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Subject:Re: Coolant Leak, Cold Weather
From:Gregor Brandt
Date:Mon, 20 Dec 1999 12:52:45 -0600

On Mon, 20 Dec 1999, Dan Fleming wrote:

> Okay, I've had the Syncro for several weeks now. Drove it from San Diego
> (Warm) to the high desert (cold) this weekend. In the mornings, I
> noticed a small coolant leak. Back here in San Diego, no leak.
>
> Anyone experienced a cold-weather only coolant leak before?
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> DDF
>

This is typical.  In the cold weather everything shrinks and a marginal
system will leak.  Consider it an early warning sign.  If its the heads,
start saving up now.

Gregor Brandt

I'd rather be rock climbing.