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Subject:Re: Leaky rear heater
From:Roy Nicholl
Date:Fri, 15 May 2020 11:49:02 -0300

Jeff:

A timely post.�  The Hyena has just emerged from hybernation {only in
Canada do Hyenas Hybernate ;-) } and I also
appear to have a leaky rear heater ... though I think mine may be at the
valve (or the line from engine compartment coming forward to the valve).

Has anyone bother trying to flush these heaters ... or once I have
things apart, should I skip directly to replacing the core?

Jeff Palmer wrote on 2020.05.15 11:34:
> 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
>