Date:         Fri, 27 Mar 1998 12:48:49 -0800
Reply-To:     Björn <bratjen@DIRECT.CA>
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From:         Björn <bratjen@DIRECT.CA>
Subject:      Re: Coolant leak(again)
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At 10:24 PM 26/03/98 -0800, you wrote:

>Don't doubt it - the tanks tend to make a 'ring' crack where the sender
>screws in.  Also, make sure to replace the *special* (silicone rubber?) O
>ring under the sender.
>
>Austin
>
>
The sender could be "screwed" too. I have had one crack just where the
0-ring is. In this case the tank was okay. My experience is that the tanks
fail at the seams.

Björn Ratjen

1987 Syncro Est Alia (self camperized)
1995 Passat TD
(1982 Vanagon Diesel)
1979 VW Bus (self- camperized)

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