Date:         Thu, 26 Mar 1998 16:02:50 EST
Reply-To:     GMBulley <GMBulley@AOL.COM>
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From:         GMBulley <GMBulley@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Coolant leak(again)
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In a message dated 98-03-26 09:20:14 EST, inua@QUICKLINK.NET writes:

<< my '85 GL, I started having coolant leak problems at the
 expansion tank. ...When I checked it the tank was wet on the outside, and
there was coolant in the tank indent where the coolant level sensor screws
into the tank. ...I replaced the pressure cap on the expansion tank with a new
one, and checked the expansion tank sensor to be sure it was tight and topped
up the collant. Everything seemed in order.... It ran fine  with no leakage
for a few miles but has started the same game again...

It's been 5 years and this is the only trouble I have ever had with coolant
leaks.

Comments would be appreciated.

John Rodgers >>

John--

Replace the sensor. They get hairline cracks between the two prongs, and leak.
I am surprised that your collent LED didn't flash. This usually happens when
the leak corrupts the electrical signal. Replace, and drive on!

gmbulley
cary, nc