That was it!!!!  It was bone dry under the engine and radiator, but
when I crawled under to take a look at the connection over the spare
tire, I saw that it was dripping!  Got it pushed on, tightened up,
filled up, burped, and am back on my way!!!!  Thank you again
Mark!!!!!'  You are awesome!!!

Julianna
1990 VW Vanagon Westfalia with Tiico conversion. (The Rastafalia)
1988 VW Vanagon. (James)

On Oct 9, 2013, at 8:05 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:

> 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)
>>