Jack got it right...a corroded head stud packed it in - the stud between # 3
& 4 cylinder failed and which needs to be drilled out.  If I had money for a
prize I'd send it to Jack but I have to use my cash for the repair...perhaps
Jim can donate another haiku.

BT

On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 3:07 PM, Jack Botts <johnnyjewel43@hotmail.com>wrote:

> I have had 2 things happen to my 2.1 that cause your symptoms, neither of
> which would I wish on any Vanagon owner. 1.) a head/case bolt gave up --
> corroded right thru., and 2.) a crack developed between the valve seats on
> the head, pumping coolant into the combustion chamber. Hope your problem is
> less severe than either.
>
> Jack
> '86 (Go)Westy Weekender
> '05 Jetta diesel wagon
>
>
> > Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:43:03 -0700
> > From: beeceetee@GMAIL.COM
> > Subject: Ohh those VW gods...billowing blue smoke.
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>  >
> > So I just finished climbing a short hill and felt the power of the 2.1 in
> my
> > Westy decline slightly...a heard a honk and then saw people from the
> > sidewalk staring. I glanced out the rear view mirror and there was a very
> > large cloud of bluish smoke behind me. I quickly pulled over and turned
> the
> > ignition off. Nothing leaking - oil or water but the coolant refill tank
> > was bone dry - previously at the max level a few days ago when I checked.
> > The smoke smelled of burning oil.
> >
> > I quickly restarted the motor just top see if I could see or hear
> anything.
> > Motor sounded fine but was blowing blue. The temp guage was fine
> throughout
> > this ordeal. Anyway just about to get her flat bedded to a shop for
> repair.
> >
> > Theories, thoughts, words of wisdom?
> >
> >
> >
> > BT
> >
> > Freshly painted 86 Syncro Westy.
>
>