The same thing happens in my 85.  There is probably a leak at the rear
heater core.  Look under your rear bench around the heater.  Bet ya the
floor is wet.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wade, Rachel and Matty" <ortego@CONNECTTIME.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 11:28 PM
Subject: OOOHH that smell, can't you smell that smell?

> No really, I've had my 85 westy for about a 18 months now and I parked for
> all of the snow up here in PA for about 2 months total, Well today when I
> cranked her up, and she cranked right up I might add, and turned on the
rear
> heater I got a wiff off coolant, not from the front but from the rear, the
> smell went away, but this is the first time I have used the heater and am
> wondering if I should be worried?
> any help appreciated
> WADE
>