Heater core replacement

[Bernie Benz]

Matt,

I’m not specifically familiar with Permatex Si products, but most  
single part Si caulks/sealents cure by absorbing moisture from the  
air and in doing so emit acetic acid vapor, i.e. smell of vinigar  
during the cure cycle, which normally lasts 4 to 12 hours, +/-. You  
must have used a large amount of the stuff and the vapors accumulated  
in the air ducting.

Bernie


On Oct 30, 2007, at 8:43 PM, Matt Bolles wrote:

> When I replaced the heater core in my car, I replaced the silicone  
> material surrounding the two hose outlets with a Permatex brand  
> black silicone, unfortunately, not giving it too much thought.   
> When I turned on the heat for the first time after the job was  
> complete, a burnt plastic-like smell filled the cabin.  I thought  
> that this was something to do with the new heater core; I was  
> wrong.  Thinking it would "burn off" so to speak, I left the heat  
> on for half an hour the next day on my way to work, before I turned  
> it off as I was starting to get a headache.  I am fairly certain  
> this has something to do with the silicone that I used, as it gets  
> hot from the coolant flowing through the core, it emits this awful,  
> almost toxic smell.  Has anyone made this mistake also?  I feel  
> incredibly foolish for not considering whether a particular product  
> is called for when replacing the silicone surrounding.  Could there  
> be something else I am not considering?  This smell does not occur  
> when the AC is on, only when the heater is.  I am dreading having  
> to pull the box out again, though, for my poor planning, I think I  
> may deserve it.  Any thoughts would be appreciated.
> Also, any thoughts on what to look for in a replacement turbo?  I'm  
> not looking to upgrade, just replace mine with same or similar unit.
>
> Thanks,
> Matt Bolles
> '91 200 20v-203k
> '03 A6 Avant-59k
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