Chevrolet/coolent and heat
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Question
I have an 1988 Chev Cavalier. When the car is running I can smell antifreeze. Is this caused by a leaking Heater core?
Hi Chris;
Well the smell can be from a lot of things , was it checked lately , or was any added or spilled on the motor , etc. I would check the coolent level and look for any wet spots as it could be from a discharge of coolent when the engine was a bit hot. give it a look and if you do see a spot have it looked at as it could turn into a real costly repair if left alone. OK
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Roger J.M. Warrington
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I can help you with most standard type things from 1955 chevys up to around 1975 (1975)>> chevys in differnt areas. engine work heads-cams-trannys-drive train-brakes-some elect. dos and donts. PS UP TO 1975 !! !!!!!!!!!!! I will try with any others after that date. state up to 1975 but I still get 2006-007 etc. I guess you do not read this far ! !
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All i can remember growing up is working on cars and making them loud and fast , and when i started to make money i would sink all of it into my cars so i could get them to go faster and look great. what else is there !I would love a challange to trouble shoot, as it is fun finding what is wrong when all others can not .ON the older cars not past 1975s , etc. so please I will try to help with the newer cars but do not grade me bad if I can not help your 2006 car.etc.
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