Yes ... I'm in denial about that one too ;-) ... would it leak if the engine has not been running?

On 10-Jul-2015, at 21:42, Dennis Haynes wrote:

> Can also be water pump.
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Roy Nicholl
> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2015 8:41 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
> 
> All,
> 
> I went out to shift the Hyena ('88 WBX Westy) this evening and found a small
> damp spot underneath. A closer look and I see small drips of coolant coming
> of the rear of the engine (or the rear mount).   The van has not been
> running in 2+ weeks, and I do not recall the leak prior.  
> 
> I check the expansion tank and it was just at the "min" line.  I didn't have
> time to crawl underneath before dark this evening, but where the van has not
> been running, I'm hoping for a loose or cracked hose at the rear of the
> engine (AFAIK, the hoses are all original) and not the gaskets on the
> jacket.
> 
> An suggestions or bets?   As long as it's not the water jacket, I'll be
> happy.
> 
> Roy