Date:         Wed, 11 Mar 1998 11:59:00 EST
Reply-To:     db25 <Douglas_M_BENSEN@UMAIL.UMD.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         db25 <Douglas_M_BENSEN@UMAIL.UMD.EDU>
Subject:      New engine-green puddle
Comments: To: Vanagon@vanagon.com

I installed a VW remanufactured engine just over a year ago.  Wasn't able to
make it legal and on the road until October '97.  Yesterday, after only 3000
miles, I found a dripping from the engine.  I hope it is one of the little
hoses that go into the oil cooler, but it only leaks after a highway drive.
Driving around town, it doesn't leak.  Hoses, in my experience, always leak.
What I was wondering is if the heads tend to leak in one particular place, or
can they fail at any point where they contact the gasket?  Before I get all
worked up and call Volkswagon I want to make sure it isn't just a hose, but I
thought I would get some imput first.  I ordered the hoses this morning and
hope to install them this weekend, weather dependent.  Just shareing my misery.

Thanks for listening,
Doug
'86 GL Westy
Maryland