Re: Anti-Freeze Odor Mystery
I generally do not recommend them as I had a very bad experience years ago
but a small amount of radiator sealer might get you through till spring. When you get around to the actual replacement I suspect you will find all the metal soft.....eaten away by corrosion from within. "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:NrmdneiVP75iVlLYnZ2dnUVZ_hmtnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Yeah, my Suburban played the same trick on me. What finally convinced me, > was replacing the heater core and having the smell go away for good. > > Earle > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message > news:ba16$45cfa0cd$422afc51$27389@FUSE.NET... >> There could be a "pin hole" in the core that allows such a small amount > out >> that it is vaporizing. You still get the smell but no appreciable > leakage. >> >> >> "randallbrink@mac.com" <randallbrink@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:1171228742.766029.240520@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... >> >I am smelling the pungent odor of Anti-Freeze in the cabin of my 1984 >> > Jeep Grand Wagoneer. >> > >> > My first thought was the heater core. However, there is no leaking >> > into the footwell on the right-hand side, and no apparent leaking from >> > the heater core whatsoever. The heater works fine; there is no vapor >> > cloud coming out of the defroster vents when "defrost" is selected. >> > The heater fully heats the cabin, even in the recent sub-zero >> > conditions. >> > >> > As a result of the above, I am not convinced that this odor is from a >> > failed heater core, although a Jeep with nearly 270K on it would be >> > suspect for that. >> > >> > Any info will be appreciated. >> > >> >> > > |
Re: Anti-Freeze Odor Mystery
I generally do not recommend them as I had a very bad experience years ago
but a small amount of radiator sealer might get you through till spring. When you get around to the actual replacement I suspect you will find all the metal soft.....eaten away by corrosion from within. "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:NrmdneiVP75iVlLYnZ2dnUVZ_hmtnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Yeah, my Suburban played the same trick on me. What finally convinced me, > was replacing the heater core and having the smell go away for good. > > Earle > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message > news:ba16$45cfa0cd$422afc51$27389@FUSE.NET... >> There could be a "pin hole" in the core that allows such a small amount > out >> that it is vaporizing. You still get the smell but no appreciable > leakage. >> >> >> "randallbrink@mac.com" <randallbrink@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:1171228742.766029.240520@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... >> >I am smelling the pungent odor of Anti-Freeze in the cabin of my 1984 >> > Jeep Grand Wagoneer. >> > >> > My first thought was the heater core. However, there is no leaking >> > into the footwell on the right-hand side, and no apparent leaking from >> > the heater core whatsoever. The heater works fine; there is no vapor >> > cloud coming out of the defroster vents when "defrost" is selected. >> > The heater fully heats the cabin, even in the recent sub-zero >> > conditions. >> > >> > As a result of the above, I am not convinced that this odor is from a >> > failed heater core, although a Jeep with nearly 270K on it would be >> > suspect for that. >> > >> > Any info will be appreciated. >> > >> >> > > |
Re: Anti-Freeze Odor Mystery
I generally do not recommend them as I had a very bad experience years ago
but a small amount of radiator sealer might get you through till spring. When you get around to the actual replacement I suspect you will find all the metal soft.....eaten away by corrosion from within. "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:NrmdneiVP75iVlLYnZ2dnUVZ_hmtnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Yeah, my Suburban played the same trick on me. What finally convinced me, > was replacing the heater core and having the smell go away for good. > > Earle > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message > news:ba16$45cfa0cd$422afc51$27389@FUSE.NET... >> There could be a "pin hole" in the core that allows such a small amount > out >> that it is vaporizing. You still get the smell but no appreciable > leakage. >> >> >> "randallbrink@mac.com" <randallbrink@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:1171228742.766029.240520@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... >> >I am smelling the pungent odor of Anti-Freeze in the cabin of my 1984 >> > Jeep Grand Wagoneer. >> > >> > My first thought was the heater core. However, there is no leaking >> > into the footwell on the right-hand side, and no apparent leaking from >> > the heater core whatsoever. The heater works fine; there is no vapor >> > cloud coming out of the defroster vents when "defrost" is selected. >> > The heater fully heats the cabin, even in the recent sub-zero >> > conditions. >> > >> > As a result of the above, I am not convinced that this odor is from a >> > failed heater core, although a Jeep with nearly 270K on it would be >> > suspect for that. >> > >> > Any info will be appreciated. >> > >> >> > > |
Re: Anti-Freeze Odor Mystery
On Feb 11, 3:01 pm, "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
