If it holds temp a while... then suddenly spews out coolant when you're convinced it can't be that hot yet... replace the blue expansion tank cap. This very thing happened to me a couple months ago... and, being a Newbie, took me days to figure out. Several mechanics told me it was head gaskets. My cap wasn't holding pressure anymore, and I've come to learn the prior owners (2) of our bus never figured it out, but instead made it possible for us to buy it. :-) Buy the German cap, Van Cafe sells them for $9. EW Eric Wunrow Pictures 85 S Union Blvd, #Q123 Lakewood, CO 80228 303. 988. 8717 EricWunrow.com (soon!)  On Jul 22, 2013, at 9:44 PM, Steve wrote: Dear List, It's odd that my temperature gauge wasn't showing signs of overheating. First saw the leak in the back after I pulled in the driveway; the coolant reservoir of my 82 1.9l diesel was boiling over. Checked the fuse for the fan, although i can't remember hearing it lately, the fuse looked good. Not sure what the next step is. I may be looking for a silver lining--the weather in Seattle is amazing this time of year, usually don't get to work on this baby without the rain. Feeling fortunate.
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