Re: Wile Family's Second Packard

Posted by HH56 On 2016/3/24 15:35:31

That it. Frequently it runs behind the dash pad and carpet and you never see it -- keep smelling the antifreeze odor but don't know where it is coming from until the carpet gets wet or soggy.

You can download BigKevs instructions on how to replace a Ranco heater valve seal from the how to section and order the seal at NAPA. Not too bad a repair although sometimes bending the tabs over to release the tube from the mount and housing without damaging the tab is a pain.

With what appears to be a fair amount of liquid it is probably the seal but there is a slim chance a hose is leaking at the clamped fitting. With the hose usually butting right into the opening in firewall a leak can easily come inside and appear like a seal problem.