> There could be a "pin hole" in the core that allows such a small amount out > that it is vaporizing. You still get the smell but no appreciable leakage. > > "randallbr...@mac.com" <randallbr...@gmail.com> wrote in message > > news:1171228742.766029.240520@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > > >I am smelling the pungent odor of Anti-Freeze in the cabin of my 1984 > > Jeep Grand Wagoneer. > > > My first thought was the heater core. However, there is no leaking > > into the footwell on the right-hand side, and no apparent leaking from > > the heater core whatsoever. The heater works fine; there is no vapor > > cloud coming out of the defroster vents when "defrost" is selected. > > The heater fully heats the cabin, even in the recent sub-zero > > conditions. > > > As a result of the above, I am not convinced that this odor is from a > > failed heater core, although a Jeep with nearly 270K on it would be > > suspect for that. > > > Any info will be appreciated. Yep. Still points to the core. Was dreading the job and hoping to "wish" it away. Interesting thing, though, is I tightened the hoseclamps on the heater core connector from the water pump, and, this monrning, did not get the odor with the heater running. |
Re: Anti-Freeze Odor Mystery
On Feb 11, 3:01 pm, "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
> There could be a "pin hole" in the core that allows such a small amount out > that it is vaporizing. You still get the smell but no appreciable leakage. > > "randallbr...@mac.com" <randallbr...@gmail.com> wrote in message > > news:1171228742.766029.240520@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > > >I am smelling the pungent odor of Anti-Freeze in the cabin of my 1984 > > Jeep Grand Wagoneer. > > > My first thought was the heater core. However, there is no leaking > > into the footwell on the right-hand side, and no apparent leaking from > > the heater core whatsoever. The heater works fine; there is no vapor > > cloud coming out of the defroster vents when "defrost" is selected. > > The heater fully heats the cabin, even in the recent sub-zero > > conditions. > > > As a result of the above, I am not convinced that this odor is from a > > failed heater core, although a Jeep with nearly 270K on it would be > > suspect for that. > > > Any info will be appreciated. Yep. Still points to the core. Was dreading the job and hoping to "wish" it away. Interesting thing, though, is I tightened the hoseclamps on the heater core connector from the water pump, and, this monrning, did not get the odor with the heater running. |
Re: Anti-Freeze Odor Mystery
On Feb 11, 3:01 pm, "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
> There could be a "pin hole" in the core that allows such a small amount out > that it is vaporizing. You still get the smell but no appreciable leakage. > > "randallbr...@mac.com" <randallbr...@gmail.com> wrote in message > > news:1171228742.766029.240520@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > > >I am smelling the pungent odor of Anti-Freeze in the cabin of my 1984 > > Jeep Grand Wagoneer. > > > My first thought was the heater core. However, there is no leaking > > into the footwell on the right-hand side, and no apparent leaking from > > the heater core whatsoever. The heater works fine; there is no vapor > > cloud coming out of the defroster vents when "defrost" is selected. > > The heater fully heats the cabin, even in the recent sub-zero > > conditions. > > > As a result of the above, I am not convinced that this odor is from a > > failed heater core, although a Jeep with nearly 270K on it would be > > suspect for that. > > > Any info will be appreciated. Yep. Still points to the core. Was dreading the job and hoping to "wish" it away. Interesting thing, though, is I tightened the hoseclamps on the heater core connector from the water pump, and, this monrning, did not get the odor with the heater running. |
Re: Anti-Freeze Odor Mystery
On Feb 11, 3:01 pm, "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
> There could be a "pin hole" in the core that allows such a small amount out > that it is vaporizing. You still get the smell but no appreciable leakage. > > "randallbr...@mac.com" <randallbr...@gmail.com> wrote in message > > news:1171228742.766029.240520@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com... > > >I am smelling the pungent odor of Anti-Freeze in the cabin of my 1984 > > Jeep Grand Wagoneer. > > > My first thought was the heater core. However, there is no leaking > > into the footwell on the right-hand side, and no apparent leaking from > > the heater core whatsoever. The heater works fine; there is no vapor > > cloud coming out of the defroster vents when "defrost" is selected. > > The heater fully heats the cabin, even in the recent sub-zero > > conditions. > > > As a result of the above, I am not convinced that this odor is from a > > failed heater core, although a Jeep with nearly 270K on it would be > > suspect for that. > > > Any info will be appreciated. Yep. Still points to the core. Was dreading the job and hoping to "wish" it away. Interesting thing, though, is I tightened the hoseclamps on the heater core connector from the water pump, and, this monrning, did not get the odor with the heater running. |
Re: Anti-Freeze Odor Mystery
On Feb 11, 7:24 pm, "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
