Date:         Mon, 13 May 2002 16:29:28 -0400
Reply-To:     arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM
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From:         Alan Bosch <arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Leaking coolant
Comments: To: Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>, Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM
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I replaced the coolant distributor on my '88 Wolfy a little over a year
ago.  Unless things have changed recently, the only place I found that
could get them - BusDepot and Vanagain couldn't get them at the time - was
Camelback VW in Phoenix.  Cost like $29.95 plus shipping.  Definetly not a
good idea to get used...

Word of advise...  Use use stainless steel hose clamps when reattaching
the hoses to the coolant distributor.  I didn't and I have to change the
clamps soon or else I'm going to be in trouble.

Alan Bosch
& Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
& Gilda ('91 Jetta GLi



Please respond to Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Subject:        Re: Leaking coolant


Well, it's plastic, and with heat and age comes deterioration. There have
been stories
on the list of that part failing all of a sudden and there goes all of
your coolant.
Best to replace it, they are not to expensive from the vendors. It is a
PITA to
replace. I just did mine as part of a cooling system overhaul when I
replaced several
major hoses. It was still difficult to get it out. Let me know if you want
more info.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rubatoguy" <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 6:06 PM
Subject: Leaking coolant


> I've noticed a small leak at the black plastic coolant  distributor on
> the front side of the firewall (near the starter).  It appears to be
> leaking at the driver's side end where the plastic thing if capped - one
> of the ends where no hose is connected.
> Is this something that can be repaired, or is it a bite the bullet and
> get a new one item.
>
>
> Todd
> '88 West
>