Date:         Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:06:02 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
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From:         RAlanen@AOL.COM
Subject:      Coolant leak
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    While under the van yesterday foolin' with tie rods and rust (see
previous post) I see some coolant leaking from the rear.  So crawl back there
to have a look see and hoping to find anything but head leaks.  Turns out to
be the plastic thermostat housing has a hole in it.  Seems to have just
disintegrated !  Looked like a real mess to get outta there and probably an
expensive dealer only part, so I decide to drain the coolant, clean up the
affected area and do the "5 minute epoxy repair trick". So far holding up,
BUT for how long ?????  AND, if that one area of the housing is
deteriorating, what's the rest of it like and how soon will it disappear ???
Guess I'd better start looking for a replacement !  Anybody dealt with this
before ?  Is this a dealer only piece ?  Another fine example of VW
engineering !

Cheers & Happy Holidays

Frank Condelli
'87 Westy
Almonte, On.
Visit me on the web....> <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/RAlanen/index.html">F
rank, Rita & April's Website</A>