You might check the 2 main radiator hoses up front by the spare tire on
the passenger side. If one of those works loose you might not notice the
dripping.

Mark

Julianna Thoennes wrote:

>
> First off, I am in a 1990 Vanagon, but it has a Tiico conversion.  2.0
> 92 Golf.
>
> I saw the temp light go off, and pulled over.  Opened the inner tank,
> and found no water!  There were no billows of steam, no water dumping
> on the ground.  Thankfully had water, and poured in 2 gallons!!!  Let
> the engine cool of course, and it was warmish water. Normally when I
> put this much water in, I have a leak somewhere!  No foamy oil either
> btw.  Walked to the nearest farm house, filled my gallon jugs, and
> filled the overflow tank too.  Let it run a bit, and topped it off
> inside.  Drove about ten miles, and pulled over to the McDonalds in
> Willow, CA to fill my bottles, and the temp light went off just as I
> pulled in to the parking lot.  Empty inside tank again!!!  No dumped
> water, or steam!  No foam in the oil. Dark out, but checking hoses
> now.  Need more minds, as I am not a mechanic!  Called the rescue
> squad, but no one is home.  :D
> My cell number is 541-231-4383. Thanks!!!!!!
>
> Julianna
> 1990 VW Vanagon Westfalia with Tiico conversion. (The Rastafalia)
> 1988 VW Vanagon. (James)
>