If combustion gases are getting inot the cooling system, then it is
possible for coolant to get into the cylinders. Some will burn of doing
some piston damage and some can get into the oil where it can do massive
bearing damage.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John Mosley
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 11:47 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: head gasket leaking exhaust into cooling system

I know this is a common problem but I don't have the money to fix wright
now.
I would like to try to do the head reseal myself next summer.
The question is how far can I drive the van like this? I drove it this
summer without
to much problem only adding coolant that it blue out but now with the
colder
weather
it seems to have gotten worse. It also seems to blow out more coolant
going
up long
hills. I have to make a trip xcountry think I can make it? I don't want
any
guaranty's
just your opinion.
   thanks in advance
                                             jack
                                                   91 GL