Chris, I hope so, as this would be the first documented case of the dreaded head gasket leak on an air cooled engine. So... if anti-freeze starts spewing from my head gaskets I'm suing somebody and retiring wealthy. Happy Friday, David Higginbotham 82 Westfalia Silk Hope, NC
-----Original Message----- From: Mr. Polak [mailto:MrPolak@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 8:29 AM To: Higginbotham, David A. Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: Re: noisy speedo Higginbotham, David A. said: > My speedo (or maybe cable?) makes noise in cold weather until I travel > for a while. The indicator needle jumps around and does not report the > correct speed or mileage. Is there any way to lube this thing or am I > simple looking at imminent failure as is suspected?
David, This is a sure indication of a head gasket leak. You must immediately convert your Vanagon to 240 HP of flat-6 Subaru SVX power! Chris S. P.S. Sorry, it is Friday! |
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