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Old 10-30-2008, 05:58 PM
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Re: Smell Radiator Fluid inside & outside when using Heater

well on my 2001 its better to pull the cowl off.. The front hoses connect around the Passenger side firewall area going into the heater core.. The bypass hose connector they sell at most Auto parts stores.Just tell the guy you want to bypass the heater core. Hey I see some use a proper size PVC pipe cut short of course to do this. But Advanced Auto and other parts places all ready have them in a kit with hose clamps.. I think they call them inline hose repair kits. There around 2 to 3 bucks. It may not be an easy option if you have to pull everything off to get to it.. If you can get to it with no trouble then it is an easy way to rule out the heater core.. I will say I have not tried this on a Windstar yet.. But other cars that were hard to locate leaks.
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