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• Re: Friday Question: What's Your "Dream Dash???"
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 12:43:31 -0500
  ...current van: - Voltage - Oil pressure - Water temperature - LED indicators for the radiator fan and glow plugs (if applicable) If you want to go for...
• Re: double thermostats
  Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 09:51:29 -0700
  ...right below the hazard switch to have an override for the radiator fan. I can run the fan at either low or high speed...
• Re: Power of a 2.0L Air cooled vs 2.1L???
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 08:00:37 -0700
  ...However I never have to worry about cooling issues (bleeding, t-stat, radiator). Sean Garrett 81 Westy (his) 95 EVC (hers) 87 Syncro (Subie...
• Re: EZ way to test rad fan?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 11 May 2012 16:13:46 -0700
  ...fan does indeed still >> work after being moved to the new radiator. >> >> =============== >> * This method can be used in any number of situations. > > Yes it...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 4 Mar 2010 01:00:01 -0800
  ...As the thermostat opens to allow flow to the radiator it > also > closes a bypass. The design keeps temperatures close throughout. Not only > is...
• Re: Comments on the Oil Cooler Upgrade Issue
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 03:06:06 EST
  ...Typically, if the coolant system is functioning correctly, the coolant temperature going out of the block to the radiator is typically 15 F hotter...
• Vanagon Goodies! (new tachs, pwr door locks, idle stabs)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 17:03:53 EDT
  ...I also have one brand new VW dealer radiator for $195 left if anyone is interested in that. This is a VW made radiator...
• Re: looking for a front reciever
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:18:59 -0400
  Spare in front of radiator not a good idea. You will need the fan full tome for cooling. Unless you have a Syncro just...
• Re: How to remove lower front grill?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 13:33:17 -0500
  ...Works great, and a radiator shop owner who'd just worked on another one without the screws complemented me on what I did. Seems...
• Re: '85 Temp. "Warning Light of Doom" - Question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 12:28:07 -0400
  ...I then religiously check the level of >coolant in the main and recovery tanks (both OK), and even check the >radiator bleed screw (no...
• Re: EV Resister
  Historical mailing list - hal
  Tue, 06 Feb 96 11:02:38 EST
  ...The problem was a failure of the ballast resister for the high-speed radiator fan. I just got off the phone with the Head...
• Re: Radiator hoses
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 07:26:09 -0400
  Sorry to disaggree but I do not recommend this. The screw type once on will not allow for changes in materieal changes over time...
• Freon!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 11:02:35 -0500
  My brother was trying to take the radiator out of our '87 Syncro Westy weekender a while back and unconsciously almost killed himself!!! I...
• New to List, Best Bus?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 11:19:57 -0700
  ...I'm pretty VW knowledgeable, but radiators and fuel injection have been outside of my scope of interest until now. I checked your information...
• Re: Bleeding the Coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 22:40:08 -0500
  ...For best flow to the front heater and the radiator, the two hoses should be isolated, not connected together. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Those darn hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 14:56:58 -0700
  ...expanding/contracting) I need to put new hose clamps and and radiator feed/return lines.....my question is: Can i use expendable hose clamps...
• Service work for a 2 year cold vehicle. no vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Owen Brand
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 19:36:10 -0600
  ...Drivetrain Changing all fluids (oil, tranny, transfer, flush radiator) Draining the gas tank and fuel lines r & r plugs, cap, rotor (clean where possible...
• For Sale - Vanagon Dual Tube Ballast Resistor / New
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 16:26:20 -0700
  ...251 971 284 E for Radiator Fan, for models without air conditioning According to Bus Depot ... this part fits; Vanagon (2.1 Liter) 1986...
• Rad Hose Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Sat, 22 Nov 2003 14:22:14 -0500
  ...Replacing both forward radiator hoses, where the lower hose aft end connects, the tube is barbed in the plastic itself, metal sleeve inside the...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 09:37:36 -0800
  ...I will check the temp of the radiator, that's a good tip. I'm very knowledgeable about the aircooled, still learning on the...
