On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 8:50 AM, Harold Teer<teer.vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Now, I am starting to think it could be the water pump. �Not leaking yet
> that I can see and I have lost no coolant in the 1,000 miles since we have
> left home.
>
> What do you think? � Will try and check email this evening or in the
> morning.

I seem to recall Scott Daniels (of turbo vans) posts regarding a
cooling system additive that helps lubricate parts. Sorry. Can't
recall brand/application etc.

Assuming water pump is making the noise, you might want to search the
archives under his name. If this stuff is suitable for this, it may
help "nurse" the pump along.

Neil.

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