In a message dated 01/05/2008 8:15:47 AM Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I'm  having the same issue (antifreeze smell) in my 1991 GL.  I'm  also
experiencing the  dreaded  "flashing red coolant light"  because Air is
getting into the cooling system.  But the light doesn't  always come on.  My
question is, are they related?  Does a bad  heater core allow air into the
system or should I be looking  elsewhere?  I've done a pressure test via the
bicycle pump and the  system seemed to hold pressure and no obvious leaks
were  found.

When  you have a leak then air can get in.  What goes out through a hole will
 also allow air in !  Very simple my dear Watson !

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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