> I generally do not recommend them as I had a very bad experience years ago > but a small amount of radiator sealer might get you through till spring. > > When you get around to the actual replacement I suspect you will find all > the metal soft.....eaten away by corrosion from within. > > "Earle Horton" <a...@gracioso.usa> wrote in message > > news:NrmdneiVP75iVlLYnZ2dnUVZ_hmtnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > > > Yeah, my Suburban played the same trick on me. What finally convinced me, > > was replacing the heater core and having the smell go away for good. > > > Earle > > > "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message > >news:ba16$45cfa0cd$422afc51$27389@FUSE.NET... > >> There could be a "pin hole" in the core that allows such a small amount > > out > >> that it is vaporizing. You still get the smell but no appreciable > > leakage. > > >> "randallbr...@mac.com" <randallbr...@gmail.com> wrote in message > >>news:1171228742.766029.240520@k78g2000cwa.google groups.com... > >> >I am smelling the pungent odor of Anti-Freeze in the cabin of my 1984 > >> > Jeep Grand Wagoneer. > > >> > My first thought was the heater core. However, there is no leaking > >> > into the footwell on the right-hand side, and no apparent leaking from > >> > the heater core whatsoever. The heater works fine; there is no vapor > >> > cloud coming out of the defroster vents when "defrost" is selected. > >> > The heater fully heats the cabin, even in the recent sub-zero > >> > conditions. > > >> > As a result of the above, I am not convinced that this odor is from a > >> > failed heater core, although a Jeep with nearly 270K on it would be > >> > suspect for that. > > >> > Any info will be appreciated. This would not come as a surprise. I can't avoid the fact that this GW has some serious years and miles on it, and the "wet" parts are bound to wear eventually. |
Re: Anti-Freeze Odor Mystery
On Feb 11, 7:24 pm, "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
> I generally do not recommend them as I had a very bad experience years ago > but a small amount of radiator sealer might get you through till spring. > > When you get around to the actual replacement I suspect you will find all > the metal soft.....eaten away by corrosion from within. > > "Earle Horton" <a...@gracioso.usa> wrote in message > > news:NrmdneiVP75iVlLYnZ2dnUVZ_hmtnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > > > Yeah, my Suburban played the same trick on me. What finally convinced me, > > was replacing the heater core and having the smell go away for good. > > > Earle > > > "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message > >news:ba16$45cfa0cd$422afc51$27389@FUSE.NET... > >> There could be a "pin hole" in the core that allows such a small amount > > out > >> that it is vaporizing. You still get the smell but no appreciable > > leakage. > > >> "randallbr...@mac.com" <randallbr...@gmail.com> wrote in message > >>news:1171228742.766029.240520@k78g2000cwa.google groups.com... > >> >I am smelling the pungent odor of Anti-Freeze in the cabin of my 1984 > >> > Jeep Grand Wagoneer. > > >> > My first thought was the heater core. However, there is no leaking > >> > into the footwell on the right-hand side, and no apparent leaking from > >> > the heater core whatsoever. The heater works fine; there is no vapor > >> > cloud coming out of the defroster vents when "defrost" is selected. > >> > The heater fully heats the cabin, even in the recent sub-zero > >> > conditions. > > >> > As a result of the above, I am not convinced that this odor is from a > >> > failed heater core, although a Jeep with nearly 270K on it would be > >> > suspect for that. > > >> > Any info will be appreciated. This would not come as a surprise. I can't avoid the fact that this GW has some serious years and miles on it, and the "wet" parts are bound to wear eventually. |
Re: Anti-Freeze Odor Mystery
On Feb 11, 7:24 pm, "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
> I generally do not recommend them as I had a very bad experience years ago > but a small amount of radiator sealer might get you through till spring. > > When you get around to the actual replacement I suspect you will find all > the metal soft.....eaten away by corrosion from within. > > "Earle Horton" <a...@gracioso.usa> wrote in message > > news:NrmdneiVP75iVlLYnZ2dnUVZ_hmtnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > > > Yeah, my Suburban played the same trick on me. What finally convinced me, > > was replacing the heater core and having the smell go away for good. > > > Earle > > > "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message > >news:ba16$45cfa0cd$422afc51$27389@FUSE.NET... > >> There could be a "pin hole" in the core that allows such a small amount > > out > >> that it is vaporizing. You still get the smell but no appreciable > > leakage. > > >> "randallbr...@mac.com" <randallbr...@gmail.com> wrote in message > >>news:1171228742.766029.240520@k78g2000cwa.google groups.com... > >> >I am smelling the pungent odor of Anti-Freeze in the cabin of my 1984 > >> > Jeep Grand Wagoneer. > > >> > My first thought was the heater core. However, there is no leaking > >> > into the footwell on the right-hand side, and no apparent leaking from > >> > the heater core whatsoever. The heater works fine; there is no vapor > >> > cloud coming out of the defroster vents when "defrost" is selected. > >> > The heater fully heats the cabin, even in the recent sub-zero > >> > conditions. > > >> > As a result of the above, I am not convinced that this odor is from a > >> > failed heater core, although a Jeep with nearly 270K on it would be > >> > suspect for that. > > >> > Any info will be appreciated. This would not come as a surprise. I can't avoid the fact that this GW has some serious years and miles on it, and the "wet" parts are bound to wear eventually. |
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