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.
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

 

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.
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

 

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.
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.