1993 Ford Tempo sounds like water running and I smell anti-freeze

1993 FORD TEMPO
113,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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1993 Ford Tempo mileage: 113,000. When I first start my Tempo in the morning it sounds like water running somewhere and I can smell anti-freeze. I checked my anti-freeze level it is ok.

Jan 25, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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The water running sound that you hear is probably caused by air in the cooling system. As the air and coolant go through the heater core, it will make the sound you described. The anti-freeze that you smell is probably from a leaky heater core. You mentioned that you checked the anti-freeze level and it was okay. Was this done in the radiator or in the over flow reservoir? The radiator should be checked, ice cold and clear full of coolant.
Jan 25, 2011 at 6:55 PM