Spitfire 1500 wrote:
>
> Bumper wrote:
> >
> > My spitfire (79) does not leak any radiator fluid from the radiator or
> > from any hoses, however, when it first gets warm, I have a strong smell
> > of radiator fluid while driving. It goes away in about a minute or so but
> > it did not always do that. It just started during the winter time. Any
> > ideas? Do I have a problem and just don't know it yet?
> >
> > Bumper bumper@erols.com
>
> You did not say whether or not there was any white smoke coming from the
> tail pipe, nor did you state what part of the country you are in. You
> also did not state whether the water level was low or not. If you are
> in a colder climate, using the heater during this time, you may need a
> new heater core, or plumbing for the heater. If there is any heavy
> white smoke, or if there seems to be water in the oil, you have a
> problem with a blown head gasket.
>
> Ron N.
> Dalton, Ga
> http://member.dalton.net/~spitfire1500
> 77 Spitfire 1500 - undergoing cajones transplant - FM66513UO
> 62? Vitesse/Sports 6 convertible - HB5635LCV
> 92 Ford Tempo GLS V6 (Ultimate Q-ship!) - 1FAPP38U1NK150073No white smoke,
>the carpet is not wet, it smells whether the heater is
on or off, Stafford,Virginia, no water in oil and vacume good. It sounds
like I need to check the heater core from what everyone is saying. Thanks
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