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			I can't tell you if its normal or not, but I sometimes experience the same thing.  Usually after a drive when it's really hot outside, or if I have driven the car pretty hard.  I dont believe my car has any coolant problems, at least I hope not.  I would like to hear more input on this also.  I have a 99 w/ approx. 52,500miles w/ tiptronic tranny.
		 
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