Date:         Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:08:07 -0400
Reply-To:     Bill Burnham <bill@BURNHAMGUIDES.COM>
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From:         Bill Burnham <bill@BURNHAMGUIDES.COM>
Subject:      Coolant temperature sensor
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Hey all, first time post, but I'm feeling squirrely about a minor fix that
seems to have gone bad.



I have a 1991 Vanagon. Yesterday I replaced my coolant temp sensor (engine
part, not the one that is in the coolant tank) and now I'm experiencing a
steady drop in coolant level. The expansion tank dropped to nothing
overnight after the fix. I filled it this morning at 9 a.m. and it was
depleted by noon. I refilled it around 3 p.m., took an hour drive, and by 7
p.m. it was below the mark and dropping. I'm sure it will be empty by
morning.



Clearly there is a leak somewhere in the system but I've put the van over a
pad and I don't see it pouring out. Where is this liquid going?



I did include the O ring when I put the new sensor in, but given the loss of
coolant, either I didn't install it right or there is a bigger issue.



Any ideas/thoughts/input are appreciated.



Bill in VA

1991 Vanagon



Bill Burnham

Onancock, VA

305-240-3298

757-787-2933

www.southeastexpeditions.net

www.burnhamguides.com