Yes, it was not fun to clean up.  But the valve isn’t usually replaced along with the core.  The core does not come with a new valve in may experience. 

There are some plastic tabs in the floor.  They can be removed to help with drainage and cleaning.  I removed mine on list recommendation to prevent future coolant mess.  I should check them but at the time I duct taped them and put water drainage holes too small for mice. 

Eric 

> On May 15, 2020, at 2:43 PM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Could it be the mechanic didn't mop up all the old coolant seeping around
> under the back bench - seems to me the floor of the box around the rear
> heater is concealed by thin particle board and hard to clean underneath it
> - perhaps coolant could have been hiding under the heater or particle board
> and then shifted / flowed to a visible  area?
> 
> Bruce
> 
> On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 7:35 AM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Hi everyone.  I had my rear heater replace a few weeks ago after noticing
>> the smell of coolant.  Didn't notice any leaks, until my mechanic told me
>> he saw coolant dripping from the body.  It must have been a pretty small
>> leak.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> It's been running fine with no smell since replacement but the other day i
>> found a puddle on the ground underneath the rear bench area.  I took the
>> cover off and keep expecting to see it sitting there in a puddle of coolant
>> but nothing.  Is there anywhere else it might be leaking if it's not the
>> heater itself?
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Jeff
>> 
>> 85 Westfalia
>> 
>>