Your water leak sounds a lot like the way mine leaked when I first got it. Instead of it being the head, the S-shaped metal water pipe that runs across the engine had a hole in the underside. You could not see it without removing it. That would be right about where you are describing your leak. Frank Miller
On Fri, 17 Aug 2001, you wrote: > Wasserdoctors; > > I recently picked up an 87 westy/camper which needed an engine > replacement. After selecting a used engine i located on the west > coast, i had a local vw guy do the work. Since then it has been > relatively sound, until a recent leak in the valve cover gasket has > shown itself. With the engine replacement being recent, my mechanic > said he'll cover that for me at no cost. Since setting the > appointment for a couple of weeks from now, that leak has gotten > worse, so i only drive the vehicle in an emergency, and under 5 miles > etc. This, however is not the problem, just a little background. > > The problem is this: > On my last trip out, i parked on a hill and came out noticing > the oil leak which has gotten worse. However...I was shocked to now > see coolant also!! Not mixed in the oil...it is from a separate leak. > By the time i got home it had leaked pretty badly. I located the > drip coming from around the oil filter base, probably dripping from > somewhere above it. Do you have any advice as to what the most > likely source of this leak is? I'm not a mechanic, and could not see > past this point from above or beneath to locate the source, and if i > had an idea of what might be that source, i may be able to clear up > the same problem in one visit to the mechanic. (*hopefully also under > his free of charge tune-up here) > > Also, when checking in the coolant reservoir i stuck my finger > in to feel the level (it was dark out) and there was a white residue > on the inside of the reservoir. This too is a mystery to me. > > Any and all advice is very helpful, thank you in advance. > > > > To leave this list send an 'empty' message to <mailto:vanagon-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com> > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ -- Frank Miller Manager of SFA/CRM Systems Alternative Business Systems 4216 Indianola Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43214 Tel: (614) 447-0060 Fax: (614) 263-9086 frank@altbussys.com |
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