Inspect all your hoses carefully. I had a very small leak on the right rear hose flange just near the oil fill tube. A common leak point my mechanic told me. I never had coolant on the driveway but did notice small traces near the gasket. Since I replaced the gasket no loss of fluid. William 1989 Vanagon GL 1988 Mercedes 300SE
> I'm losing coolant while parked. Can't find any leaks anywhere, coolant > level is normal in the refill tank just after driving, but when I check > again before driving somewhere else the tank is dry - pratically bone dry, > like all of the coolant has evaporated. I've felt around the seems of the > tank for drips but haven't felt any. Any thoughts? > > Thanks, > > deb > '85 Westy "Gypsy" |
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