1995 Mercury Sable Anti Freeze odor

1995 MERCURY SABLE
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CLYMER
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1995 Mercury Sable 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I just had a new radiator installed (old one cracked) along with a new thermostat and three new hoses. I am getting a strong antifreeze odor eminating from the engine, but no leaking occurs. Also, when driving I notice my temperature guage reads a little on the higher side, but within normal range. Is this a result of a faulty thermostat?
Sep 22, 2010 at 10:44 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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if thermostat was replaced with new then doubt if thermostat is at fault. any white smoke from exhaust or engine area? are the radiator fan(s) coming on?
Sep 22, 2010 at 2:07 PM
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CLYMER
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No white smoke coming from the car and the radiator fan is coming on.
Sep 22, 2010 at 11:48 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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it's possible that there is a partical clog in the system (i.e. clogged heater core) that is causing the slight overheating which will cause the coolant to smell a bit stronger.
Sep 25, 2010 at 6:18 AM
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