>
> I noticed a pecular burning smell while running the rear heater. (Smells
> like burnt antifreeze) It disapeared when it was turned off. Its a 86' Gl
> 2wd. Am I looking for hoses or a bad core. I just want some ideas before I
> tear everything apart. Thanx again....
>

Probably a weepy core. They're notorious for that. Leaky hose you'd likely
smell whether you ran the heater fan or not, and notice as a damp spot under
the seat. When I pulled my rear core on mine I found it was CAKED with dried
aluminum oxide and antifreeze mush.

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"