Hi Chuck, Not a good scenario you describe. It is most likely a bad head gasket. The big rubber one between the heads and the block. Putting a little pressure on the coolant system when cold will increase the flow. Darrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Keeter" <ckeeter@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2000 2:03 PM Subject: cold weather leaks
> Hi Volks, > > I have just noticed that when the weather turned cold, I devlope a > coolant leak in my engine. When you wun the van for a bit, the leak > stops (best I can tell) and does not return till the temp drops in the > lower 30's. I can see a small puddle of coolant on the top of the > moter by the heads on each side, but I cannot find the leak to save > me. I have tried feeling around the hoses, but I can't find any > source of the leak. It's not a lot of coolent, maybe a 1/4 cup at > most, if that much. > > Has anyone else had this happen? > > Thanks in advance! > > Chuck Keeter > 1983.5 Westy > |
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