Happy Friday - I just picked up my 87 Syncro last night from a reputable
garage where I had the coolant system flushed and replaced.  It was late
and dark so I didn't check the coolant before I left the garage and had to
drive about 25 miles home.  All seemed well, except when I parked and shut
off the motor I could smell coolant VERY strongly.

This morning I was all set to go to work but decided to take a look at the
coolant level behind the license plate because that strong coolant smell
bothered me and I was unable to check it the night before.  I discover NO
coolant in the tank behind the license plate.  I had to go to work so could
not do a further inspection, and it was still dark out.

Any suggestions?

I have not had any problem with low level or no coolant in this bottle
prior to taking it to the shop to have the coolant flushed.  (I left a
voicemail for the mechanic; he is quite busy so I am not sure what time
today that he will get back to me and of course I am stressed out about
this since I spent a whole bunch of money at that shop this week.  The shop
does specialize in Vanagons, otherwise I would not have taken there).

Thanks, and have a great Friday and weekend.

Donna, 87 Syncro