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• Re: Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 08:56:44 -0500
  ...close to that amount to run the evaporator fans, compressor clutch, radiator fan and the relays full time. I couldn't find any info...
• Re: Libby Bong and coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:55:19 -0800
  ...I know instructions say tall enough to be over the height of the radiator vent - but just how tall/long/high is that? Does...
• Re: This could be a real buy...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:39:43 -0600
  ...van that was originally air cooled must be quite a project. Radiator, fan, coolant lines ......... . I respect your skills and ambition. Good luck. mcneely...
• Re: question of oil level
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 30 Sep 94 9:02:56 PDT
  ...I can't get to the spark plugs without unhinging the > radiator...I'll only change plugs 4 or 5 times...I go up...
• Re: '78 Bus heater Project (continued)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 23:01:30 +0000
  ...Yep, I have been one of the strong proponents of the recirculation scheme, frankly the oil radiator might be a much better idea, but...
• '82 Diesel Westy Preventative Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Tue, 12 Nov 1996 08:38:18 -0800
  ...immediately? Is there a procedure for bleeding the air from the system, I did the bleeding last time at the radiator bleed screw? THANKS!!
• Re: Bumper extentions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 19:54:41 -0500 (EST)
  ...Specifically, I'd like the one that protects the headlights and > radiator from brush etc. I did see one that had a winch on...
• syncro coolant distribution unit, new part numbers
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 03 Jun 1997 08:26:52 -0700
  The coolant distribution unit is a plastic piece that routes coolant from the engine to the radiator and rear heater core. For some reason...
• Re: Vanagon BRA caution
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 08:26:52 -0500
  ...the factory with no mesh over the headlights (just over the radiator grill), yet they do not exhibit the flapping problem that you describe...
• Re: Help! Overheating
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 18 May 1998 12:37:06 -0400
  ...After I vented the coolant and then opened > the radiator bleed, coolant gushed out of that opening in the head > missing the expansion plug...
• Re: A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing"
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 20:55:34 GMT
  ...Ouch! I just got off the phone with the guy from the radiator shop. He said I need the following: compressor shaft seal receiver...
• Re: Diesel heater question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Pidcoe
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 21:03:31 -0500
  ...My concern now is for the summer but I guess that can wait! I did not hear the radiator fan come on so hopefully...
• Re: VW = no heat???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 00:46:43 -0500
  At 12:39 AM 1/16/2001, James Flanigan wrote: >Is there a seperate heater core, or does the radiator serve this function? The...
• Re: HELP! I need a screw size
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 15:21:24 -0800
  ...So, what size is that screw? It's the one > that fits in the bleeding hole on the passenger side of the radiator. Is...
• Temp gauge function
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 16:36:08 +0000
  ...Remember that the hottest Vanagon coolant temperature occurs at engine idle when there is NO ram air to cool the radiator. The longer you...
• Re: anti ferrze coolant
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:12:05 -0700
  ...of the same names coming up on my screen once again.... Radiator coolant, Prestone has some phosphate free orange stuff. What's the opinions...
• Re: oil in coolant-cracked head?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 12:08:19 -0500
  ...You really can't limp a Vanagon along with this problem, as you're finding out; the gases collect in the radiator and push...
• colder fridge
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Mon, 17 May 2004 15:12:40 -0400
  ...it outdoors instead of having the bare pipe acting like a radiator. David 1982 Westy --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG...
• Re: Running Hot?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 10:55:51 -0700
  ...on it .The > previous owner just had the water pump and radiator > replaced. Ok now when i first start it in the > morning it...
• Re: Temp Gauge Out, Heat Blasting
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:26:24 -0500
  ...Solution for the summer is to remove the spare and look up under > the front of the van, near the radiator and find the...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part V???
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 08:39:18 -0800
  ...well as all other > cars and light-duty trucks with aluminum radiators. This patented formula > has a concentrated blend of premium, long-lasting inhibitors...
• 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:14:07 -0500
  ...Tomorrow I will finish getting coolant finished and bleed the radiator. That 2.1--that's the toughest engine I've done yet. I...
