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Date:         Tue, 16 Jul 1996 15:26:44 -0700
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Pat.Spragge@wj.com
Subject:      Coolant Leak Fixed-'85 Westy

Another note to the list outlining the latest fix.

I noticed a puddle of coolant directly under the oil filter and began tracing the origin. It is pretty close quarters with all of the hoses, connections, waterpump, thermostat housing, etc., but traced it to the joint between the pipe that is attached to the head on the pass. side of the engine and goes into the waterpump. The leak was at the waterpump.

Purchased a new o'ring and gasket for a couple of bucks from the dealer.

Was anticipating having to drain the coolant so put off doing the work for a few days. Anyway began by loosening the alternator bracket and then removing the steering pump and bracket from the engine(3 bolts) and moving it out of the way(leaving the hoses attached). Pulled two of the belts out of the way to give some working room. Then removed the two allen head bolts holding the pipe flange to the head. Some coolant came out(about two cups)but not as much as I thought might. Then just pulled the pipe out of the hole in the waterpump(after removing the clamp holding the dipstick tube to the pipe). Snaked the pipe all of the way out, cleaned it up, replaced the hardened, deformed o'ring and reversed the operation.

Took maybe 1/2 hour and stopped the leak.

Pat Spragge


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