FYI

Mine just developed a pin hole leak. In addition to shooting out coolant, I
think it introduced a bubble to the coolant system. I replaced my tank for
$29.95 with the bus depot folks. Cheap and worthwhile replacement from one who
knows!!

Later!

Bill

>===== Original Message From Peter <printstud@BIGFOOT.COM> =====
>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

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Bill Transue
thetrans@mailandnews.com