This happened to me within 100 kms of putting on that hose NEW! The cause is the diversion block that goes through the firewall-ish metal had fallen down out of its place. M On 12 Apr 2002 at 1:05, Max Wellhouse wrote: > Have had a peaceful 6 months or so with out having to do too much to > the 90 GL. Then the other night as I pulled into the driveway at > 2:30 AM), I see this steam coming from under the van and > simultaneously get the antifreeze smell. Decided to deal with itin AM > > Come to find out that the 15mm(?) hose that runs from the metal > coolant pipe to over the tranny and points beyond, had dropped down > far enough to rub on two of the CV joint bellows and the drive axle. > Lord knows how long that has been going on, but it finally wore a hole > through the 1 year old hose. The quick fix was a Prestone drain T > valve T splice that allowed me to get back on the road. Anyone else > had this happen? > > Dimwittd Moosde and Flying Squirrel How about using a subject line in your emails to the Vanagon list. It is in your best interest as many people just delete emails with no subject line. Malcolm |
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