Coolant smell in cabin - Again?!

[Lacostas]

Originally Posted by Jeeab

I put a new water pump in mine. Wasn't the most easy thing in the world. Doesnt leak anymore but every once in awhile I will still get that coolant smell too

Thanks but i still cannot get it, how is the water pump related with the smell inside the cabin ? How does the smell get into the air vent ?

[Benitom]

Originally Posted by Lacostas

Thanks but i still cannot get it, how is the water pump related with the smell inside the cabin ? How does the smell get into the air vent ?

It could be some left over coolant. When my heater core failed shortly after the water pump failed it leaked into the cabin passenger side floor. I never shampood the carpet as suggested by my mechanic. The smell lingered for a week or so.