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About Gerald Schwartz
Expertise
I have extensive experience with the VW 1.5/1/6L water cooled diesel engines...Diagnosis, repair, rebuilding, and some experience adapting them to other vehicles. I know NOTHING about the newer diesels (post '87), nor the air cooled models.

Experience
12 years driving, rebuilding and maintaining the early model VW diesels.

Education/Credentials
San Jose State University, BS, 1968, Grad school towards MS.

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Topic: Volkswagen Repair

Expert: Gerald Schwartz
Date: 10/5/2008
Subject: 2001 jetta vr6

Question
i have had the water pump replaced along with all of the other coolant parts when i drive and park i have a strong odor(antifreeze smell) comming from the car and every 2mo i have to add a cup of coolant???

Answer
Scott,
I am unfamiliar with your vehicle. However, if you are smelling the coolant inside the vehicle, it could be a leaking heater core. I have found several over the years in the VW diesels. If this is the case, your problem will exacerbate with the use of the heater.... Hope this helps. Jerry

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