Re: Coolant smell...its actually...

From: Bruce Bexte (bruceb@direct.ca)
Date: Tue Mar 04 1997 - 19:58:57 EST


Tom McCabe wrote:
>
> Sean_P_Meldrum@Auto.ittind.com wrote:
>
> > The smell exists in all modes, including regular vents. So long as
> > the temperature is set to use heated air I get the smell. I haven't
> > lost any coolant that I can tell. I've checked the rad. 3 times and
> > it's completely full.
>
> This is true on mine also. Just more noticable on defrost.
>
> > The only exception to this was after I had it
> > checked the first time I noticed a 1" diameter puddle of coolant on
> > the passenger side rubber floormat.
>
> I have not noticed any seepage in the passenger compartment. Will have
> to look closely.
>
> > Well, as I said, it's back. This is going to be the third time now.
> > The only reason I don't take it in immediately is I'm sick of running
> > back and forth to the dealer when I going to have to go in soon when
> > the damn brake parts come in.
>
> I am the same way, The hassle with the dealer plus being out of the way
> makes me wait. The next time will be the third time. Let me know what
> you find on the lemon law!
>
> L8r
>
> Tom McCabeJust to let you guys know it is not a problem on all new daks Ive had my
97 slt since oct.28/96 and no coolant smells or tracks.Good luck and I
hope you grt it worked out. bye for now Bruce Bexte
97 slt. club cab v8 6284 km.

 



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