If  only it was that simple !
these cooling systems have many, many parts throughout the van ......
and numerous failure modes.
that's not a slam or put -down ..........just a note that there are many
funny ways vanagon cooling systems get issues.
The ones where 'it's a leak' ........those are the easy ones.   lol.
scott

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank

> 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
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>