On 3 Jan 2005 at 22:42, Oliver Balson <OJBalson@AOL.COM> wrote: > IS it normal for the rear heater blower to stink the van up the first 20 > seconds after its turned on? Unmistakably hot coolant, and I almost enjoy it, but > my 8 month old owns the back and I dont like the idea of her breathing the > vapors. THe smell dissipates quickly and I cant notice any coolant loss in > engine. Any thoughts? > Thanks and Happy New Year to all! Oliver No, so it is probably the beginning of a slow leak in the core (very common) or the core was replaced at some time, and you are smelling the residue of the original leak. The smell is very hard to get rid of unless the fan housing is thoroughly washed out. In my Westy, the sound deadening pad under the seat was also soaked in coolant and had to be removed. I have since rinsed out the pad, but haven't got around to replacing it. Leaks in the core will appear as whitish residue on the fins usually. -- Shawn Wright I.T. Manager Shawnigan Lake School |
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