Date:         Sun, 11 Nov 2001 11:10:58 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: AT & Coolant Leak
Comments: To: Andrew M Fox <andrewf@HAWAII.EDU>
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One list member used a bicycle pump, cut the end of the hose off and using whatever
tubing and clamps were necessary, attached it to the cap on the expansion tank, where
the overflow tube attaches. I used a 110 volt tire inflator. But these were to fill
and help bleed the cooling system. You don't want to put much pressure on  it, and I
am not sure it would help you find the leaks. If you see coolant on the gasket, it's
probably time to have the heads re-sealed.
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew M Fox" <andrewf@HAWAII.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 10:39 PM
Subject: AT & Coolant Leak


> My auto trans is leaking and i think it may be from the big square shaped
> gasket on the bottom of the trans.  Anyone know if this is hard to
> replace?  Where are other prone spots for leaks on the AT?  What is the
> best way to check for leaks in the AT?
>
> I also seem to be leaking coolant.
> Not sure where yet but without removing the engine tin i can see wet spots
> on the head gasket.  Leak is relatively slow.  Does anyone know where i
> can get or make a hand pump for putting some presssure on the coolant tank
> to check for leaks/holding pressure?  Other ways to verify where leaks are
> coming from?
>
> Thanks very much,
>
> Andrew Fox
> 86 Westy
> Ft. Collins CO
> www2.hawaii.edu/~andrewf/vanagon/links.htm