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Subject:Re: Vanagon - old heads - leaks -alum. seal products $3
From:DaveC
Date:Sun, 9 Jun 2002 17:12:14 -0700

>  Just keep a sharp eye out for signs of the inner seals leaking, air
>in coolant,
>pinging/pounding noise when started cold and unexplained coolant loss.

Also: steam (white "smoke") after starting, before engine has fully
warmed up. This is vaporized coolant.

Dave
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