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Subject:1987 GL Coolant System Problems
From:Charlie Ford
Date:Sat, 18 May 2002 05:09:40 -0400

Hey folks,

My vanagon sat for a couple of weeks while I was sick and
hospitalized.  I figured it would be a great time AC charged by a
buddy of mine that has all that equipment.

He came over and started the van and let it idle while he recharged
the AC.  Suddenly a coolant hose or other blew and spewed out coolant
all over my rear passenger side fender well area.

I was in the hospital until just last friday and because of my
illness haven't been able to look at it.  Hate to sound like an
invalid but please help if you can.

I have some knowledge of aircooled but the vanagon watercooled system
is foriegn to me.

Can anyone tell me what I need to look for.

Please offer any thoughts or advice if you can.  Meanwhile we will be
feeling our way through the system to first find the exact point of
blow out and replacement of whatever needs replacing.

Thanks in advance,

Charlie
--
Three Rivers Expeditions 3.R.E.
Hazlehurst, GA/Lumber City, GA
(912) 379-1371/Cell:1 (912) 223 7499
http://www.3riverexp.com
http://www.altamahachallenge.com/

Mama said..."Go outside and play!"

cjford@altamaha.net

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