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coolant smell 850 1994

I replaced the thermostat in my 850 the other day, the only thing I did differently than the instructions on bay 13 was that I didn't drain the coolant. Instead I removed the thermostat and allowed the coolant to leak until I finished the job. There are no leaks anywhere. I am getting a strong coolant smell when the car gets up to temperature (3 o'clock). I figured some coolant deposited on the engine somewhere was causing the odor and it would evaporate eventually but it hasn't been the case. I'm thinking heater core but I dont have any leaks inside the car. Any help would be great! Otherwise I will slowly kill off our families brain cells with the fumes.








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    coolant smell 850 1994

    Only half of the antifreeze is water. The other half evaporates very slowly. I would suggest you start the car and flush the area with a garden hose, getting down to the bottom of the Tbelt area where the oil cooler hoses attach.
    Then check the seal below the windshield to make sure it contacts the hood all the way around, and the rubber is seated properly.

    Klaus
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    (V♂LV♂s 1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)







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