Date:         Wed, 25 Sep 2002 15:18:52 -0500
Reply-To:     onetwothree fourfive <ppg1@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         onetwothree fourfive <ppg1@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      mystery coolant leak
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Hi List,
My 85 GL has been leaking a few drops of coolant, when parked, all summer
long.  I can't seem to find where it is coming from.  It is on the passenger
side, under the engine.  I have checked all the hose clamps, the t-fittings,
and the hoses and I can't find where this is coming from. My van has been
running just fine, it doesn't overheat, and it doesn't blow white smoke when
I start it or when it is running.
The overflow tank is not cracked and there is a new hose and clamps running
up to the main tank.
It leaks when I am not looking, I have started the van and left it run in
the driveway for an hour and watched it while running and until it cools
down after shutting it off, and it will not leak. but then I leave it parked
and come back out the next day, and there will be 2-3 drops of coolant under
the passenger side.  every week or so I end up filling up the overflow tank
with new coolant.
oh yeah, the coolant I use is the sierra phosphate free.
any and all suggestions welcome.
thanks much,
Kim



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