• Re: oil leak on 83.5 Canadian 1.9L wbx
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 2 May 2004 12:38:32 -0500
  ...Took a piece of the crumbling hose into a FLAPS when I got home, they matched it with a radiator hose that has been...
• How do you purge and capture all the antifreeze?
  Historical mailing list - matt
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 11:26:01 -0400
  ...To purge, I disconnected the radiator hoses, opened the bleeder, captured the antifreeze, and reconnected hoses. Then I disconnected one rear hose from one...
• Re: new member--85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 21:15:02 -0400
  ...1985 Vanagon Westy, 4-speed, 138,000 >miles, head gaskets done, radiator replaced, decent >tires, interior in decent shape, body straight--except >(here's...
• Re: Rear heater core during summer
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 09:57:55 -0700
  ...I had an '85 with cooling problems (later replaced the radiator). On summer trips on the highway, climbing mountain passes, I had the rear...
• another road trip summary
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:20:25 -0800
  ...Checked coolant several times-added a few ounces, bled radiator-not much air. No overheating, nothing wrong. We ignored it the last time it...
• Re: Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:39:07 -0800
  The only really important thing about the pipes is that you have the coolant going through the radiator the correct direction. What engine are...
• Electrical questions. Radiator fan circuit from 85 Vanagon into 81 air cooled Westy.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:04:05 -0800
  Hi all. If I'm reading this correctly, P 97.66 in Bentley shows a relay that when energized by "Rad Fan Thermo Sw...
• Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:39:12 -0400
  ...I ran low on coolant from a leaking radiator and had it idling , that coupled with no air flow blew the o ring. I...
• Re: Front end rattle solved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 10 May 2021 11:33:24 -0400
  ...The solution came from Dennis, He told me to check the radiator to see if it was moving slightly at the top. It was...
• Re: Don't Leave Home Without Them: Hoses/Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:10:20 -0400
  Do you mean Radiator Hose Repair Coupling Kits? http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_3-Piece-Radiator-Hose-Repair-Kit-Victor...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:27:33 -0800
  ...then as it warms up, that circuit is closed off, and the main circuit to the radiator is opened. with no t-stat, it...
• Re: Using Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:57:33 -0400
  ...This stuff is phenomenal and > will lower radiator temps as much as 33 degrees. > Regards > Mark Magee 90 Carat > Kemah TX USA > John 14...
• Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jan 2016 21:44:36 -0500
  ...Worse is that it actually bypasses coolant flow available to the radiator. It would be better to feed this from the heater loop similar...
• Re: Coolant air, overflow, fried head gasket, "burping" out air (long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Nettles
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 23:24:45 -0500
  ...I also got pretty good at the true bleed procedure ;) (When its blowing the steam, open up the bleeder at the radiator... THEN get...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:28:42 -0500
  ...Many vehicles use a tranny cooler inside the radiator or some type of heat exchanger that uses the coolant. What you should do is...
• Re: Gas/fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:11:42 -0800
  ...I *knew* I had that going on once ( since I ran the van off an auxiliary tank ) and back when radiator shops worked on...
• Re: Need Help On Flushing Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:17:34 EDT
  ...My theory is; due to it's distance from the engine, the radiator ended up with a lot of debris settling out in it...
• Re: bubbling in coolant during flush
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 May 2002 18:06:03 -0400
  ...Well, I couldn't get coolant to leave the radiator valve (after it began pouring out of the main tank reserve). I had to...
• Re: Problem with Overheating with ABA conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 18:07:55 -0500
  ...But when you go to the center of the van the two plastic pipes aren't more than slightly warm and the radiator is...
• Re: HELP! Blackbeard Update-Not Good.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:02:40 -0400
  ...2,649. >>> Cost to repair (minus the radiator, because he couldn't actually get to the >>> radiator to look at it) is $4,500...
