[Vwdiesel] More coolant issues

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/17/2010 9:51:22 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
ub3ratl4sf00 at gmail.com writes:

> so I fixed the leak on my 81 rabbit. But NOW the engine is running hot 
> and
> coolant is coughing out of the overflow tank, it won't keep coolant in! I
> initially thought blown headgasket, however I am not getting bubbles and 
> no
> white smoke....it just steams and throws up coolant! Should I try 
> replacing
> the water pump? Also I have a new thermostat installed...but the 
> overheating
> is recent.
> 

  You checked for bubbles in the reservoir or the return stream from 
the small hose?  You have to check for a steady stream, if it's 
intermittent, then you probably have a gasket leak or low coolant.
    Loren