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Strange noise

Discussion in 'Subaru Sambar' started by Pearle, Apr 15, 2012.

  1. Pearle

    Pearle New Member

    Hey everyone, Still learning this machine. I have a strange gurgling and hissing noise in the glove box area. Have no clue. Can anyone give any ideas. Noticed it while Highway driving.
     
  2. Andrew.r.w

    Andrew.r.w Member

    I'd expect to find the heater core in that area some place. I'd suspect it is nothing serious unless you see dripping water, smell anti-freeze, or have steam coming up on the inside of your wind shield.
     
  3. Pearle

    Pearle New Member

    Strange sound...

    Thank you Andrew, Heater core makes sense. I will call my parts supplier for a cost. Do you know if it is accessable from inside the cab or do I have to remove the front panel? I do have a slight misting happening when I am driving and the mist seems to be greasy. I suspected Heater core, but I was not certain.

    Denise
     
  4. Andrew.r.w

    Andrew.r.w Member

    The greasy nature is likely anti freeze or perhaps unclean coolant (at a guess). That stuff can get pretty nasty if it hasn't been flushed for a while.

    There isn't much between the front bulkhead under the dash and the outside of the vehicle. I haven't checked it out but I'd have to say it would be accessible from inside. Once you locate it you might improve access to it by taking the dash box out. I'll look in the manual tomorrow and get an better idea how to get at the thing.
     
  5. Pearle

    Pearle New Member

    Thanks so much Andrew. I appreciate the time your taking. I have only had the van 2 years and when I imported it and it arrived here, I paid to have the whole heating sysem changed. I am suprised I am having this issue right now.

    Denise
     
  6. Andrew.r.w

    Andrew.r.w Member

    I looked in my manual but the heater core is not featured. There is a sketch showing a heater pipe but not where the heater core is or how to access it. That suggest that it might be obvious once you get snooping around. This silly manual seems to work like that.
     
  7. Pearle

    Pearle New Member

    lol.... I think you have te same manual I do... Doesnt show squat. There is a clipped box under my glove box area. My husband will investigate when he gets a chance.
     

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