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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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Every now and then I get a slight odor of coolant while Im driving, just as soon as I smell it, it goes away. Temp guage doesnt move. Any thoughts?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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Sounds like a bad heater core.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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im also leaning towards yourheater core on its way out, keep a very close eye on your coolant level, and check under the passenger side carpet for a puddle
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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Oh Great! Arent Heater cores a PITA to do??
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 08:23 AM
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yup, very much so unfortunately the whole dash needs to be removed (or at the very least tilted down)
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Sounds like Indy D got his last winter jab from the the Heater Core Voodoo Doll.
 
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