Main IndexAuto Repair Home Search Posts SEARCH
POSTS 		Who's Online WHO'S
ONLINE 		Log in LOG
IN




Automotive Repair
Car Troubleshooting Topics
  Car Troubleshooting
  Engine Troubleshooting
  Engine Fault Codes
  Electrical and Wiring
  Transmission Problems

Car Repair Topics
  Car Making Noises
  Car Stereo Repair
  Heating or AC Issues
  Motorcycles and ATVs
  Tricks of the Trade
  Truck Repair Advice

Site Options:   
  Login
  Sign up here!



Latest Forum Post
with_replies.gif image   1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no start
I have a 1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no...

with_replies.gif image   Strut spring orientation and strut mount tension nut
2017 Nissan rogue awd 2.5 L Put in Monro...

with_replies.gif image   Transmission stuck in part, I have tried everything
So I'm working on my elderly fathers 201...

with_replies.gif image   2017 dodge journey LED headlights on/off randomly
Year of vehicle 2017 Make of vehicle dod...

with_replies.gif image   Kia Soul starter replacement issues!
Okay so my car is a 2010 Kia soul 2.0 en...

hot_with_replies.gif image   Please Help - Knock sound & engine fail
Hi all, Hoping to get some insight and ...

with_replies.gif image   multiple warning lights
2013 GMC Terrain 130,000 miles 4 cylinde...

with_replies.gif image   03 alero no low speed blower
Good day everyone, I have a 2003 Olds a...

with_replies.gif image   04 Chevy 2500hd tail light issues
Help!!! I have changed my combo switch...

with_replies.gif image   1999 Grand Caravan Sport not starting.
Hi. I'm new here. I hope someone can hel...




Radiator Leak - breathe fumes??

Search for (search options)
 



patricia1951
New User

Mar 14, 2011, 5:19 PM

Post #1 of 3 (2992 views)
Radiator Leak - breathe fumes?? Sign In
Our old '94 Lincoln Continental has a radiator leak (tried Stop Leak to no avail), and we're trying to get by another month until we get another vehicle. In the meantime, I'm filling the overflow reservoir with a'freeze once a week but about the 5th day my head starts feeling weird after driving it, along with a feeling of "vapors" in my throat and I swear I can even smell a hot radiator when in the house!

I've researched this a bit and haven't found anything like my problem - is it possible for a'freeze fumes to come up into the car while I'm driving and I'm breathing them in? It sounds crazy but I don't have the symptoms right after I've filled the overflow.

Thanks for any help on this!


re-tired
Veteran / Moderator
re-tired profile image

Mar 14, 2011, 6:08 PM

Post #2 of 3 (2989 views)
Re: Radiator Leak - breathe fumes?? Sign In
Are you sure its the radiator leaking ? Even if it is you may have another leak............The heater core . Pull back the carpet on front pass side and check for dampness and a sweet smell . With the eng run till cooling system pressurized , check where the a/c evap drains . Look for coolant coming out . If either is a yes, being that spring is around the corner (it was 85 here today) buy a bypass splicer ,undo hoses at firewall and hook together.


LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH


Hammer Time
Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator
Hammer Time profile image

Mar 14, 2011, 6:10 PM

Post #3 of 3 (2987 views)
Re: Radiator Leak - breathe fumes?? Sign In
I would also back off the stop leak. You will cause more problems than you fix with that stuff.



~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.






 
 
 






Search for (options) Privacy Sitemap