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Re: Steamed up windows/ Coolant smell 200 87

posted by  someone claiming to be Thomas Goot on  Thu Feb 15 03:58 CST 2001 [RELATED]

In my experience with an '84 pontiac parisienne, this was a symptom of a leak in my heater core. I was continually pulling that thing out to repair small holes in it. A leak in your heater core may not result in coolant spilling onto the ground, since the core is surrounded by duct work, coolant usually collects in the plastic that surrounds the core and never makes it to the ground. Though it could potentially seep into the interior, depending on how much has leaked out.

Could also be a split hose attached to the core or a puncture in a hose.

I don't think inhaling air moistend by coolant is good for one's health. I recommend dealing with it ASAP. You prevent more coolant from escaping by switching your heat to the cold setting thereby closing the valve that regulates coolant flow to the heater core. But then you have no heat and you'll probably still have moisture in your air from any coolant that has pooled.

Good Luck!





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