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Subject:Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank
From:Michael Sullivan
Date:Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:35:27 -0500

Start simple.  Keep the coolant level correct. Then start worrying if it
fails.  My .02.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Bernie <berniej@gmail.com> wrote:

> Michael,
> Thank you for your help.
> I checked hoses from the H pipe and one has some rust on
> clamp so I think that must be the problem.
> Very slow leak and happens only after engine has been running.
> Do you think there is a good chance that this is only problem.
> Thank you very much.
>
> Bernie
> Vancouver
>
> On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 9:19 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> How much did you lose?  Check the hose clamps to the overflow and the main
>> tank.
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>> 73 Beetle
>>
>>
>>  On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 11:02 AM, Bernie <berniej@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I just got back from a little trip and noticed that I have a slow coolant
>>> leakthat is coming from the coolant tank.
>>> When I got under the bus there was a little steam coming from engine as
>>> well.
>>> It's an 85 and the head gasket has never been done.
>>> How serious does this sound boys?
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Bernie
>>> Vancouver
>>>
>>
>>
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