I smell coolant

2000 ACURA TL
19,000 MILES
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ANGELAB2011
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at times i smell antifreezei have an 2000 acura 3.2tl when i turn the car on it makes a noise even when i turn the heater on but when i turn it off it stops at times i can smell antifreeze whts the problem
Dec 11, 2011 at 4:52 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Coolant can be leaking from the heater core in the vehicle causing the smell. Can you describe the noise you hear?
Dec 11, 2011 at 5:59 PM
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ANGELAB2011
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its like a rattling knock
Dec 11, 2011 at 6:12 PM
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ANGELAB2011
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the belt squeaks
Dec 11, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Since the belt is making noise, check to see if there is any coolant leaking from the water pump and check the belt tensionier bearing to make sure it is tight and the belt is tight.
Dec 11, 2011 at 11:19 PM