>| > From underneath the van I was unable to tell exactly where the >| > source of the leak was,just seemed to be dripping from just >| > behind the tappet cover (both front and back) You should check the flange for the air bleeding hose on the rear right side (just below the altenator). If you still have the plastic flange, it may have warped and allowed coolant to leak. Also, before doing anything too drastic, you might pull the push tube protector plates which will give you a better idea of where the coolant is coming from. If you can see coolant on top of the head (under all the air intake stuff), even just a film of green sticky liquid, then I believe you have a gasket problem... Otherwise it could be the flange, or possibly the hose in the front which goes to the coolant distribution manifold. dave |
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