Well. The dealer, with much apology and courtesy, installed a new rearheater core for me last Wednesday, no charge. And much to my amazement, it loses coolant as well. Less than the old one (which I kept), maybe a teaspoon in 60 miles. It accumulates on the passenger end of the casing, near the lower screw, as if it was leaking from that screw or nearby. Accumulates not on the bottom corner, but on the little ledge of molding. I tightened that screw and all the others I could reach, but it still drips a little bit. If anyone of you is familiar with the installation of these things, and has ideas where a leak might result from shoddy installation, please let me know. The valve seems dry, as does the bleeder. And if anyone knows of another source of VW parts in Fairbanks or by mail, I could use that info as well. It might be years before I go near the dealer again. Meanwhile, I suppose I'll reinstall the soundproofing and carpet, except for the area beneath the heater. The van is rather noisy without it. Thanks, Chris Wyatt '87 Syncro GL, only one leak! Fairbanks, Alaska
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