still have anti-freeze smell

[Nicolaas]

Is it normal to have an anti-freeze smell after a 20plus minute drive?
I took my 2005 OB 2.5i to the dealer (twice). He said that there was a
little overflow that was on the lower pan. He washed the exterior of the
radiator and engine area.
I could still smell the anti-freeze after the "work" was done.

 

[neilmccann]

Hi Nicolaas,
I recently had a stone chip burst my rad. The dealer said he'd be able to
replace the inner and seal it to frame. After 3 attempts to seal it he
agreed to fit entire new rad(pre-sealed). I constantly had an antifreeze
smell(its horrible). I reckon if you get them to look at the seal on the
base of your rad it may have a slight pin hole. In your case a patch of
sealer, along the base will probably do, without the need to separate the
inner from the frame.

Hope this helps
neil

 

[neilmccann]

Hi all,
Can anyone advise me as to what is up with my 00Impreza. Recently had a
radiator replaced everything seemed grand for about 500miles. Now every
time i start up engine I hear a swishing of water noise which seems to
come from just under the windscreen. My heater still works so I dont think
its air locked(do these models have a self bleed or manual bleed valve).
The noise increases when you rev engine while stationary. When its cold
the noise is present when in 1st and 2nd gears. Also when i break I hear
movement of water from same location. The performance is slightly less but
my fuel filters need replacing so this may be why. Can anyone shed any
light.

Neil

 

[scott]

Is it normal to have an anti-freeze smell after a 20plus minute drive?
I took my 2005 OB 2.5i to the dealer (twice). He said that there was a
little overflow that was on the lower pan. He washed the exterior of the
radiator and engine area.
I could still smell the anti-freeze after the "work" was done.