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Old 04-16-2008, 09:05 PM
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I finally turned the AC on today and I smelt antifreeze through the vent. The car is running at a good temperature 220 max and all the other signs are good (no ses light). So I looked under the hood and could not see any leaks or anything. I am wondering if the guy I bought the car from spilled some antifreeze on some AC componets. Any suggestions on things I should check or should I just breath easy? Thanks for the help!
Old 04-16-2008, 09:23 PM
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heater core is leaking
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You're f#cked...

heater core.

If you're good with a wrench then you're only sorta f#cked.... the heater core is the 1st thing bolted to the firewall.... everything else is piled on top.(Got...beer?)
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Alrighty thanks a lot guys but I was wondering why it only does it when the AC is on and not the heat?

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Originally Posted by falconskaterjohn
Alrighty thanks a lot guys but I was wondering why it only does it when the AC is on and not the heat?
I would check carpet for dampness.
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easy to bypass, if u are driving around it will eventually start leaking in your car, even with the ac off



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