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Unusual Smell
by
catlin_cava
on 08 Apr, 2009 16:37
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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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#1
by
hamradio
on 08 Apr, 2009 17:30
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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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#2
by
catlin_cava
on 08 Apr, 2009 18:20
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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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#3
by
jtanguay
on 08 Apr, 2009 19:23
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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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#4
by
arb
on 09 Apr, 2009 08:44
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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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#5
by
catlin_cava
on 09 Apr, 2009 09:41
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Knee surgery...And the smell is not there if the heat is not on...
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#6
by
arb
on 09 Apr, 2009 09:49
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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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#7
by
catlin_cava
on 09 Apr, 2009 09:56
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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
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#8
by
arb
on 09 Apr, 2009 10:11
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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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#9
by
catlin_cava
on 09 Apr, 2009 10:25
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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:
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#10
by
arb
on 09 Apr, 2009 10:38
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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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#11
by
catlin_cava
on 09 Apr, 2009 10:46
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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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#12
by
1slowvw
on 09 Apr, 2009 17:27
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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.
1SlowVW
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#13
by
catlin_cava
on 09 Apr, 2009 17:40
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How much are heater cores anyways?
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#14
by
truckinwagen
on 09 Apr, 2009 17:46
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autohausaz.com has them for $17
this is for the 97 golf in your sig right?