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Question by Yaso
Submitted on 11/6/2003
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I have a Vanagon 1984 watercooled engine and the water and transmission oil keeps mixing together.  The oil and water has not reached the engine but it is causing havoc.


Answer by BST
Submitted on 12/21/2003
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You need new cylinder heads.  A common problem on Vanagons.  Buy the ones from APC made in Spain, they last longer.  Only use phosphate free coolant.  Good Luck

 

Answer by Ken
Submitted on 4/17/2005
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The water cooling section of your radiator that cools the transmission oil has developed a leak and because the transmission oil passes through the radiator to cool it, since the oil cooler for the transmission is leaking the radiator fluid and the transmission oil can mix.  replace your radiator.

 

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