Date:         Fri, 2 Nov 2001 20:14:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Gnarlodious <Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Gnarlodious <Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Stuck in MD
Comments: To: Theresa Reinhardt <wordbridge@HOME.COM>
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Entity Theresa Reinhardt spoke thus:

>coolant dripping out the rear.
Would it be safe to say "they saw you coming"?

>an overheated engine
Well it is not burned up is it?

>that the engine was leaking coolant (under the doodad that has
>the injection pumps in it)
There isn't any such doodad. The injection pump isn't in anything and there
is only one.
Under the pump the mount for the water pump bolts on to the block. There are
three long bolts through the flange and a rubber O ring between the two
parts in a groove. However a leaky ring will eventually rust through the
bolt and the pump is forced out by pressure. Even if this is not the reason
it is still a problem area in the diesel and a mechanic needs to take it
apart and fix it right.
>but no action was taken.
OK, assuming the engine did not burn up your best course of action is to
have a good mechanic fix it, this is not a diesel specific problem and
anyone can do it.
The best way is to remove the alternator to get to the water pump then take
off the pump to see what is happening. You could do it yourself.

>I found the only motel in town and am now nursing my anger...
Don't give up yet! This is the adventure of life! Rise to the challenge!
Overcome!

>a new engine (?) If so, which one?
What do you mean? Just fix the one you have now and drive to Illinois.


Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com