1994 Ford Thunderbird smells like coolant through vents
GLIMLET
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1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD
V8
FWD
AUTOMATIC
136,500 MILES
I just bought a 94 thunderbird which just had a new a/c systems in two months ago and then sat. When I turn it on it smells like radiator.
any ideas?
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 AT 1:15 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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If the heater core was not replaced then I think its leaking antifreeze into heater box. Double check the rubber hoses going into heater core to make sure they are not lose
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Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 AT 1:23 PM
GLIMLET
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Thanks- and to get to the heater core I go through the inside dash?
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Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 AT 1:34 PM
MASTERTECHTIM
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Yes. The dash needs to be removed to access the heater core.