Date:         Wed, 13 May 2009 12:33:19 -0700
Reply-To:     PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How long do I have?
Comments: To: Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu>
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Update:  Although right now it's only a small leak, the mechanic said it was
the water pump.  I hope that's a reasonable diagnosis.

I'm not worried about cost, as it's still covered under warranty until next
spring.  Since cost isn't really a factor right now, I'd rather nip it in
the bud before I end up getting stuck somewhere.

I'm also EXTREMELY concerned about my dogs or cat getting their paws in the
tiny leak, licking them, and then getting poisoned.

Patti
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On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 9:53 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:

> John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> writes:
>
> > That "something blue" is most likely coolant - official VW coolant -
> > as it is the only fluid in a Vanagon that ever is blue to my
> > knowledge.
>
> Only other thing I can think of that could be blue is if the brake fluid
> is ATE "Super Blue".  And if it is brake fluid that would be a rather
> more immediate concern than coolant.
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>