Date:         Thu, 19 Jan 95 15:26:05 EST
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From:         wendeln@iron.afsac.wpafb.af.mil (Ted Wendeln AFSAC/ECMM)
Subject:      Re: Antifreeze smell with heat

>
> I looked at an '87 Vanagon last night (I'm still a wannabus) and smelled that
> sweet smell when I turned the heat on.  (I think it was mostly from the
> rear heater).  Is this something to be concerned about?
>
> FWIW, it's a 87 GL Wolfsburg with the weekender package, AC, 4spd, 105K mi,
> in excellent condition.  Asking 5500$.
>
> Tom Ervolina
>

It's not a problem if you don't run the heater.  It's probably a
leaking core.  My 85 has been this way for a bout 3 years.  I just
don't use it.

Ted

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