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 Coolant
#825522
07/17/07 09:14 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,814
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Roll Me Over
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When I run the A.C. After a little while I think that I smell coolant in the cab....Although no leaks.
Could have been my imagination but I thought that some moisture or droplets had sparayed out to the driver (Not sure about this though).
What could it be????????
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Re: Coolant
[Re: Hydra747]
#825523
07/17/07 11:35 PM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,224
Body Damage is Cool
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Your HEATER CORE LEAKING <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> Guess you'll have to change it out.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> But wait....with cutting out the cover, it won't take as long.<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Mine is doing the same thing. Everet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
WWW.UPYOURKIA.COM White 96,4x4, man.hubs,K&N filter,3row rad, twin 16" fans, 3" body lift, 4" UPYOURKIA LIFT KIT,265/75 16 TreadWrights on DC2 wheels,140 amp alt. dual batts.
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Re: Coolant
[Re: Everet]
#825524
07/18/07 04:38 AM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 616
Rock Warrior
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Took a look at the heater core position, and by using the 'cover cutting' short cut you should be able to access the core with only removing the raido panel, not the entire dash! I will be a guinee pig later this summer to test this theory!
08' Jeep Wrangler
64' Plymouth Sport Fury 383
58' Triumph TR-3A
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Re: Coolant
[Re: Iron]
#825525
07/18/07 08:03 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 165
Wheeler
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mine smells of coolant when i turn the heater on, but i pressure tested the system and no leaks checked under the dash no leaks and it doesnt loose any coolant. i put it down to the car having character <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
01 sporty, king springs,235/75/15s,tjm nudge bar,narva blue spotties,triffa spotties,uhf,dual battery sys and a sub.
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Re: Coolant
[Re: oul053]
#825526
07/19/07 12:17 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,396
Body Damage is Cool
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Mine has smelled like coolant when I first turn on the heater since new. 11 years and 160,000 plus miles later stilll no leaks. It must be a Kia Thing, I still don't understand.
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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Re: Coolant
[Re: DennisThompson]
#825527
09/22/07 01:15 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,814
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Roll Me Over
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Thanks for the inputs. No leaks thus far. The smell is still prevelant. I guess it is a kia thing <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Coolant
[Re: Hydra747]
#825528
09/23/07 01:15 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 402
Mudrunner
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Mine too. But never found a leak. My wife didn't want me to buy it because she could smell it. 80k miles later, she dosn't mind. Think thats a standard feature. Not a option. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Coolant
[Re: Cen_Tex_KIA]
#825529
09/23/07 11:42 PM
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Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 393
Mudrunner
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No smell here.I have a passion of hate for leaks of any kind.
02 [color:"red"] Sportie [/color] 5sp 4x4 2dr. 1?" Body + 4" Rocksportgear lifts, 31x10.50 Wildcats M/Ts, Manual Hubs, Yakima rack, basket. Redline gear oils http://www.cardomain.com/id/calapooyasMy beater, 03 Land Rover Freelander SE3
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Re: Coolant
[Re: Calappoyas]
#825530
09/24/07 08:59 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 165
Wheeler
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mine has a smell but no leak, i call it character hehe
01 sporty, king springs,235/75/15s,tjm nudge bar,narva blue spotties,triffa spotties,uhf,dual battery sys and a sub.
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Re: Coolant
[Re: Iron]
#825531
10/08/07 06:48 AM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 22
Need a Spot
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Yo, Iron. Not sure if that is possible but interested to hear about it. Heater core is too long, I think, to clear the dash. But heck, who knows? You might be able to pull the dash clear enough to get the job done without pulling the controls and such. While you're in there mucking and sweating about in the dash, be sure and meditate how how much it would have cost Kia to provide a couple of screws and a real cover to make it all easier.  Lemme know how it works out. Stanley
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