Date:         Wed, 30 Dec 1998 16:58:41 -0500
Reply-To:     Gary Kovach <dearbo@EROLS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Gary Kovach <dearbo@EROLS.COM>
Subject:      Re: rear heater smell
Comments: To: V I Urban <VIBU@WEBTV.NET>, vanagon@vanagon.com
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Hi Bill,
Mine rear heater was leaking at one of those hose fittings.  I took it off
and made a new gasket from  some leftover gasket material, put some sealant
on both sides, and put it back together.  Worked fine - no leaks in 4+
years.

Gary
88GL

V I Urban wrote:

> Hello all,
> I'm writing about the rear heater under the rear seat. Whenever it's
> turned on it gives off a smell of antifreeze. It still belches out heat
> but the smell is very noticeable.

>  I did see a little coolant leaking fron the fitting that one of
> the hose goes to but that might of been caused by me moving and twisting
> the heater in my hands. I tightened the two screws in the fitting to be
> sure.
>
> Is there a comon place that leaks develop? Do the heater cores go out
> alot? Can the core be repaired? Where can I get a cheap one if I have to
> replace it-new or used? Is there an obvious fix that I missed?
>
> Any helpful advice would be appreciated.
>
> Later, Bill
> '91 Carat
> Illinois(usually Kansas)