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You probably have a leak in your heater core or the hoses going to your heater core. These are located behind your dash assembly. To repair this problem, the ENTIRE dash assembly (dashboard for driver and passenger) must be removed to access the heater core and the A/C evaporator assembly. This is a lengthy procedure taking a good mechanic SIX TO EIGHT HOURS, which means the repair will also be expensive. The cost for the core itself is around $100-200.
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How can you tell if heater core needs replacing?
Anti-freeze smell inside vehicle when you turn on the heat. Greasy windshield from the anti-freeze leaking from the heater core while the heat is running. Also check the passenger side of the vehicle carpet under the carpet and check the heater core hoses under the hood of your vehicle for anti-freeze leaking at the fire wall where the heater core hoses go. That about covers it. If all checks out do a pressure test on your anti-freeze circuit and this will definitely bust the culprit of the leak. Last of all, if you have no leak and your heat is not working and the heater core is in circuit with the anti-freeze with no leaks, replace the heater core. C.S
Why do you smell anti-freeze odor through radiator but no leaks found?
It could be a small enough leak that it evaporates before dripping.
What does it mean if you can smell anti-freeze in the car?
You most likely have a leak or your car is overheating. If you are smelling it in the car then in all probability the heater core is leaking.
Do a water pump leak antifreeze?
Yes. If a water pump is leaking, it leaks anti freeze. Anti freeze, (coolant) can also leak from the radiator, or from water hoses.
What would cause a anti-freeze leak on a 1997 grand am gt?
radiator leak. try adding " leak stop"
Can your intake manifold leak anti-freeze?
On most vehicles, yes.
Your car smells like anti-freeze?
means you have a leak some where pressurizing the system will tell you where the leak is
1994 Ford Escort Has smell of anti-freeze through vents but no leak and no fluid loss?
Chances are it is a busted heater core. It your window has a fog on it when you turn on the ac or heater.
What does it mean when a car emits gray smoke from under the hood and the smoke has a sweet gas smell?
it means you have a collant leak (anti-freeze) of some kind start with water pump.
Why would anti-freeze leak from under the car?
Failed gasket, seal, hose, freeze plug, radiator.......
What is an orange color leak in a Chevy Tahoe?
anti-freeze (coolant) leek
Where does the anti-freeze go in a 1996 Chevy Cavalier?
head gasket leak right front of engine it leaks outside should see trace of anti freeze
