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Date:         Tue, 10 Dec 2002 05:10:20 -0800
Reply-To:     Brian Spisak <bspisak@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Brian Spisak <bspisak@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Overheating Issues
Comments: To: lauterba <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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> If, indeed, the O-ring seals in the cylinders are shot, why is my engine
> performance so good?  Quite frankly, when I have my van out on the
> interstates, it wants to go faster than is prudent even here in Georgia.


It doesn't take much of a leak to pressurize your cooling system over time.
And, it only has to be from one cylinder.  YMMV?


Check the thermostat, cap, and bleed the system.  Do a pressure check.  Head
gaskets are certainly the cause of last resort, but despite what all the
die-hard wasserboxer lovers say, this engine is notorious for this problem.
:-(


Good luck,
Brian
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