> > 
> > Well, after finally finading some Prestone Long Life coolant, I am
> > preparing to change it today.
> 
> Consider leaving some room for Redline Water Wetter. This will greatly
> reduce corrosion and allow the coolant to transfer heat better. This
> product breaks down the surface tension of water, allowing it to hug the
> cylinder head walls much better, causing less eddys and turbulence and
> therefore pitting and corrosion. I just bought some and will install
> soon. Type Water Wetter in at Alta Vista and there are web pages on
> this. As well there have been discussions on the list about this.

Thanks - I looked at this last year & will pick some up next week. If 
I recall, it's a small bottle like ~1/2 quart, right? 
So far so good - I have loosened all but 2 of the bolts needed.
Presumably after draining the heads/engine loop, I will need to drain 
the radiator side of the system which is blocked by the thermostat, 
right? I am thinking of dropping one of the large hoses leading to 
the rad, just to the right of the trans - does this sound sensible?

Back to work... :)

Shawn & Janis Wright
'88 Westy (338k) '85 Jetta TD (375k)
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