One more time - Leaking head gaskets should be ruled out by someone who knows how to find them. Eyeballing the coolant reservoir is not good enough. It's a common failure in elderly engines, & the initial symptoms are exactly what you describe. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .