Date:         Mon, 2 Nov 1998 19:05:17 +0000
Reply-To:     Racer X <akimmons@PDQ.NET>
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From:         Racer X <akimmons@PDQ.NET>
Subject:      Re: Weird coolant leak question
Comments: To: Todd Last <rubatoguy@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
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Make sure it's not just that little bleed valve that is leaking. Mine cracked
and you really had to look close to see that it was broken.
It's just a couple of bucks as compared to quite a bit more for the core
itself.
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Todd Last wrote:

> Thanks to all who provided advice. Upon checking the rear heater I found no
> leaking hoses, but what appears to be a leaking rear heater core. A short
> length of copper tubing has provided a temporary 'patch'.
>
> I assume that the only fix is to replace the rear heater core. Any
> suggestions on the best place to find this item? I'm guessing it is not
> cheap.
>
> Also - the Bently has no text - just a picture of this rear heater unit.
> What is the function of the gray valve at the top of the rear heater core?
> Is this an emergency shut off? Or some kind of temperature adjustment?
>
> Thanks
> Todd
> '88 Westy