on 9/18/2000 3:48 PM, John Schaper at JSchaper@SCHSA.ORG wrote:

> '85 Vanagon.  Noticed a water leak under the radiator last Friday.  Took off
> the lower grill and saw a steady drip from the radiator every second or 2,
> which stopped as the van cooled.  Question:  I'm  in a town 400 miles from
> home.  Do you think it is safe to drive the van this far, through the Nevada
> desert, knowing that there is a small leak.  I talked to a shop in town, and
> they said labor would be $160-180 to repair, plus the radiator part.  It
> might be worth the risk to remove and replace once I get home.  Comments?

Do they have experience with these vehicles?

The "part" will be a radiator. BTDT Easily quoted at $600 by some shops. If
they will put in your part then I'd order from a vendor and let them do it.
If not then I'd DIMS. Make sure you or they bleed the system correctly and
use the right coolant.
Cheers,
Dave C.
Williamsburg, VA
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