Re: Keeping them out

[Dan Simoes <dans@ans.net>]

> And no, "gofast Volvo" is not an oxymoron ;-) 

Let's not insult people who drive other makes.  No need to call anyone
an idiotic bovine. 
  
> BTW, what does the very faint odor of coolant mean in the cabin of a 1990
> 200 mean? 

(serious from here on)
Ah, faulty heater core.
  
> Or should I say, how much is the fix for the above mentioned odor? 

Mmm...(takes out standard Audi repair schedule, looks under 'medium
repair'...) $500.
  
> Do I have a heater box preparing to let go, dumping coolant on the wife's
> legs? Or will it be a benign event? 

Depends how soon it breaks.  There was a recall of VW cores during this
time, I'd be surprised if the Audi cores were not from the same
factory (French made I think).  Call Audi cust. relations and ask
about this.

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