Scott and Listees:  To clarify my undrertanding of cooling
systems, we're only talking about sealing a system with a maximum of
12-14 psi before the coolant reservoir cap bleeds off the excess
pressure right?

DM&FS

At 06:24 PM 7/26/2009, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
>speaking of hose clamps.......those springy type original ones ........
>besides being a hazard almost to remove or install, I've seen where they
>just don't squeeze hard enough anymore, not that the clamps get weak, but
>that corrosion has built up under the hose ( especially on aluminum hose
>connections ) .
>  Nice repair there is to replace those springy ones with really good
>preferably german screw type hose clamps,  at any opportunity or reason.
>And clean that corrosion of course.
>
>a few spots to be watchful about -
>the T fittings on the heater hoses for the rear heater .........the metal
>ones rust and can be a problem eventually, and the later plastic type - ,
>sometimes those just crumble.
>but we love our vans !
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 9:19 AM
>Subject: Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank
>
>
>>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