Well, it's plastic, and with heat and age comes deterioration. There have been stories
on the list of that part failing all of a sudden and there goes all of your coolant.
Best to replace it, they are not to expensive from the vendors. It is a PITA to
replace. I just did mine as part of a cooling system overhaul when I replaced several
major hoses. It was still difficult to get it out. Let me know if you want more info.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rubatoguy" <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 6:06 PM
Subject: Leaking coolant

> I've noticed a small leak at the black plastic coolant  distributor on
> the front side of the firewall (near the starter).  It appears to be
> leaking at the driver's side end where the plastic thing if capped - one
> of the ends where no hose is connected.
> Is this something that can be repaired, or is it a bite the bullet and
> get a new one item.
>
>
> Todd
> '88 West
>