[Vwdiesel] Can you believe this thing didn't overheat?

[Dave Cook]

I found this while deconstructing the Passat today.

The radiator was clearly leaking very very slowly.  The antifreeze would leak out and the water would evaporate away, leaving this coolant jelly.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2766386790034709434Qwplxl

The front of the radiator was very clogged.  Very clogged!  (The damage in the upper left is from the accident.)  

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2516839020034709434BzqUhF

Dave Cook