on 9/18/2000 3:48 PM, John Schaper at JSchaper@SCHSA.ORG wrote: > '85 Vanagon. Noticed a water leak under the radiator last Friday. Took off > the lower grill and saw a steady drip from the radiator every second or 2, > which stopped as the van cooled. Question: I'm in a town 400 miles from > home. Do you think it is safe to drive the van this far, through the Nevada > desert, knowing that there is a small leak. I talked to a shop in town, and > they said labor would be $160-180 to repair, plus the radiator part. It > might be worth the risk to remove and replace once I get home. Comments? Do they have experience with these vehicles? The "part" will be a radiator. BTDT Easily quoted at $600 by some shops. If they will put in your part then I'd order from a vendor and let them do it. If not then I'd DIMS. Make sure you or they bleed the system correctly and use the right coolant. Cheers, Dave C. Williamsburg, VA zzzzzzzzz__ |E[__] [__]|[_]\\ | _DC&SP | _ || * * * =-( )---------( )--= '85 GL Westy (His) '91 Cabriolet (Hers) |
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