Mtn ZJ

My jeep keeps letting off a smell that I can only describe as pancake syrup. Any ideas? The smell is in the cab and on and off.

freestylr2525

sweet smell is usually coolant. In my old blazer it would get that smell in the cab sometimes, it was a small leak in the heater core.

E-Rok

might be a canadian hiding in the back

wildspear

Thats the smell of hot anti freeze. Your either over heating or you have a leak. My radiator cracked at the inlet hose (upper hose) and it would only leak if the engine was at operating temp. So check for small cracks on the plastic tanks (right and left side) of your radiator.

crbnfibr

as a good starting point, check where you park, if you see a leak look under the hood, if theres no signs of leaks than sniff around the floor mat under your dash and feel for wetness(that sounds dirty) flashlight always helps... outside cab is probably a hose inside cab probably the core as stated above...

1ATony

If it happens when you turn the heat on it could be the heater core.

John Z

if it is your heater core leaking you should be able to feel moisture in the passenger floor board if not pull the carpet back from the top and check for dampness

GI-Jeepin'

Are you noticing any condensation on the windshield? typically where the defroster vents are?

Bugleboy

radiator fluid perhaps?

crbnfibr

hrm, i dont think hes listening...

Mtn ZJ

Sorry guys came down with an infection in lungs. Took me out of commision.

I cant feel any moisture in carpet but I have.noticed it when.heater is on.

dotyjeep

freestylr2525 has experience on subject great --I was gonna say cat that'll make ya heat up heater core?do A pressure drop test with your radiator cap.

crbnfibr

omg are you ok????