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Please help!

After spending all day replacing thermostat, ALL cooling hoses, cleaning expansion tank, installing old radiator (after sending out for pressure test/ roding out), and checking all belt tensions in my 1985 245 turbo wagon, (whew!).....I have developed a coolant "drip" around the bell-housing for the transmission.

The bottom portion of the thermostat housing appears "moist", though I cleaned the mating surfaces carefully (or so I thought) and replaced the rubber o-ring supplied with the thermostat. I asked IPD if there was a gasket for the thermostat housing I should replace while I have the cover off, and they said, "no". It's frustrating, after doing all this work, to find a mystery leak. It is difficult for me to pinpoint the exact location of the leak. I have checked all the tightness of all hose clamps, and have re-tightened the thermostat bolts. I even checked as best i could around the body of the water pump... no luck there.

Has anybody had a similar problem? I am almost afraid to start the motor. I have thought about driving 3 mi. to my freind's German car garage, and asking him to take a look.

Last question.....(I promise) .... My "brake failure" warning light on the dash lights up intermittently (mostly in the rain). Sometimes during daily driving, the pedal suddenly "goes soft" I plan on bleeding the braking system..hopefully this will take care of it.

I also installed IPD's front and rear anti-sway bars. Since my turbo already had stock bars (although smaller), I am curious to feel the difference. AND I installed new steering rack boots.

I'm beat.

Any advice on the cooling and braking problems would be MUCH appreciated.

Thanks,

Bundy.