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Date:         Thu, 19 May 2011 16:13:42 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: 2.1 L Head Leaks
Comments: To: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <9D8D78FD-CBD0-4975-A8B5-8993873FAF55@gmail.com>
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Ben, thanks for the head-up on the hose to the side of the head and the fittings. Will give that careful scrutiny, as well as the other hoses.

John

John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com

On 5/19/2011 3:42 PM, BenT Syncro wrote: > Before you assume it's a head leak, poke around and make sure it's not just a hose or fitting. I've had many a Wasserleak mis-diagnosed as headleakitis when it was nothing more than a slit hose or cracked fitting. The small hose that connects to the side of the head should receive special attention during your inspection as much as the heater hoses. > > > BenT > > sent from my electronic leash > > On May 19, 2011, at 12:56 PM, John Rodgers<inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > >> It appears my 88 GL has developed a head leak. >> >> I went to the VA Hospital this mornig for a checkup, and when I came >> out, there was a reddish orange puddle underneath the van on the left >> side about where the head would be. Surely the dreaded head leak. Got >> about 137K on the rebuilt with no trouble with heads. I guess it was a >> pretty good rebuild. >> >> So now it must be done. I am not able to do this myself, so need >> recommendations as to how to go about getting this done. My main man has >> gone out of business, so that leaves only a Birmingham shop that I have >> heard of that does VW. The reports on the quality of work have been all >> over the place. Makes it rather iffy. >> >> Any suggestions on how to approach this problem would be appreciated. >> >> BTW, it's getting more and more difficult to find anyone in this region >> who is competent - and willing - to work on these vans. >> >> Thanks. >> >> John >> >> -- >> John Rodgers >> Clayartist and Moldmaker >> 88'GL VW Bus Driver >> Chelsea, AL >> Http://www.moldhaus.com >


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