OK, Thanks to all who have responded to quickly to my coolant leak
problem. I'm constantly amazed at how helpful you all are. I hope that
someday after I graduate from my Newbie status, I'll be able to pass some
tips and insight around to others in need. Because of your advice, I've
not panicked...yet.

 Well, the problem looks like it could be: Old hoses, Coolant pump, Oil
cooler, Plastic coolant tank. I'll check them all out later today after
work. Now, Darrell Boehler wrote saying that maybe my coolant shouldn't
be GREEN!!! What color is it supposed to be? Man, I don't know if the PO
was paying attention to the manual (The guy's nearly 85 years old) when
it says, "Phosphate Free Only". (My Syncro STILL has the little tag on
the coolant fill tank, the one behind the license plate, that says
phosphate free only. How can you miss that? And he had it serviced at the
VW dealer he bought it from!)

Anyway, what color is the proper coolant for Vanagons? He probably didn't
even know it needs to be changed regularly.

Hasta

Kevin...turinsky@juno.com
"Anchored, down in Anchorage---Alaska"
61:10:42 North
149:11:11 West
Elevation: 101 feet