Date:         Sat, 15 Sep 2001 07:59:49 -0400
Reply-To:     Kenneth D Lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kenneth D Lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: 85 Vanagon Radiator
Comments: To: maddie1@SYMPATICO.CA
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KAREN;
        About all you can do is have the radiator cap tested. I sincerely
doubt he put the wrong cap on since it is unique to the WBX (AFAIK).  If
you can read a VW number off it, call the VW parts department and
confirm.
        Where, exactly,  is the leak from?
Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis
86 Crewcab,60 356
http://Neksiwel.20m.com/


On Fri, 14 Sep 2001 22:56:23 -0300 "~K~" <maddie1@SYMPATICO.CA> writes:
HI,

Just wondering if anyone can give me their thoughts on this before i go
and spend more money on tuesday.

I just got a bunch of work done on my 85 Vanagon. Replaced a rusted out
exaust pipe and did the transmision kit (seals).I had a bad ATF leek
coming from the oil pan as well as somewhere else apparently. My mechanic
said there was some problem with the radiator cap which resulted in the
overflow container always being low (not totally sure what was up) so he
replaced the radiator cap. This was news to me, although i did notice it
was low but didn't ever see any leaks.

All seemed fine and then the other day out of seemingly nowhere, i had
projectile antifreeze out of my front end.
he now tells me the radiator is cracked. Is this just a bad luck
coincidence, or do you think he may be partially responsible? I dont know
enough about this to tell. Seems strange that i never noticed any problem
with the cooling system and then this happens a few days after i get the
van back. I could be totally out there, but i'd appreciate any
comments/thoughts.

thanks!

~KaReN~
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