I have had to replace this tank in every Vanagon I've owned. Total
of 4. Good thing it's cheap and easy.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Sat, 23 Oct 1999, Peter wrote:

> Hi Fellow Syncronauts!
>         I wanted to know what your experiences were with  the Coolant
> Expansion Tank!
>          I recently heard that all  Vanagon Coolant Expansion Tanks explode
> at about 80K miles, which can be a real bummer if you're off on some trip,
> out in the middle of the desert, as I plan to be!
>         I'm now at 84K and I can see (when i look closely) some very fine
> superficial hairline cracks (they almost look like just scratches, but I
> know they're not, by the pattern they form) on the tank.  I'm debating
> wheather to replace mine now, or wait (and bring the spare tank along with
> me, and all the tools & anti freeze & distilled H20 etc, just in case).
>    I have now heard from one '90 syncro owner who had it happen around
> 100-150K (couldnt remember exactly)
>   Thanks for sharing your experience,
>
> Peter '87 Syncro
>