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Subject:Re: Leaky rear heater
From:Jack R
Date:Fri, 15 May 2020 10:39:09 -0400

Have you changed your coolant line from front to back?
If you have a pin-hole leak in your main line, under pressure, it could leak.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Palmer
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2020 10:35 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Leaky rear heater

Hi everyone.  I had my rear heater replace a few weeks ago after noticing the smell of coolant.  Didn't notice any leaks, until my mechanic told me he saw coolant dripping from the body.  It must have been a pretty small leak.

It's been running fine with no smell since replacement but the other day i found a puddle on the ground underneath the rear bench area.  I took the cover off and keep expecting to see it sitting there in a puddle of coolant but nothing.  Is there anywhere else it might be leaking if it's not the heater itself?

Thanks

Jeff

85 Westfalia