Date:         Tue, 24 Sep 2002 09:34:37 -0600
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Strange Puddle
Comments: To: jweis@WHY.BOTHER.COM
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"I noticed a small puddle forming beneath the exhaust on the passanger side
this morning. I could see a small drop fall every 30 seconds or so"

I noticed this same thing behind my '91 Westy while camping. It turned out
to be the small coolant line leading from the "T" above the license plate
inside the engine compartment. It leads to the right head. Each time I tried
to cut the hose the leak got worse and I noticed how hard and brittle the
hose was so had to cannibalize the main-tank-to-overflow-tank hose and press
it into service until I could get back to "civilization" and get another
hose to reconnect main to overflow. I stuck a stick in the hole coming out
of the right head to prevent coolant loss and had to add about 4-5 cups when
the procedure was done. No bleeding needed in that particular adventure.

Bob Stevens
'87 Syncro Westy

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