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| andreic |
 Oct 9 2019, 08:15 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 21-December 15 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 19,479 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Hello,
another question on my 1972 914. Since it just got colder, I reinstalled the heat boxes and the hoses providing heat in the car. The problem is that now there is a nasty smell in the cabin as I drive, **even** with the heater lever closed. Could it be that old grease on the heater boxes gets heated up and smells? Would this be fixed by putting the heater boxes in a parts cleaner and giving them a good cleaning? Thanks. |
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| rjames |
Oct 9 2019, 10:11 AM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,414 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Whatever your smelling it's likely toxic. You may have a leak between the exhaust tubes and the heat exchangers. Remove and inspect them as it's not worth taking the risk with your health.
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