Sprung a coolant leak - Page 3

saabman · 02-12-2011, 03:33 PM

@Silver350
Yes was hoping that would happen free of charge

@Bettyford
Thanx I gathered that this is a common issue... and it is only leaking outwards...
Only thing I would want to ask you is :is there anything particular to be careful about when doing this? I mean these guys are Jeep specialists

bettyford · 02-12-2011, 07:35 PM

No. They can handle it im sure. Assuming they do motor work as well I bet some of those Jeeps have Chevy engines in them.

Ron

saabman · 03-04-2011, 03:55 PM

Well a quick update:
Parts delayed from the US... something went wrong... But work isstarting next week

Shall keep you posted on progress... should be ready for our Easter trip with our modified trailer

Thanks for all your support

Bit jealous of you guys already camping as I was hoping to get a snow-camp in but it is all thawing out so fast now...

saabman · 03-11-2011, 03:25 AM

Getting the van back this afternoon (morning for you guys

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Can't wait...

LenS · 03-11-2011, 08:11 AM

about 110k miles on 2000 chev w 350 engine. Have not had an engine problem. Knock on wood

saabman · 03-11-2011, 11:59 AM

Ok well all seems well... the guys at the shop were all having a beer as it was a bit hard work

and my Van is purring like Hal The Van's technical inspector

Well pleased ready for more travel and DIY projects...

After all that emotion I had to compensate : bought a Yamaha XT 660...

saabman · 03-14-2011, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LenS

about 110k miles on 2000 chev w 350 engine. Have not had an engine problem. Knock on wood

My Van's first owner was a dealer using it for local client transport and in 12 years only clocked up 50'000 kms (31 000 miles)

I would say that lack of use was probably what brought on the gasket issue. And since I have had the Van I have almost doubled the milage so maybe it was a shock to the old girl