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Subject:Re: How to find out if engine was cooked?
From:John Bange
Date:Sun, 16 Apr 2006 13:01:48 -0700

>
> Someone talked about checking the coolant for bubbles - is this doable on
> the Vanagon? And how?
>

Start with the coolant pressure tank under the hatch fully filled and start
the engine. If bubbles start filling the tank with "air",  the head seals
are probably leaking combustion gases.

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"