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DruG

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Since: Dec 22, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:13 pm
Post subject: Coolant smell
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One more thing I thought of there seems to be a coolant smell when I run the
hot air. Does this mean a bunk heater core? The car (92 Cabriolet Karmann)
also seems to run a bit hot. I don't have a bentley for it yet but should
be getting one in a week or so. If you know of any checks I can do please
let me know.

Thanks,
-Andrew

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Mark Randol

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:55 am
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In article <12f7frdfnnpt839.DeleteThis@corp.supernews.com>, drudadFSPAM.DeleteThis@dccnet.com
says...
> One more thing I thought of there seems to be a coolant smell when I run the
> hot air. Does this mean a bunk heater core? The car (92 Cabriolet Karmann)
> also seems to run a bit hot. I don't have a bentley for it yet but should
> be getting one in a week or so. If you know of any checks I can do please
> let me know.

Don't know that car, but it could also be a heater hose leak? Check the
engine compartment for leaks first. May as well look for easier things
first Wink

Mark
'95 Jetta GLS

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ngt

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:38 pm
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Darn good chance the heater core is leaking. Do the windows fog up
with the heat on, particularly on cold days? I recently replaced the
leaking heater core in my '92 Golf. The job was fiddly and time
consuming but not particularly difficult. Contrary to the Bentley
manual, it is not necessary to remove the entire dash, just the center
console, heater controls, and air ducts in front of the heater box.
(Of course this may not apply to the Cabriolet).

Garry


DruG wrote:
> One more thing I thought of there seems to be a coolant smell when I run the
> hot air. Does this mean a bunk heater core? The car (92 Cabriolet Karmann)
> also seems to run a bit hot. I don't have a bentley for it yet but should
> be getting one in a week or so. If you know of any checks I can do please
> let me know.
>
> Thanks,
> -Andrew
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