[a2-16v-list] slow coolant leak on 2.0L 16V

[John Erhardt]

Wow,  it's been so long since I've received a message from this list 
that I thought it was dead.  It also don't help that yahoo keeps putting 
the messages in the spam folder.  anyway, I've got a very slow leak from 
the aluminum coolant flange at the front of the engine, mounted to the 
lower portion of the intake manifold.  The coolant appears where a hose 
(which goes down to the water pump) is clamped around it.  i've already 
tightened that clamp numerous times.  i suppose the clamp could be 
loosening up.  It's very heard to get a mirror in there to see anything. 
 Also, I've run my finger around the area to see if i feel wetness 
anywhere else other than where the hose is.  I thought I'd ask for ideas 
before i just take it all apart and replace everything.

thanks,
JohnE
90 Jetta GLI
92 Corrado VR6