After finishing my rebuilt, I found the water pump was making a bit of
noise.  It was getting noticeably worse over the last two days.  Tonight, it
became a horrendous squeal.  Now I know what people have been talking about
on the vanagon list.

So, it finally went.  I got as close to home as I reasonably could, and had
it towed the rest of the way. No permanent damage done- no overheating-  I
could still touch the block and head without burning myself..

so, I assume it was failing, but still moving coolant.  It seemed to
completely cease up in it's final moments.  Is this typical?  I'll know
exactly what happened when I get it off the engine next week.

Bradley Flubacher
State College, PA
'81 diesel rabbit
'82 diesel westy
'82 diesel van
'84 GL wasserboxer