Volks, I have a 1984 Westy that I have been trying to get roadworthy. After some work, I have gotten the engine to run smoothly but now the blinking light for low water level comes on about 5 minutes after I crank it up and the needle on the heat gauge pegs to the right. If I let it cool off, there is still air in the pressure tank. If I release the pressure, the pressure tank refills with water from the system. The fumes from the pressure tank smell like exhaust. Is this a problem that can be fixed by doing a head job. If it is, could I just do the JB Weld thing to the heads and install new gaskets. I want to fix it cheap or do the Subaru engine transplant. If anyone who had dealt with this problem has any knowledge to share, please tell me what your problem was and what you did to correct it. TIA, John Houser, Jr. Perry, Ga.
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