In a message dated 1/25/01 9:18:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, CZ137@AOL.COM
writes:

> I am en route from Boston To Boulder in my new (to me) '90 Syncro Westy.
> Coming through St. Louis my coolant warning light came on.  After
> immediately pulling over I discovered that the coolant in the main coolant
> take had fallen below the sensor thus tripping my light.  The van was not
> overheating, and I found no leaks.  BUT, the expansion tank is nearly
> overflowing!  What is going on??  Is this a coolant cap issue??
>
>

do you have the bentley manual w/ you?   it sounds like you have air in the
system.  were there any head leaks prior to purchase?   i had the same thing
happen to me yesterday.  was there steam/coolant coming out of the expansion
tank?   do you know how to bleed the system?
chris

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