Date:         Tue, 2 Mar 2004 19:14:49 -0800
Reply-To:     mortimer peaberry <cafeugly@PACBELL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         mortimer peaberry <cafeugly@PACBELL.NET>
Subject:      interesting subaru problem
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I wonder if this is like the infamous vanagon leaky head syndrome.
> CAMPAIGN MESSAGE
>  As a precautionary measure, SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. is recommending 

> that a special conditioner be added to the engine cooling system of 
> certain 1999 through 2002 model year Subaru vehicles equipped with 2.5 

> liter engines. This recommendation, which applies to your Subaru 
> vehicle, is made to prevent a possible external coolant leak at your 

> vehicle’s engine cylinder head gaskets.
> <snip>
> BACKGROUND INFORMATION
>  Your vehicle’s engine cooling system contains liquid 
> coolant/anti-freeze. Over time, it is possible for small external 
> coolant leaks to develop at the engine cylinder head gaskets. This is 

> the result of normal expansion and contraction of engine components 
> caused by the heating and cooling of these parts. To prevent coolant 

> leaks from developing or to correct existing leaks at the head 
> gaskets, a special Subaru Cooling System Conditioner should be added 

> to your vehicle’s cooling system.

boy am i glad that SoA has good warrantee/customer service.
-steve-v
santa cruz