

| Subject: | Re: Disappearing coolant |
| From: | EMZ |
| Date: | Thu, 29 Apr 1999 06:59:54 -0400 |
On Wed, 28 Apr 1999, Kevin Gilbert wrote:
> Dear Listees,
> The coolant in the overflow tank on my '84 Westfalia/80,000 miles will
> disappear in a 75-100 mile highway trip. My exhaust appears white and steamy.
> I'm assuming there is an internal leak (no puddles outside). My questions:
> 1. Is a head gasket replacement in my future? Soon?
Yes
> 2. If I do nothing but refill overflow tank, what will happen? When?
You will end up cracking a head, or a piston, and maybe trashing
the motor.
> 3. Are there other reliable, low-cost fixes to the problem?
Yes replace headgaskets. For what your getting, (if done right)
its not that expensive.
> Thanks,
> Kevin
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