Hi folks,

        I’ve been out with the van a few times in November and have turned the rear heater valve back to full and have been using the rear heat.  I smell coolant when I turn on the rear fan.  I don’t smell it when the fan is off.  I have not found any coolant on the floor under the seat.  i do have the drain plugs open as a prevention in case of leak.
has anyone noticed this smell before a rear heater failure?  could it be the fan rather then the heater.  When I purchased the van the rear heater fan did not work but replacing the fuse has fixed the problem for over a year.

coolant level is unchanged.

Experiences,and recommendations appreciated.  I’m considering just calling a vendor to change out the core but it seems silly to do if it has nothing to do with the heater core.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto