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2005 Ford Ranger Radiator coolant smell

Tiny
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  • 2005 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 50,000 MILES
MY heater recently started to emit a radiator coolant smell when I have the heater on. If I turn the defroster on the windshield fogs up on the inside. I don't see any leaks but this smell wasn't there last month. Heat is still very strong. Any ideas on what is causing this?
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 AT 4:11 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

You will have a small crack starting in the heater core, a cooling system pressure test done hot with the heater on will pick this up, when the job is done ensure that the inside of the heater box is washed carefully as f there is any dried coolant it will still smell when the heater is on, I know I made the mistake of not cleaning mine and mine is a 10 hr job to get to.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 AT 4:23 PM
Tiny
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Just changed the oil on the 2000 Voyager. When I released the emergency brake the light remained on. I am able to move the vehicle but don't want to drive it with the brake stuck. How do I get it to release completely? The van has rear drum brakes. Thanks.
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Sunday, November 29th, 2009 AT 9:11 AM

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