Go5.3tt06

I would say it heater core, and best way to flush new antifreeze. The heater core is under dash you can replace new one. $ 36 from auto zone

muddeprived

Did your replace your own core?

I believe the entire dash has to come out to get this heater core out? That's what a write-up showed over on JF. It's quite a bit of work.


You know what's funny regarding this thread? I'm eating chinese food right now.

I've been to the dealer about how much it costs to have the heater core replaced and i almost passed out. I read through the write-up on how to replace it myself and felt too lazy to do all that work just for heat so i decided i'm gonna get this instead:

http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=4691

I spoke with guys who drive *****'s in the cold and they said it works wonders.

Howler_GT

Did this happen ALL OF A SUDDEN?
OR
Have you noticed this smell before..even faintly?


MUDD...you just need to go doorless, wear extra underwear and just think warm thoughts.

caddydaddy1027

Ive only had the jeep for a little over a month, so as far as where its been i dont know. and the smell happened for the first time when it was on high a couple days ago, then agin this morning, on full blast. it could be some sort of dead creature or mold, but like i said the smell has a real nauseating smell to it. Iv had a heater core leak in my 92 firebird that flooded the whole passenger side, and i changed that myself so i know how much of a pain it is. I just dont think its a antifreeze smell which is just mind boggling. Could be mold lke some of you said i guess lysol wouldnt hurt, thanks for all your tips guys

Go5.3tt06

YEP I replaced mine. It is easy! Hey did you got my PM? About videophone.

muddeprived

What's involved in getting the core out? DO you have to take the dash out? or is there a secret way to just pull the son of a biotch out and be done with it?


No i didn't get the PM about the videophone. I have one but never use it. My gf does from time to time....

BlueXJ

Caddy could your Jeep have been used to transport drugs?? Sounds like the smell is drug related. Same for you mudd, especially since your lips go numb.

muddeprived

I'll check for drugs. If i find some, i'll sell them and use the $$ to buy that heater at 4wd.

BlueXJ

Cocaine when heated will have that numbing effect you mentioned mudd.

muddeprived

Does it give you a headache and smell nasty?

BlueXJ

If it is burning it can smell like overheated acid does in the lab if you ever took a chemistry class in High School.
Headache, definitely as it dilates all the blood vessels which is like the nitro that heart attack sufferers carry does. The way that they are sure it is not a heart attack is they get an enormous headache and no relief for their chest pain.

muddeprived

I'm definately checking my vents! I find it hard to believe that this college chick (P.O.) was smuggling drugs but never know.

BlueXJ

Wouldn't take very much if dropped into your duct work.

double_ot_xj

do you get dizzy and nausious too? if you do it could be an exhaust leak. the carbon monoxide filling your cabin. if it happens again, open your windows and air the truck out, and see if the feeling goes away

muddeprived

It could be but it's so much worse when the heat is on. I barely notice it when the heat is off. Could the exhaust be coming in through the heater?