Date:         Fri, 8 Feb 2002 12:00:35 -0500
Reply-To:     Blake Heinlein <blakeheinlein@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Blake Heinlein <blakeheinlein@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Help! - Coolant spilling on long drives

Well.

Thanks to everyone who has responded to my post about my coolant spilling
on long drives.  At least now I have ideas on what to look for and
possible ways to solve it.  Here are the different ideas that people
proposed.  They are listed from easiest/cheapest to most expensive and
time consuming:

- Make sure the coolant system is completely bleed of air.
- Tighten all hose clamps.
- Replace the expansion tank cap.
- Check compression and replace head gaskets if necessary.
- (Best option, never drive out of town and over 55 mph)  :)

A local mechanic in Sacramento that I respect told me he has seen this
happen if the coolant system is completely bleed of air.  So this is my
first step.  I'll let you know how it goes.

I'm hoping that I'll get around to responding to each of you emails
individually.  Thanks for all of the help.  If you have any other ideas
please let me know.

Thanks again,

Blake Heinlein