In a message dated 01/05/2008 8:15:47 AM Central Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: I'm having the same issue (antifreeze smell) in my 1991 GL. I'm also experiencing the dreaded "flashing red coolant light" because Air is getting into the cooling system. But the light doesn't always come on. My question is, are they related? Does a bad heater core allow air into the system or should I be looking elsewhere? I've done a pressure test via the bicycle pump and the system seemed to hold pressure and no obvious leaks were found.
When you have a leak then air can get in. What goes out through a hole will also allow air in ! Very simple my dear Watson ! Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) ) _Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June12 ~ 15, 2008 |
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