Tim
Right above the oil filter is the thermostat housing (if you remove the
filter it's easy to change thermostat).Check to see  that the leak isn't
from the coolant hose clamps-may be loose.
Gerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "T." <midgard@DRAGON.ORG>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 5:08 PM
Subject: dripping coolant on 84 - is it my H20 Pump?

> Hi,
> I noticed today a spot of coolant forming beneath my Vanagon. I had
> to look. I tried to trace the spot up. It is dropping off a place
> directly above the oil filter. I am afraid to ask, but here goes...
> is the water pump directly above said spot? The dripping seemed to be
> hitting at the lower third of the oil filter, topside.
>
> Thanks in advance...
> --
> Happy motoring!
>
> Timothy in Phoenix,
> 84 Vanagon "Sparkii"
> 69 Bus "Buster"