Coolant smell
#1
My96 uk turbo.
Have started to notice a strong coolant smell which is more noticable when the heater is on. Both the radiator and header tank have been changed in the last 6 months so i suppose that rules them out.I have also done a visual check and can't see any obvious leaks and have tightened the hoses to the header tank.
What do you reckon??
Have started to notice a strong coolant smell which is more noticable when the heater is on. Both the radiator and header tank have been changed in the last 6 months so i suppose that rules them out.I have also done a visual check and can't see any obvious leaks and have tightened the hoses to the header tank.
What do you reckon??
#4
I would say cabin heater is leaking.
Check drivers footwel if it is wet. If it's not then it's not leaking enough yet but it will in time, belive me, we've been there!
Kristijan
Check drivers footwel if it is wet. If it's not then it's not leaking enough yet but it will in time, belive me, we've been there!
Kristijan
#7
Sounds like its the matrix , you could try a radiator sealer first but the best cure is a new matrix (£235) from subaru.
Plan on taking 3 - 4 hours if youre gonna do it yourself.
Steve
Plan on taking 3 - 4 hours if youre gonna do it yourself.
Steve
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Yep been there with my previous MY93 WRX I bought a replacement matrix from Grade-A about £60 IIRC - b1tch of a job to do though so paid a garage to do it - MISTAKE - got stung for £300 labour.
Symptoms you have were exactly what I was experiencing - the inside of the windscreen would mist up really bad with condensation and the smell kinda gave the game away. Passengers footwell was also very wet....
Symptoms you have were exactly what I was experiencing - the inside of the windscreen would mist up really bad with condensation and the smell kinda gave the game away. Passengers footwell was also very wet....
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