98 se strong coolant smell
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After driving for an extended period there is a strong coolant smell. It doesnt seem to be using or losing any so im wondering if the smell is even a problem.
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Originally Posted by 98seGuy
After driving for an extended period there is a strong coolant smell. It doesnt seem to be using or losing any so im wondering if the smell is even a problem.
My 99 does that too. Still haven't found the issue. My coolant system 150% leak-free. Plus, I have a newer heater core. :?
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I have never tried keeping the car running and yes the smell is stronger in the front. There is no leak anywhere that i have found (no puddles anyways) and it does not seem to be effecting anything, it just stinks. Just wondering if it is a more serious problem than it seems.
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I get that smell too... I have never found an issue yet... Been years..
Just make sure that you are not using any coolant..
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Guys, your throttle body gaskets are starting to leak.
After you drive the car to normal operating temperature, take off the egnine cover, get a flashlight, and check to see if there is coolant dripping from the bottom of the throttle body onto the transmission housing, where it evaporates.
The leak currently is not big enough to notice in the coolant bottle but enough to smell.
If so, it'* an easy 45 minute swap-out.
After you drive the car to normal operating temperature, take off the egnine cover, get a flashlight, and check to see if there is coolant dripping from the bottom of the throttle body onto the transmission housing, where it evaporates.
The leak currently is not big enough to notice in the coolant bottle but enough to smell.
If so, it'* an easy 45 minute swap-out.
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I'd agree with the possible overflow vent and checking the TB.
A TB won't leak enough most times to be obvious and can be hidden easliy from view by airboxes etc.
A TB won't leak enough most times to be obvious and can be hidden easliy from view by airboxes etc.
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If the TB gasket is starting to leak, wouldn't that be an indication that the UIM may be beginning to fail? I am in the process of doing the UIM and I wish I had caught it earlier and not waited for it to start leaking.
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Originally Posted by popatim
If the TB gasket is starting to leak, wouldn't that be an indication that the UIM may be beginning to fail? I am in the process of doing the UIM and I wish I had caught it earlier and not waited for it to start leaking.
Just my $.02
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