Date:         Wed, 31 Jan 2001 10:20:00 EST
Reply-To:     KENWILFY@AOL.COM
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From:         KENWILFY@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: oil cooler leaking coolant?
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In a message dated 1/30/2001 6:40:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,
pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM writes:


> hey all,
> i have a coolant leak that only occurs when van is running.  it seems to be
> coming from where the oil cooler meets the block.  is this possible if the
> oil cooler is not torqued all the way tight?  wouldn't it be leaking oil
> also?  where else could this leak be coming from b/c it is hard to get a
> good view?  maybe h20 pump?  all hoses are in tact, i am perplexed.
> thanks
> jason
> 90gl
>

If the cooler was loose then you would be leaking oil only.  Either you have:
1. A leaking hose (there are two small hoses right on the cooler. (cheap and
I have them in stock)
2. A leaky waterpump (drip hole in bottom of pump and could be running down
on cooler)- $50 VW
3. External leak in cooler (possible but I have never heard of this before).
$90 VW.

The only real way to see what is going on is to get under there and look
around with a flashlight.  Maybe have the van up on ramps and running to see
if you can actually trace the drip back to where it starts.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
Phone: (856)-765-1583
Fax: (856)-327-2242

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