It’s gotta be the valve. Argh!

> On May 15, 2020, at 3:18 PM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I went with the GW valve, and new core last year when I did my 84 Westy.
> https://www.gowesty.com/product/cooling-system-/24275/gowesty-rear-heater-core-valve
> 
> No leaks, no smell, plenty of heat!
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2020 2:58 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Leaky rear heater
> 
> 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
>>> 
>>>