I had no idea that I could!  Although I knew about non-poisonous
anti-freeze, I didn't think it could be used in a Vanagon.  I will also
discuss that with the mechanic.  Thanks VERY much for that info!
Patti
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On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 4:19 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> to Patti.....
> re
> I'm also EXTREMELY concerned about my dogs or cat getting their paws in the
>
>> tiny leak, licking them, and then getting poisoned.
>>
>
> There is an anti-freeze that is not poisonous to animals.
> Look for it where they sell anti-frz.   Any store that has a good
> selection,
> will have this 'other' type of anti-frz for sale, or they should.
>
> 'regular poisonous' anti-freese is etylene glycol.  I 'think' the
> non-poisonous kind is propylene glycol, but don't quote me on that,.
> Main point is .......
> given your conern for pets you might want to run non-poisonous anti-freeze
> in your vanagon.
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Aristotle Sagan" <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 2:12 PM
> Subject: Re: How long do I have?
>
>
> I told you it's a reasonable diagnosis. The pump leaks  when it's
> starting to fail. There is a weep hole that will put out a bit of
> fluid.
>
> That's a good thing , if that's the only issue. It could be a lot more
> expensive than that.
>
> tim in san jose
>
> On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 12:33 PM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Update: Although right now it's only a small leak, the mechanic said it
>> was
>> the water pump. I hope that's a reasonable diagnosis.
>>
>> I'm not worried about cost, as it's still covered under warranty until
>> next
>> spring. Since cost isn't really a factor right now, I'd rather nip it in
>> the bud before I end up getting stuck somewhere.
>>
>> I'm also EXTREMELY concerned about my dogs or cat getting their paws in
>> the
>> tiny leak, licking them, and then getting poisoned.
>>
>> Patti
>> *********************************************
>>
>> On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 9:53 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu>
>> wrote:
>>
>>  John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> writes:
>>>
>>> > That "something blue" is most likely coolant - official VW coolant -
>>> > as it is the only fluid in a Vanagon that ever is blue to my
>>> > knowledge.
>>>
>>> Only other thing I can think of that could be blue is if the brake fluid
>>> is ATE "Super Blue". And if it is brake fluid that would be a rather
>>> more immediate concern than coolant.
>>>
>>> Allan
>>> --
>>> 1991 Vanagon GL
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Where ever you are, there you be. Unless you're driving my van, in
> which case, you ain't got there yet.
>