Not long after I bought my '88 Westy, I got the WBX engine to at least run
better. (idle issues mostly). At that time, I didn't see any coolant
leaks, the power
was "ok", so I thought I'd stick with that engine platform.

The recent coolant loss issue that cropped up was kind of a bummer.
Many are familiar with that feeling. The worst part is that it appeared
to be a coolant use issue.
The good news is that I am about certain I found the leak;
the rear heater valve O ring.
Since removing the heater and capping the lines, I haven't
seen the coolant level change in about 150 KM's.

So, a big thanks to the helpful folks on this list!

I think that leak issue fell into the 'insidious leak' types that (Jim
Felder?) mentioned.

Hopefully I won't eat these words!  ;)

Neil.

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