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Date:         Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:40:28 -0500
Reply-To:     Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: drips of antifreeze off head
Comments: To: Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAH3v19KJ5Gp=WMdrQwC1NQ2uX-dVpfuLMsuBv+XvEEBAsXDjPg@mail.gmail.com>
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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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