Re: [DML] car smells like antifreeze

[casey barlow <dmc1288mph@xxxx>]

--- Scott McMullan <mcmullan@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> I recently noticed that every time I drive my D, it
> smells like antifreeze
> when I get out... and the oder has been getting
> stronger.
> 
> I have found no visible evidence of the problem...
> no drips show under the
> car, and the hoses that are immediately visible from
> the top of the engine
> compartment look and feel OK. Up close to the
> engine, it's very hard to
> localize the smell.
> 
> Anyone have any suggestions as to where to look
> first?
> 
Scott, It may be the hoses behind the water pump and
under the intake. The heat from the engine will dry
the antifreeze up before it reaches the ground. A cold
presure check might find it. Hope this helps, Casey
VIN#3270