Date:         Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:11:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate
Comments: To: Donna Skarloken <dskarloken@gmail.com>
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I've had my 91 Westy in for various service that involved draining the
coolant one way
or another and none of the places, be it dealer or otherwise, completely
"burp" the system
and never give you a "heads-up" about it.

Steven

On Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 9:00 AM, Donna Skarloken <dskarloken@gmail.com>wrote:

> Update:  I could not find any coolant leaks.  I talked to my mechanic who
> told me to simply add distilled water to the license plate tank and keep an
> eye on it.  It seems fine (I overfilled last night like a dummy however).
>
> So far so good; I thank everyone for your help as I was in a bit of a
> panic.  My mechanic wants me to stop by and he'll take a look at everything
> so when I get a chance I'll do that.
>
>
> >>
> >>  On 9/14/2012 9:59 AM, Donna Skarloken wrote:
> >>
> >> Happy Friday - I just picked up my 87 Syncro last night from a reputable
> >> garage where I had the coolant system flushed and replaced.  It was late
> >> and dark so I didn't check the coolant before I left the garage and had
> to
> >> drive about 25 miles home.  All seemed well, except when I parked and
> shut
> >> off the motor I could smell coolant VERY strongly.
> >>
> >> Donna, 87 Syncro
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>