Those heater cores are notorious for leaks, and if that is the original
you are way overdue for a new one.  If you don't want the heat or to
spend the money, remove the hoses and connect them together with a piece
of copper pipe and clamps to bypass the heater.

Check you junk yard or the one of the list vendors for a replacement.

Brian Walch wrote:
>
> I recently had my radiator flushed and filled at a VW shop. Now that it is
> turning cold, I have tried the rear heater in my '85 westy for the first
> time since purchasing it. When I turn it out it blows out a kind of sickly
> sweet odor that I think smells like antifreeze. It will kind of go away if I
> let it run, but I don't really want to do that - I'd become a driving
> hazard! I haven't noticed any coolant leaks when it is parked.
>
> Is that normal? What else is coming from the rear heater (CO, etc.)?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Brian
> '85 Westy

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