sam8988378
Jun 9, 2008, 12:08 PM
I had the radiator replaced last summer (hole in the top) of my 92 honda accord. I hadn't noticed anything wrong during car air conditioning season. Once cooler weather & the need for the heater and/or defroster came, I noticed the smell of antifreeze coming from the vents. There would also be a film on my windsheild.
People & research tell me it's the heater core. But when the heater core is bad, isn't there supposed to be a loss of antifreeze? I've checked the level many times, and it is fine. No spray I can see in the engine, nothing on the ground. If anything is leaking, the amount is negligible. Is it possible that only a hose may need to be replaced?
Replacing the heater core is very expensive (according to my mechanic) a couple hundred dollars at the very least. This repair would have to go on my high interest credit card and take awhile to pay. So of course I'm hoping for a hose. But I kind of want to know whether I'm in for a big bill or something manageable. Any feedback?
People & research tell me it's the heater core. But when the heater core is bad, isn't there supposed to be a loss of antifreeze? I've checked the level many times, and it is fine. No spray I can see in the engine, nothing on the ground. If anything is leaking, the amount is negligible. Is it possible that only a hose may need to be replaced?
Replacing the heater core is very expensive (according to my mechanic) a couple hundred dollars at the very least. This repair would have to go on my high interest credit card and take awhile to pay. So of course I'm hoping for a hose. But I kind of want to know whether I'm in for a big bill or something manageable. Any feedback?