

| Subject: | Re: FOLLOW UP MINOR? COOLANT CATASTROPHE HELP NEEDED |
| From: | Shawn Wright |
| Date: | Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:39:28 -0700 |
Glad to hear it worked out so far. I've been running with the two hoses connected via a 1/2" copper elbow for several years, no problems yet. On 30 Jul 2003 at 21:09, Chris ALmida <chris@FLATBLACK.NET> wrote: > Ok! First thanks for the prompt replies. > > Westy is back in the driveway drying out as we speak. We went back for > her about two hours after we left her, added the last of the coolant I > had to the expansion tank and then filled the coolant bottle with water > and added that weak mix till topped off. I then started her up and > topped off some more as needed. Total took about quarter gallon pure > and half gallon weak mix. Ran fine on the way home temp gauge at normal > and no blinking light. > > I have now removed the pergo wood floor, carpet underlayment and the > heater core. Also found lots of interesting trash and some coinage! > Everything has now been washed with water and its all opened up to dry out. > > So is it better to join the two hoses or cap them? Also should I just > try and measure the concentration and add water/coolant as neeed or > flush all over again? Thanks again for all the help. > > chris almida > -- Shawn Wright http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright '88 Westy 375k '85 Jetta D 263k '85 Jetta TD 482k (retired) ~This message sent by Pegasus Mail, the safe E-Mail alternative~ "Friends don't let friends use Outlook"
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