I drove one for 3 years like that. It only dripped when below freezing, just on one side. Only had to add a small about every few winter months. Jason 84 Westy 90 LT Florida
On Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 6:29 PM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > That's pretty standard that a weak head gasket would start to drip this > time of year. > The cold makes it worse. > > I've run plenty of vanagons with heads that dripped in the winter, but > didn't the other seasons. Just keep an eye on it and especially if you're > planning an upgrade.... consider just what the engine is really worth once > it's all said and done (likely not much), and assess the risk accordingly > (likely not much). > > |
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