Date:         Thu, 19 May 2011 17:45:25 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2.1 L Head Leaks
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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I recently had a coolant leak that could have been easily misinterpreted as a head leak. I replaced an $8 hose and fixed it.   Get under and over it and poke about with crossed fingers. 

Chris.

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Dnia May 19, 2011 o godz. 15:56 John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> napisał(a):

> 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