• Re: What's up with silicone coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Sun, 15 Mar 2020 07:02:59 -0400
  ...still use Stainless or plastic for the pipes from engine to radiator? > > Eric > > >> On Mar 14, 2020, at 6:02 PM, Dan N <dn92610...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:21:49 -0500
  ...PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> > wrote: > > > > I removed the lower radiator hose and used a small air compressor and > chuck wrapped in a...
• Re: Expansion Tank Defect
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 21:01:40 -0700
  ...I ran it on the driveway until the Radiator fan came on. The threads then sealed as they should. We got our Westy back...
• Re: Oil Pressure Lamp?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 May 2012 13:55:12 -0400
  ...Over the past two evenings my son and I pulled the radiator and put a new one in. We took the van for a...
• re: Moose
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 01 May 96 19:04:38 CDT
  ...broke the windshield, crushed the hood, broke both headlights out, and holed the radiator. scared the bejeesus out of the humans inside, but didn...
• Shakedown cruise
  Historical mailing list - James E. Ferree
  Thu, 15 Aug 1996 09:08:47 +0000
  ...To replace the temp gauage, where is it? Is the guage the same as the switch on the bototom of the radiator? The oil...
• RE: Freon Conversions / Substitutes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 8 Jul 97 19:18:19 UT
  ...summer it would overheat even without A/C - replaced the clogged radiator this year.) The cost of FR-12 here is 1/4 that...
• Re: Idling high and uneven. Problem filling with coolant.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 20:49:17 -0700
  ...push all of the air uphill through the system to the radiator and pressurize the system. If you think 16" is way up there...
• Re: '93 Eurovan Engine/Tranny Replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Southards
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 22:52:39 -0500
  Either those plugs were stuck, or your mechanic didn't know that the radiator swings forward away from the engine for easy access to...
• For WBX Owners with Suspected Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 16:10:44 EST
  ...Tapered nose on the test chamber fits the radiator neck of most gasoline, diesel and LPG powered engines. Included Blue test fluid turns yellow...
• Re: Vanagon Tow Bar questions..
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 25 May 2003 12:30:20 -0400
  ...box beam that you don't line your holes up with radiator brackets and such. good luck jonathan On Sun, 25 May 2003, Brian...
• Re: Hot Foot Syndrome...what is solution?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:36:58 -0400
  ...If it's heat soaking through the metal from the radiator, adding insulation to that area is your best bet. The Bently also details...
• Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 18:09:49 -0400
  At 03:58 PM 7/21/2006 -0400, Kim Brennan wrote: >Well. You should look at it sometime, and you'd find out why...
• buying cooling fan thermo-switch, which one do you recommend?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:37:31 -0400
  I live in Ohio so hot summers and average winters and am replacing my radiator this week. Going to do the fan switch since...
• Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:39:45 -0800
  ...And blocking the radiator is pointless since the thermostat has presumably taken note of the coolness and has blocked radiator flow, as designed. No...
• Re: Might be for Sale 87 Westy - long
  Historical mailing list - Bryan
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 10:20:45 -0800
  ...you can get antennas from pep boys. > dents? pop it out yourself from behind, or live with it. > have you seen your radiator hoses...
• Re: '91 Westy Coolant/Fan
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 17:22:49 -0700
  Woops, forgot to mention that just after I got the radiator fan to come on by turning the A/C on, with the A...
• Re: Back From Mothballing, Mystery Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 9 May 2012 07:25:52 -0400
  ...Might help to take off the grill to see the radiator. Remove the rubber from and old valve stem or buy one designed for...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 22:07:01 -1000
  ...Especially automatics that also have > the ATF cooler as part of the radiator circuit. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Plastic Ramps
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 09:55:22 -0400
  ...Once I get my van in the air and the new radiator shows up I should have a very funny and slightly educational radiator...