Date:         Thu, 23 May 2002 21:44:22 -0600
Reply-To:     Simon Reinhardt <simon@FARRSIDE.NET>
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From:         Simon Reinhardt <simon@FARRSIDE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Anti-freeze smell (no Vanagon content)
Comments: To: Bryan Feddish <bfeddish@CHARLESTOWNSOFTWARE.COM>
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Method 1: Take apart the heater box and clean it out. You'll also want
to at least run a damp bottle brush through the defroster and fresh air
vent tubes... you'll need to take the dashboard completely out to get to
all of this. It's really not that big of a job, but it can be
intimidating if you've never done it before. And no, there's really no
clean way to sneak the heater box out w/out removing the dash on an A2
car.
Method 2: Lay a very slightly damp towel, in layers, over the defrost
and fresh air vents. Turn the heater to HOT, put the blower fan on 3,
raise the hood, and blow a can of Lysol into the air intake, located
right under your windshield. There may be a big, dumb piece of thin
plastic in the way. You'll need to play with the various vent settings
to make sure the Lysol gets everywhere. Make sure you get a scent you
like... citrus seems to dissipate the quickest.
I had to do the exact same thing to my old Ranger, once, and it actually
worked.

On Thursday, May 23, 2002, at 06:21 PM, Bryan Feddish wrote:

> My wife's '92 Jetta had the heater core replace last year. One year
> later we
> can still smell anti-freeze when the heat is turned on.  The mechanic
> checked it out and said there were no leaks and that the smell was
> residual
> anti-freeze still hanging around. Is there any way to get rid of this?
> The
> smell is unbearable and we will be forced to sell the car if we can't
> fix
> this this.
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>
>
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