Yup, start worrying. Sounds like you've got a leaking rear heater core. Order a new one, along with possibly a bleeder and new valve from BD or Vanagain and have go at it - plenty of how tos in the archives. You can wait, but I think the last thing you want it an interior filled with coolant (messy, messy stuff). BTW- had to do this last year just after getting my van. Simple process which took only a couple lazy hours, including removal and reinstallation of the rear seat. john > No really, I've had my 85 westy for about a 18 months now and I parked for > all of the snow up here in PA for about 2 months total, Well today when I > cranked her up, and she cranked right up I might add, and turned on the rear > heater I got a wiff off coolant, not from the front but from the rear, the > smell went away, but this is the first time I have used the heater and am > wondering if I should be worried? > any help appreciated > WADE |
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