I have started getting a slight whiff of coolant inside the car, as it rises to temp. Heater matrix on its way?
I was only thinking the other day that it has lasted well (13 years) and then this! I guess I was tempting fate.
I could put a bottle of K-seal in and hope for the best but I think this is only a temporary measure. I have a local citroen specialist who is reasonable, however when jobs of this nature are done you find that things are'nt always put back properly. I really don't have the time to do this myself.
The dreaded smell of anti freeze
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The dreaded smell of anti freeze
96'Xantia 1.9 td estate
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Rather than K-seal, try a bottle of Forte Stop Leak Bren. It worked a treat on my leaky matrix and kept it soldiering on until a good time came along to replace it.
Forte Stop Leak is recommeded as a cooling system additive by Valeo. It is seriously good stuff. Getting it may be an issue as it's trade-only but sometimes it can be found on eBay.
Replacement is not hard, just long-winded and tedious.. Reckon a good, whole day...
Forte Stop Leak is recommeded as a cooling system additive by Valeo. It is seriously good stuff. Getting it may be an issue as it's trade-only but sometimes it can be found on eBay.
Replacement is not hard, just long-winded and tedious.. Reckon a good, whole day...
Jim
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forte stop leak is available from these people, you should be able to get some mail order.
www.citroen-hydraulics.com
the firm is called Pleiades and they restore the old maserati engine citroens.
they tend to be a little expensive for spheres but you can order the forte range from them.
good luck
Nigel.
www.citroen-hydraulics.com
the firm is called Pleiades and they restore the old maserati engine citroens.
they tend to be a little expensive for spheres but you can order the forte range from them.
good luck
Nigel.
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Jim's right. Had the same problem with our slightly older 1.9TD. Forte Stop Leak has fixed the problem until I have a couple of fine (warm) days spare to change the matrix. The smell comes back every time the car is used in the rain. When I've fitted a new matrix, I'll clean the carpet thoroughly.
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Also give the heater matrix compartment in the heater box a good clean Guy. Mine was full of old, crusty anti-freeze deposits and these will smell a bit when the matrix warms despite not leaking...Old-Guy wrote:JWhen I've fitted a new matrix, I'll clean the carpet thoroughly.
Jim
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