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Date:         Tue, 15 Nov 2005 22:47:32 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Burning smell from rear heater
Comments: To: Dan Krautkremer <kd5ceu@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20051116033213.42654.qmail@web53909.mail.yahoo.com>
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The problelm could be hoses, core, or heater valve. In my experience, the heater valve is the most likely leaky culprit. I have had two vans - and '85 and my current "88. In both I had to replace the heater valves but never a core or hose.

For what it's worth.......

John Rodgers 88 GL driver

Dan Krautkremer wrote:

>Howdy, > > I noticed a pecular burning smell while running the rear heater. (Smells like burnt antifreeze) It disapeared when it was turned off. Its a 86' Gl 2wd. Am I looking for hoses or a bad core. I just want some ideas before I tear everything apart. Thanx again.... > > Danno > DWG, PA > 89' JettaGL > 86' VanagonGL > > > >--------------------------------- > Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. > > > >


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