Date:         Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:29:16 -0500
Reply-To:     Craig Cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Craig Cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: drips of antifreeze off head
Comments: To: marc rose <mrose1028@gmail.com>
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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).

-Craig


On Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 5:52 PM, marc rose <mrose1028@gmail.com> wrote:

> 90 carat 2.1 aka "ROSIE".  I have just finished installing some new bumpers
> I fabricated, changed the oil and changed the gasket on the oil cooler
> aswell as the hoses that go to it.  I was looking under her three days ago
> and saw a drip of anti freeze hanging of the front side of the left head
> where the sheild bolts on and figured it was some left over from doing the
> hoses.  I wiped it off and drove her around some and she ran as normal.  I
> looked again today and there was that drip again.....nothing puddled on the
> shop floor though.  The tanks look to have the correct level I was just
> looking for advice as far as how much should I drive it if it is a head
> gasket?  I do plan on doing some sort of ugrade on her motor in the future
> just don't want to do it right now...
>
> thanks
>