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Hi Jim,
    My 86 had a coolant pump leak  and coolant ran out the weep hole, down
onto the oil cooler, and down the oil filter, mahle of course, before it
dripped on the ground.  If you get the right angle you can see the coolant
pump weep hole, it should be mostly dry with little or no sign of coolant
flow or stain.
Darrell

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Sandahl <sandahl@MALIBUONLINE.COM>
To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM <vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Monday, December 28, 1998 7:08 PM
Subject: Vanagon Stranded in Yuma, AZ...

>I guess I need a little help diagnosing here.   My 87GL is leaking water at
>a fast pace, with the drips pouring from the oil filter mount, only when
the
>engine is running.   Where the actual leak is I cannot determine without at
>least removing some of the sheetmetal and viewing in the daylight.
>
>Does this sound like something simple like a hose or waterpump, or a more
>complex problem like a head gasket?
>
>I will probably have to leave the van in Yuma and head back to LA in a
>borrowed car, so also does anyone have a suggestion for a shop in Yuma, AZ?
>
>Thanks and Merry Christmas!
>Jim Sandahl
>