Date:         Wed, 13 May 2009 14:12:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How long do I have?
Comments: To: PB <pbrattan@gmail.com>
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I told you it's a reasonable diagnosis. The pump leaks  when it's
starting to fail. There is a weep hole that will put out a bit of
fluid.

That's a good thing , if that's the only issue. It could be a lot more
expensive than that.

tim in san jose

On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 12:33 PM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
> *********************************************
>
> 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
>>
>



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