I'm not an expert, but I have seen two heads with cracks in that location.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rod Smith" <rodwreck@SE-TEL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 2:28 PM
Subject: Coolant Puddle at #4 Spark Plug Well

> Hi;
> Pulled my spark plugs to do a compression test as I've
> been having to add more coolant than I care to lately.
> Upon removing the #4 plug there was a nice little puddle
> of coolant in the well area where the spark plug threads in.
> I've never had any obvious leaks and I thought this was a
> strange place to see coolant acumulated as there didn't
> seem to be anyplace it was or would drip or leak down from.
> Any thoughts on what this is a sign of would be appreciated.
> BTW - Results of Compression compression test were:
> #1 - 120
> #2 - 125
> #3 - 150
> #4 - 140
>
> Thanks!
> Rod.
>