Date:         Sat, 21 Sep 2002 18:19:29 -0400
Reply-To:     john Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         john Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Was running poor when cold --> now it's a head leak
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I posted to the list a few weeks ago about my '90 that was running poor when
cold. Replaced the temp II sensor to no avail. Condition was stumbling / no
power when cold, exhaust had liquid/mist coming out with it. Drive it up
near the redline in first and all's fine.

I'm pretty sure it was a coolant leak into a cylinder. Went out to go to
work last week and saw a wet spot on the driveway for the first time - I
guess I now know why I smelled coolant when starting every once and awhile!

At any rate, I have a few questions to those who've been here before:

- any idea how many miles I've got before the head gasket fails completely?
- what engine (besides the TIICO, I'm moving to CA soon) will fit in the
engine bay without modifying the sheet metal and use the diesel mounting
pieces?
- I have a friend who is CONVINCED that an Audi 80/90 or Digifant Fox will
fit. Has anyone installed one of these?

Thanks in advance for any help. Time to go off and read the archives...

John
90 Carat