Date:         Thu, 14 May 1998 00:01:43 EDT
Reply-To:     DELGADOAJJ <DELGADOAJJ@AOL.COM>
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From:         DELGADOAJJ <DELGADOAJJ@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Coolant Leak from Coolant Reservoir
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Dear listees,

I just noticed a small puddle of coolant on my driveway underneath my van.  I
looked in the engine compartment with a flashlight to see where this leak
originated.  I could not find any rubber hoses that were bad.

I noticed the coolant was coming directly from underneath the coolant
reservoir.  There was a small amount of coolant on the metal base where the
reservoir sits on.  I checked all hose connections with this poly tank, but
everything seemed ok.  Then I felt on the side of it and, "WALLA", I got my
hand wet with the liquid!

I am not sure if the reservoir has a hole in it or if the coolant was expelled
due to excessive pressure in this system.  I did top off the system to the
"max" reading several days ago.  But if it was this, "where is the pressure
relief valve?".

How can I confirm that there is nothing wrong with the poly tank, and that it
was just a little bit too much coolant in the system?  If I need to change the
reservoir, "is it an easy task?", and "how much is a new reservoir?".

Please let me know if anyone has had a similar experience.

Thank you in advance!

Jorge
1990 Westy Vanagon Multivan, 56K