it for parts, I know the heater core in there is fine. I find it funny that its leaking and its a 97
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2012 VW Golf 2.5 5speed Deep Black Pearl
1999.5 VW Jetta TDI Bosch .216mm injectors and Malone stage 2, soon 11mm pump and vnt 22(parked for the winter)
2010 VW Golf City 2.0L "Hers"
Reply #8April 09, 2009, 10:11:40 am

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« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2009, 10:11:40 am »
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I am going to replace it, I'm getting my old MK3 back and going to use it for parts, I know the heater core in there is fine. I find it funny that its leaking and its a 97


Yeah, that is rather soon. How does the radiator look ? Maybe the coolant wasn't changed when it should have and went Acidic.
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Reply #9April 09, 2009, 10:25:07 am

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« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2009, 10:25:07 am »
at 367,000km and nothing was touched in the motor... the anti freeze looks clean, and the rad is in good shape. You made me limb outside to check lol :lol:
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Catlin

2012 VW Golf 2.5 5speed Deep Black Pearl
1999.5 VW Jetta TDI Bosch .216mm injectors and Malone stage 2, soon 11mm pump and vnt 22(parked for the winter)
2010 VW Golf City 2.0L "Hers"
Reply #10April 09, 2009, 10:38:34 am

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« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2009, 10:38:34 am »
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at 367,000km and nothing was touched in the motor... the anti freeze looks clean, and the rad is in good shape. You made me limb outside to check lol :lol:


Glad you're getting around OK :-) Speedy recovery Man !

At 12 years, I'd flush it when you change your heater core.
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Reply #11April 09, 2009, 10:46:41 am

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« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2009, 10:46:41 am »
Thanks Man, Just had the surgery monday, I;ve got 2 months off work so i'm going to use the time to get the car in shape. Starting June 1st...1000km a week for 8 weeks...yay :shock:
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Catlin

2012 VW Golf 2.5 5speed Deep Black Pearl
1999.5 VW Jetta TDI Bosch .216mm injectors and Malone stage 2, soon 11mm pump and vnt 22(parked for the winter)
2010 VW Golf City 2.0L "Hers"
Reply #12April 09, 2009, 05:27:44 pm

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« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2009, 05:27:44 pm »
heater cores are no fun, best of luck, I would really recommend if your going through all the work to replace it that you put a new one in, just so you don't end up having to do the same tedious job in another 6 months.

just my two cents.

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Reply #13April 09, 2009, 05:40:49 pm

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« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2009, 05:40:49 pm »
How much are heater cores anyways?
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Catlin

2012 VW Golf 2.5 5speed Deep Black Pearl
1999.5 VW Jetta TDI Bosch .216mm injectors and Malone stage 2, soon 11mm pump and vnt 22(parked for the winter)
2010 VW Golf City 2.0L "Hers"
Reply #14April 09, 2009, 05:46:52 pm

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« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2009, 05:46:52 pm »
autohausaz.com has them for $17
this is for the 97 golf in your sig right?
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