You were right !!!  Although the leaking coolant appeared to be coming
from the oil cooler ( and I was convinced it WAS the cooler) I found out
after swapping the cooler that it was NOT the problem. The oring seal on
the water pump was the issue and coolant was getting by there and only
looked as if it was dripping off the cooler.

Thanks for all the replies..!!  This is a difficult thing to diagnose
b/c of tight access and limited visibility.

-john
> Never, urban legend. I even never had any problem with the oil cooler O-ring
> (oil).
>
> When I see oil leak in that area I always look elsewhere.
>
> This is not a "problem part"
>
> Ben
> http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm
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>> I am curious how often folks have seen an Oil Cooler leak Coolant ?
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