Yes, these tanks are prone to cracking near the seam. When replacing, replace the water level sensor also. Remove the tank with the engine cold, then refill it before starting the engine. There will be no need for further bleeding. The system will purge any air that gets in here on it's own. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Bike Florida Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 8:38 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: coolant tank started leaking I have a '87 Vanagon, it is very reliable. Today, I had to drive a few miles on a washboard dirt road, very bumpy. Then later in the day, I noticed a coolant leak. It seems to be coming from the coolant tank, not the overflow (which is now empty). But the bracket under the main coolant tank if full of coolant and it drips down onto the ground. Are these things prone to cracking? Is there anything else that may be wrong that I might want to look at? Also, I guess this is going to have me bleeding the system, which I have never done. I could use a couple of pointers there too.
Jerry |
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