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Subject:Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
From:Chris S
Date:Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:13:31 -0400

2.1l WBX have an oil-to-coolant heat exchanger just above the oil
filter.  I'd check that.  The good news is that it's not too horribly
difficult to replace.

On 3/23/09, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
> Just went to check the fluids and my overflow coolant tank is full of oil.
> The main tank looks like it has oil in it also.  Only driven about 10-15
> miles since my kid came back from Spring Break.  Not noticing any probs so I
> am blown away by this right now. What is my next step, please? Not noticing
> any leaks under the vehicle.  Waiting for theoil to settle so I can take a
> reading.  Just changes it before he left to Forida about 3 weeks ago. TIA
> :-(((
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>

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