At 10:08 AM 12/16/2009, Greg Potts wrote:
>At the core of all this though, there is a problem I am wondering how to
>solve... The telemetry that VW designed to monitor conditions in our
>engines is TERRIBLE!!! And as it ages it is not getting better.
>
>This past week I developed a small leak in a coolant hose. The hose in
>question was the one that feeds water from the pump into the thermostat
>housing. The only warning I had was when the low coolant light started
>flashing. The engine temps came up a little, but not a lot. I pulled over,
>checked the coolant level and it was low. I could not see a leak because
>the coolant level had already dropped below the thermostat hose, and I had
>stopped the engine.

Dear Greg,

I'm not sure what you're asking for.  You had a leak and the leak
detector told you so.  At that point it was on you to determine if it
was a neglected slow leak that would let you drive a few more miles,
or an active leak that meant the van had to stop right there while
you took a hike for water.

Yours,
David