I drove one for 3 years like that.  It only dripped when below freezing,
just on one side.  Only had to add a small about every few winter months.

Jason
84 Westy
90 LT Florida

On Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 6:29 PM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:

> That's pretty standard that a weak head gasket would start to drip this
> time of year.
> The cold makes it worse.
>
> I've run plenty of vanagons with heads that dripped in the winter, but
> didn't the other seasons. Just keep an eye on it and especially if you're
> planning an upgrade.... consider just what the engine is really worth once
> it's all said and done (likely not much), and assess the risk accordingly
> (likely not much).
>
>