Date:         Sun, 29 Jun 2014 19:43:57 -0500
Reply-To:     JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Yarrrgh!! Vanagons Dive me  crazy!!!
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Not really. I love my vanagons - but boy!! sometimes..........!

Last Monday I FINALLY got my 91 Carat out of the shop and on the road
for the first time sine I have owned it - acquired 5 years ago - sat in
a garage for 10 years prior to that. Even while I have had it - it's
been in storage.But now - after some work - it';s on the road. And
except for some minor tweaking that I expected - seems to be running
pretty good -- until today! Coming home from the grocery store - the
coolant light came on. The temp gauge began to rise - but I was at the
top of the hill near home so I just let it coast into the parking spot.
When I got stopped I could hear a steam hiss and then saw a cloud of
steam coming from under and behind the left rear wheel.

UH-OH!!@

Couldn't tell where it was, but figured I was going to need some water
so ran to the house and grabbed some I use for coolant makeup and went
back to the van. The coolant tank was empty so I filled it up. Started
the engine, and in a few moments I could hear and see water pouring onto
the ground from somewhere - near the thermostat housing.

I figure the housing is cracked - though it could be a hose where I
can't see it from up top.

Ol'Red ios still down, and now this. If it's not one thing it's another
- times TWO - if  you own more than one!!!

With both vans down waiting for parts - I'm down to using Shanks mare -
again! How humiliating. And with all the Festivities of the Fourth of
July right upon us. With having to order in parts - there is no way I an
get this fixed for the weekend. I'll miss the fireworks and the barbecue!

Oh The Shame!!!

John