In a message dated 12/9/98 11:06:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
bratjen@direct.ca writes:

<<  Mill Bay, B.C.
 >
 > 1987 Syncro Est Alia (self camperized)
 > 1995 Passat TD
 > (1982 Vanagon Diesel)
 > 1979 VW Bus (self- camperized) >>
 >
 >Hi, I was wondering why you have the 82 diesel vanagon in parenthesis? Is it
a
 >parts car?? If so I need the coolant tank as I've been told it is one that
 >only came on the diesel. Anyone else out there please let me know if you
know
 >where I can get a used one.
 >Thanks,
 >Michael Avrea
 >82 Westy Diesel
 >
 The Diesel Vanagon is sold to a friend and I am still supporting it with
 advice and occasional tuning.
 I do have a coolant tank on my trophy shelf. It has a crack and was part of
 a series of events that lead to an engine overheat and ultimaltely rebuild.
 I think I will keep it as one of my memorabilia. I would buy a new one
 (unfortunately a dealer item). If you are still not convinced I will tell
 you the whole story. >>

Hi Bj�rn,
	I just got mine a couple of months ago but from what I can see that tank
drove the previous owner/owners? crazy. It only has 75k on it and has been
rebuilt at least once, someone added a second radiator and fan and put it in
the spare tires place, and still didn't discover the real problem which it
would seem was the tank. Somehow where the pressure cap seats to the inside
rim of the tank it is all gouged out and therefore the cap was unable to fully
seal. Solved the problem (for now!) by placing a large O ring over the gouged
rim and now it holds the seal. I removed the second radiator and fan and it's
working just fine. I'm sure you would agree a good tank is a real good idea. I
just hate to spend the $100 dollars plus the dealer is asking! OK what's your
story?
Thanks again,
Michael Avrea
82 Westy Diesel