Antifreeze smell

1997 DODGE TRUCK
120,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9 engine. Recently replaced water pump. Since then can't get rid of antifreeze smell in cabin. Did not replace bypass hose. Wondering what function the bypass hose serves. Also it appears the smell shows up as the engine reaches operating temp.
Jan 10, 2011 at 1:24 AM
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HMAC300
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have the heater core checked for leakage.
Jan 10, 2011 at 5:59 PM
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Thanks hmac.
Jan 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM
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