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69c10step · 05-22-2008, 01:47 PM

After I drive for ten minutes or so, I get a smell of antifreeze inside the cab. If I turn the truck off for a few minutes, when I start it back up, the smell is the strongest. I can't see anywhere that it is leaking; there's never a puddle; no smoke from the exhaust; nothing dripping inside from the heater core. It doesn't seem to matter whether the heater is on or off.
Any thoughts?

bigsnookmaster · 05-22-2008, 02:24 PM

Y

ou might want to check the heater core.It really could be the only problem,for thats the only source inside the cab. good luck

69c10step · 05-22-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster

Y

ou might want to check the heater core.It really could be the only problem,for thats the only source inside the cab. good luck

Can I just bypass the heater core by connecting the two hoses together or removing them all together and plugging the holes?

**WorkinLonghorn** · 05-22-2008, 07:20 PM

Sure. And if the smell goes away,you know it's the heater core OR just one of the hoses inside the cab,maybe even a loose clamp.

05-22-2008, 01:47 PM	#1
69c10step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carroll County, MD Posts: 165	Strong antifreeze smell After I drive for ten minutes or so, I get a smell of antifreeze inside the cab. If I turn the truck off for a few minutes, when I start it back up, the smell is the strongest. I can't see anywhere that it is leaking; there's never a puddle; no smoke from the exhaust; nothing dripping inside from the heater core. It doesn't seem to matter whether the heater is on or off. Any thoughts? __________________ '69 short step with dreams of being a hot rod You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

05-22-2008, 02:24 PM	#2
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Strong antifreeze smell You might want to check the heater core.It really could be the only problem,for thats the only source inside the cab. good luck __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

05-22-2008, 07:20 PM	#4
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: Strong antifreeze smell Sure. And if the smell goes away,you know it's the heater core OR just one of the hoses inside the cab,maybe even a loose clamp. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.



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