In a message dated 96-02-01 14:30:31 EST, tcarrington@tele-tv.com writes:

>     Tom F. wrote:
>     
>     >>Tom Carrington  failed to note why he doesn't really want to
>     >>*drive* his new Diesel Westy to Washington: the coolant is
>     >>apparently a water/oil emulsion.
>     
>     Details...deatils...details! :) I considered driving it, but after 
>     considering the Maher/V6anagon and Grendel sagas, I just can't afford
>time 
>     off from work.!
>     
>     >>Glad the Autotrain idea sounds good, though you ought to ask
>     >>about the maximum allowable vehicle height...I think those
>     >>railcars are enclosed.

Your diesel is equipped with an oil to water oil cooler.  These often fail
internally and allow the oil into the cooling system  This is usual cause of
this condition.  Check this thouroughly before condeming engine or head or
head gasket.  2.1L vanagons have same stupid set-up.