Date:         Sun, 16 Apr 2000 21:38:09 -0700
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      HELP - Weird Radiator Noises - air getting into system?
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Volks,
Ever since I overheated my 84 Westie last summer (always replace your
engine hoses with NEW engine hoses!)  I have been having problems with air
getting into the coolant system.  I replaced my head gasket and had the
head shaved a little as it was slightly warped from the event.  Things are
much better now (Inline 4 installation) but sometimes when I park the van
and turn the engine off there is a big "gaaa-glug" noise coming from the
rad and the top two inches is cool.  Cracking the bleeder valve will result
in the expelation of some air quickly followed by some water.  Where is the
air getting in the system from.  Is it possible that the 16 year old rad
has a hole in it?  To me the gurgeling noise is means that the water is
boiling in the rad due to a lack of pressure somehow.  Suggestings anyone...



--   David Marshall -                    - Quesnel, BC, Canada   --
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