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Subject:Re: Loss of Power after carwash
From:Michael Sullivan
Date:Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:31:57 -0500

Well it was between the marks when I went to the beach and upon rinsing it
and having the problem start, I checked and noticed that it was near full.
I drained it down to between the markes.  Also checked the cap on the main
tank and coolant sprayed out a little when I removed it. Thanks for the
help.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 4:29 PM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote:

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> Michael,
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> When you say the coolant overflow tank is full, do you mean up to the top?
> It should be between MIn and Max markings.
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> Angus Gordon
> Bainbridge Island WA
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> birdworks@gmail.com
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> On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 6:16 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
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>> BTW-Pressure is coming out of exhaust. Feels like the engine gets hot
>> quick,
>> though I could be wrong.  Temp gauge seems to take awhile.  My coolant
>> overflow and pressure tanks are full. Will pull all wires and try to test
>> cyllinders later. thanks.
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>> 73 Beetle
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>> On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 8:07 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com
>> >wrote:
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>> > I'm thinking it feels like a clogged fuel filter(>6 months old) I was on
>> > empty when this started so I filled up and no change. I hate to think it
>> was
>> > a coincidence. Gonna pull the filter today.
>> >  Michael in San Antonio
>> > 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>> > 73 Beetle
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