The only thing that can leak where the cooler meets the case is oil. I have seen the coolers spring leaks at the seam and I have even seen them get pin holes. Most likely leak on top of the cooler is really coming from a hose or something above it. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Goubeaux Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 6:11 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Oil cooler coolant Leak ? I am curious how often folks have seen an Oil Cooler leak Coolant ? I have seen the seals go and cause an oil leak but my mechanic swears that the coolers never leak coolant ! As far as I can see, after careful cleaning, inspection and use of some rags to catch drips that mine is dripping somewhere around where it seats against the case. I realize it is difficult to pinpoint dripping coolant b/c if it is coming from above ( say the water pump) it might want to run down and off the edge of the cooler, but in this case I am 95% sure it's coming from the cooler. Anyone seen this before ?? -john |
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