Engine Windshield Fogging Up When I Open The Temp Control

Detector

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My 1965 convertibles windshield fogs up real bad on a cold day when I open the temp control or heat. What would cause this problem? A small leak in the heater core perhaps? Turning on the fan just makes it worse.

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dennis112

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Detector said:

My 1965 convertibles windshield fogs up real bad on a cold day when I open the temp control or heat. What would cause this problem? A small leak in the heater core perhaps? Turning on the fan just makes it worse.

Thanks

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Yep, that will do it. Also might sense an initial faint smell of sweetness, which would be antifreeze.

 

tos

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Yes, Heater core leak.

 

horse sence

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One more for the heater core leak .Feel the bottom of the box and see if there is coolant dripping ,although it may not be at that point yet

 

tos

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One other slight possibilty could be your cowl vent rusted thru and leaking water into your heater box. But i would still put money on the heater core