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Date:         Sat, 9 Dec 2000 20:04:47 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Another Jetta question
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Looks like you have a small hole in your radiator.

David Marshall

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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Paul M. Hillbish Sent: December 9, 2000 7:57 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Another Jetta question

Lately in my 85 Jetta, if I am stopped for a while (like at a long line of traffic or at a convenient store to run in a grab cigarettes) some form of smoke or steam is issuing from the engine. Upon inspection under the hood, I have found that it is the radiator. I checked the coolant level, and it's okay, I checked my hoses, and I could not find any apparent leaks. The smoke smells like antifreeze, but nothing is dripping that I can see. Is this just overheating? I also noticed that my fan is not turning on until the temp needle is in a high range. Is that normal? Or should I look into replacing the thermostat? She is my daily driver now (since she has great heat, not to mention the only vehicle I have that's legal) and this is making me a little paranoid. Thank you for any input.

--Paul--


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