>From: rrecardo@webtv.net (' ')

>I would be a very wise move on your part to pressurize the cooling
>system prior to making a snap judgement call and pulling the heads.

>Have  someone do this for you that has  manual hand pump type testing
>equipment, or purchase your own and locate the possible origin of the
>leak.

>Could be a weeping hose, or loose clamp.

>This is the easiest way to locate and pin point the leak.

>I can't tell you how many time's I have thought the same as you are,
>only to find a cracked hose up above or in front of the heads.

What if I still want to so that I may replace the pushrod tube seals? Are
they like the Type I engines in that you have to remove the heads to replace
them? Or are they like the Type IV engines where they have O rings and a
retainer.

Michael Knight
'77 Westy Deluxe, "el Verde"
'85 Vanagon GL, nameless