[Vwdiesel] 81 Rabbit leaky coolant temp sender

[Sandy Cameron]

At 03:12 PM 03/07/2008 -0400, you wrote:
>hey guys
>second try on this
>there is some kind of temp sending unit on the back of my engine block  
>that is dripping
>been all through Haynes and could find no mention of it
>don't want to pull it without the replacement in hand
>location: back of the engine block about 1' above the oil pan drain plug
>has an electrical lead to it
>thanks for any help at all
>Rolf in MA


Ahaa! now, enouugh information....It's the block heater!  115v cord attached?

It is going to blow out and dump your coolant in one big gush...Instant
stop, or replace head.

Fix it quick. Get another frost plug block heater, follow instructions,
yank/pry/unscrew old one, catch coolant in kitty litter pan.  Install new
one, replace coolant, check for leaks, drive on.