RE: Nissan truck problem.

[Guest guest]

A sudden heat related problem suggests a possible leak in your heater core.

If this is the case, antifreeze (ethylene glycol) and its various breakdown

products are being aerosolized into the passenger compartment. Some of these

products can cling to your clothing and may indice symptoms in those close

to you. Have you noticed having to add coolant? Have you seen a film develop

on the windshield when you run the defroster? Have you seen green fluid drip

on the floor? If your answer to any of these is yes, have the heater core

replaced ASAP, as ethylene glycol is both an irritant and toxic.

Gil

Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 21:58:53 -0000

From: " julesblucky " <julesblucky@...>

Subject: Re: Mycotoxins and Cross-Contamination -

The car is a truck, a 95 Pathfinder, but I've been driving it for 6 months

now with no problem. No leaks.

This was a very sudden, and very toxic vapor (?), definitely related to

heat. I sprayed the interior of the car down, seats, carpets, ceiling, etc.

because I wasn't sure what was contaminated.

I need help. I don't think this is mold. Have you ever heard of a whole

office suddenly having sneezing fits, and coughing, from one little

contaminated object being brought in? It's like sneezing

powder or something that is impossible to get rid of. But it makes me feel

so sick, and made people in the office so sick.

I'm reaching the end of my rope. Just want to crawl away, sleep in a tent

in the middle of nowhere, and be done with it all.

I can't get anyone to take it seriouslly, can't get most people to believe

me, except the people in the office who experienced it.

Would I be legally liable if I were to call them up and tell them I think I

may have inadvertently contaminated their office? Whether it's mold or some

other chemical?

I strongly believe it's a public health/health dept. issue but they need

more people to complain before they'll take it seriously.

Have you ever heard of mold causing this type of sudden reaction? And do

mycotoxins vaporize in heat?

--- In , " Gil Vice " <gilvice@h...>

wrote:

I was curious about the car. What kind is it, how old is it, and

does it have a contaminated air conditining system? Assuming there are no

leaks of rain water into the car to stimulate mold growth, the next most

likely place is the air conditioning system. These commonly become

contaminated.

Sometimes they get so gunked up water drips on the passenger's feet when

the AC is running, because it can't drain out. Finding the drain line and

reaming it out will help. If possible, then inject a small amount of Clorox

up into the evaporator coil tray to kill the mold growing there.

Many newer cars have a passenger compartment air filter to prevent dust

from entering the AC coils. This filter however, can grow some mold after

1-2 years, and should be changed (about $20 to do it yourself, about $45-55

to have the dealer do it for you). If your car has a filter, avoid running

the AC on the recirculate or MAX mode, as this brings unfiltered passenger

compartment air into the cooling coils.

Where did you spray alcohol and vinegar, and why? Though both initially

kill mold, as they absorb moisture from the air, as when trapped in carpet

or upholstery, both become mold nutrient. Lysol can help moldy carpet

somewhat.

Date: Sun, 03 Jul 2005 21:01:12 -0000

From: " julesblucky " <julesblucky@y...>

Subject: Mycotoxins and Cross-Contamination -

...........Suddenly a few weeks ago, I started reacting strongly

again, in a VERY toxic way, and I soon noticed every time I drove in my car,

my clothing was getting contaminated, to the point that people around me

were coughing, sniffling, sneezing, and rubbing their noses...similar to

Gerardo's experience............

................Now I can't even drive in my car, even after

repeated attempts to clean and vacuum, spray with alcohol, vinegar.

Jules