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Subject:Re: Fw: Water Temperature Light /Now coolant leak...
From:John Meeks
Date:Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:29:43 -0500

On 2/16/07, Michael Hart <mjhart853@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Now to the question I have for you
> - Do you think I can drive my van home (20 miles) or should I get it put on a AAA transporter?
> Expansion tank is about two thirds full still, crack is < half an inch
>
> What's your opinion?
> Thanks,
> Mike,
> '87 Westy

Mike,
I had the same crack, sandpapered around it and used marine epoxy
putty. If you can press it into the crack and feather it out it has a
better chance of sticking.

I drove a half hour twice a day for five days till my replacement tank arrived.
--
John Meeks

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