I hope it's your water pump, but I've had both the gasket and pump leak over
the years.

My pump started dripping last winter during cold snap. I don't drive it in
the winter, so yes, they can develop a leak when not in use.  Look for a
drip at the weep hole on the bottom of the pump. Replace it immediately, the
bearings will fail in short order--coolant is not a good lubricant!

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Roy Nicholl
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2015 5:41 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