Date: 18 Aug 2000 12:03:30 +1200 From: <richard.ssnopsamr.net.nz> Subject: Re: 9000CDS - Leak in footwell
"Philw" <philnewsnopsamht.org.uk> wrote: >Can anyone help ? I just bought a used 9000 2.3 CDS (1990 G reg.)which >seemed pretty OK when I had it checked over prior to purchase. Known fault >was a non-functioning air con sytem - thought to need a recharge?. This >might or might not be relevant. But I just discovered a "wet patch" in >driver footwell under all the carpeting and sponge insulation (directly >round the little drain plug thing). >No sign of leaks above this or from pedals etc. - seems to have seeped >upwards, but no sign of leak under car. >Moisture is oily, green and seems for all thwe world like neat glycol >antifreeze. >No sign of loss of coolant from the system, which contains antifreeze but is >of course diluted. >No sign of failure in heating unit. >I do get occasional misting of interior of windscreen for no apparent reason >(in summer). >I do get occasional faint smell of coolant (I think) from air vents. >Any ideas would this could be ? > > Must be the dreaded heater core malaise!!
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