Hey again, Cooler heads than mine suggested I investigate further to eliminate hoses and water pump as possible sources. I spent the last few hours under the engine, degreasing and cleaning off the Baja dirt and.... it looks like the source may be the water pump! Great news, and thanks so much for the 'slow down boy, think a little'. Thanks a ton, Joel Joel VanderKwaak wrote: > Howdy, > > Joy, joy, I found a puddle of coolant under my engine this morning :( > The van is a '91 with just over 80K miles. I'm scheduled to take a 4000 > mile drive to Northern BC beginning Labour Day. I do not have enough > free time to tinker myself, so I'll need professional help (as will the > van). > > So, a couple questions: > (1) what's a typical SF Bay area cost for an engine coolant leak triage > and head gasket replacement > (2) if that cost is high, should I bite the bullet and just swap in a > rebuilt engine > > Up until this morning the van ran exceptionally well. I've been putting > alot of miles on it since taking a job with a 100+ mile round-trip > commute two months ago. > > Thanks, > > Joel > > |
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