Date:         Fri, 18 Sep 1998 20:05:10 -0400
Reply-To:     mike and becky <mayfly95@PAONLINE.COM>
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From:         mike and becky <mayfly95@PAONLINE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Strange water temp happenings
Comments: To: Todd Last <rubatoguy@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
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Todd

You may also want to check your coolant expansion tank when she is hot for
hairline cracks, steam, coolant squirting out. Also check the various hoses and
pipes coming from and enroute to the water pump these, especially the large
diameter steel pipe on the drivers side of the pump are prone to corrosion and
leaking. when the engine is hot listen for leaks hissing on exhaust pipes or the
block , this may also lead you to the source of the problem.

I just replaced all these pipes and hoses on my 87 because one leaked and the
rest were in poor condition.

Mike
87 Wolf W/E

Todd Last wrote:

> I was driving my '88 Westy the other night and had the experience of the red
> water-temp light start to maddly flash at me. The temp gauge read normal.
>
> Panicking with visions of leaking heads.... I pulled over - turned off the
> engine... then started it again. The light passed the diagnostic and stayed
> out. I'v driven since with no reoccurance of the problem.
>
> Was this a fluke? Or should I check something in the cooling system?
>
> Thanks
>
> Todd