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Date:         Sun, 21 Apr 2002 09:19:33 -0700
Reply-To:     developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: mystery of the missing coolant
Comments: To: Deborah Walters <debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET>
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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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