Date:         Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:17:18 -0400
Reply-To:     Julianna Thoennes <mumbrue@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Julianna Thoennes <mumbrue@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Leaky Rastafalia
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          GOVW <GoodOleVolksWest@yahoogroups.com>
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45 minutes out from Omaha Nebraska we seem to have a high pressure hose
leak.  Darn it!  Its leaking up front on the driver side, from the
smaller of the two hoses at the metal connection.  I think its just
losing water when its under pressure.  It stops dripping moments after
the van stops running.  My husband keeps trying to tell me its not
leaking while we are driving, and keeps arguing with me about it.
Grrrr!  I just put pictures up on the wetwesties yahoogroups.com photos
section of where its leaking.  I don't have much experience with the
radiator hoses up front.  I did replace the radiator a couple of years
ago though.  I had some coolant hoses up front replaced about 5 or so
years ago.  I am assuming I can still drive as long as I keep close
watch on the coolant level every time we stop.  We literally stop at
least once every hour to two hours.   Of course keeping an eye on the
temperature light.  My husband is pissed at the situation.  I keep
telling him, yes, we have a new engine, but there are lots of things
that are still old.  Fuel to hate VW's more unfortunately.  :(  Is there
any VW shops, or VW guys in Nebraska close to I 80???  My cell is
541-231-4383

Julianna
1990 VW Vanagon Westfalia with Tiico Conversion (The Rastfalia)