Chris,

    As I was working my newly aquired 84 vanagon, I looked at the tank and
it showed some stress cracks up around the top on a curve and I knew what
happen if I didn't get it fixed. It was around twenty dollars as I recall
and easy (for me) to put on. Your van is at least 10 years old and you can't
beat father time and that's a long time for a plastic tank.

Joe

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris C Snyder" <trollboy_1@LYCOS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2000 12:33 PM
Subject: Water, Water, part 2

> I just don't understand, after the water manifold was replaced, when the
mechanic was filling the van back up with water he said that the expansion
tank would also have to be replaced. Why? how could it get a hole or what
ever? it doesn't touch the engine or any thing. I am trying to find out if I
am going to need (and what) other parts.
>
> I've heard so much about the heads. I hope I don't need that done.
Wouldn't that have shown up when he was fixing the van?
>
> If I do need heads or a head gasket, on the average what does it cost to I
am sure it's over $15,00
>
> Should I take to the V.W. dealer for this work?
>
> Help,
>
> Chris
>
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