okay, i swap a new/used 95 delsol B16 vtec head onto my b16a block, starts up and drives fine, but just about 3-4 days ago i started smelling coolant inside my car and around the engine bay area. I checked everywhere for leaks, but no signs of coolant anywhere to be found, not even on the floor, radiator, intake, hose, anything u can think of. I also checked for headgasket and theres no sign of a blown head gasket, motor drives fine and idles perfect..... The last thing i can think of is, a cracked cylinder head... please what else can i do to check for signs of smelling coolant inside car??

 

Did you wash your hands after replacing the head?

 

I'm thinking heater core. I know you said the floor is dry but wait a few days.

I think a cracked head would be leaking into the oil or the cylinders.

Wash the engine bay and then see if it still smells.

 

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yes sir i, wash my hands everytime replacing a head/headgasket, i even soak the headgasket in Simple Green soap, wash it clean, blow it dry, and even use brakekleen to clean Head/ Headgasket and deck of block before installation...

 

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I think a cracked head would be leaking into the oil or the cylinders.

Wash the engine bay and then see if it still smells.

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would the car bog if it leaks into the intake or exhaust port? cause seems like i only smell it when the engine is on

 

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i turn on the fan/blower and smelt the air comming through, smells like clean air, no coolant scent involved there.