Check for a leaking outer head gasket or maybe even the water pump is
dripping onto the cooler. It is rare for the cooler to fail externally.
As for the oil cooler leaking oil from above, make sure the nut on the
center pipe above the filter is tight. Also, it is common for the gasket
between the cooler and the case to shrink and leak.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of aj
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 5:16 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: water leak

I have a minor water leak coming off the lowest tip of the oil cooler.
The two hoses above the oil cooler are dry to the touch
and were changed approximately two years ago.  The sight lines make it
difficult to determine exactly where the fluid is coming from.
In the past I have had to excessively (my perception) tighten the oil
filter in order to avoid an oil drip at he cooler.  Any information
concerning
this problem would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Alex