Date:         Tue, 5 Aug 2003 10:30:59 -0400
Reply-To:     John Parson <bentway@IWON.COM>
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From:         John Parson <bentway@IWON.COM>
Subject:      Re: Which coolant: blue, green or orange?
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  I think the key is to use a "non-phosphate" antifreeze.  I've been told that the phosphate antifreeze attacks the rubber gaskets in the wasserboxer cooling system.  This owner mistake may be the root of the "waterleaker" reputation of wasserboxers.

The Trundler
'82 Westy
'87 Westy

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