• Re: 85 Westfalia (New to me) Help please
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 09:05:59 -0700
  ...when i picked the bus up the guy told me it needs a radiator. It works but it gets plugged up he said.And...
• Re: Cheap way to clean rusty gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 08:09:30 -0000
  yeah, thats what the radiator shop guy said. I figured I didn't have anything to lose. The car cost $50, so cheap is...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 13:31:59 -0600
  ...Jacked the back end up, bleed the >> system, no more air from the radiator. Drop it down. Fill the tank with >> coolant. Good to...
• Report: Stainless Coolant Pipes
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 13:58:39 -0400
  ...I ordered these 2 piece pipes to replace the steel (rust) pipes that run from the engine to the radiator on the Vanagon through...
• Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 09:27:55 -0400
  ...Took it to a very reputable Vanagon shop in the area and they tested the radiator fan which is what I thought caused it...
• pissing and moaning coolant
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 29 May 2003 08:07:14 -0700
  ...My radiator fan would turn on, and all would be honky dory for some time, until the coolant would get low again. Doing the...
• Re: Mystery Bentley coolant drain instructions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 28 May 1998 03:25:40 EDT
  ...Remove the lower radiator hose and drain the rest of the coolant. Reinstall the hose. Put right cylinder head sheild and drain plug back...
• Re: Looking for a project?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 10:51:34 -0800
  ...You need a Vanagon radiator with its lower mounts, lower grille, hoses, cooling pipes (SS, and need to drop the fuel tank to remove...
• Re: Replacing cooling system on '87 Westfailia...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 22:23:42 EST
  ...The radiator has four rubber pads holding it on the mounts, replace them (At least the bottom) to keep them from failing and damaging...
• Re: Coolant Loss?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wawzonek
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 06:18:11 -0700
  ...might be a radiator leak. :( but what can also happen is that a hose clamp is old and tired, and allowing some seepage ... just...
• Re: Head leak - What is the process for using Bars Leak Head Gasket Repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 17:20:45 -0700
  ...No >> radiator/ >> heater core problems came up. Also, just replaced the large driver's >> side >> water pipe in the engine bay this weekend, and...
• Re: World parts Radiator Fan Solution.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Oct 2017 04:36:29 +0000
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• Re: World parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Sep 2017 14:07:53 +0000
  I have a low cost, more efficient radiator fan solution. I can send details later. Dennis Sent from my Windows 10 phone From: ddbjorkman...
• Re: Expansion Tank Defect
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:48:14 -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...
• AC shops in Northern VA?
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Fri, 13 May 2011 11:33:21 -0400
  ...The PO pulled the AC condenser for some reason during a radiator replacement and didn't put it back, leaving the system open, I...
• Re: What to soak radiator in to dissolve slime
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sat, 15 May 2010 12:38:19 EDT
  In a message dated 5/15/2010 12:24:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, albell@SHAW.CA writes: this "advice" I will give...
• Re: Boston Area Shops
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 08:49:34 -0500
  ...the rest of the story) >I have decided to get the radiator replaced and coolant flushed in boston and >cross my fingers and drive...
• Re: Ceramic coolant sealer
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 14 May 1999 12:58:22 -0400
  ...you make sure it gets to the heads without clogging the radiator? > >Also, is it a "dump and forget" application or a "dump, run...
• Re: no low fan speed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 11:04:27 -0700
  ...My resistor was OK but the switch (in the radiator) was toast, though. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob & Lrae Winterkorn" <volksman@ENTERACT.COM...
• Re: Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 21:18:40 +0800
  ...air conditioner duct fan and the fan up front behind the radiator. This would be ideal, because there would be no modifications to the...
• Re: Rad fan--2 or 3 wire???stumped
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 10:02:32 -0700
  ...Jumpering the radiator thermoswitch connector wiring will test 1st and 2nd speed circuits (including the resistor), but not the high speed circuit. ===== TJ Hannink...
• Re: purpose of air dam???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 18:20:21 +1200
  ...this, as well as extending the effect rearward > >o if the radiator is in the front and open to the underside of the vehicle...
• Re: Reached 100k on the 84 Westy-What now?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:19:49 -0700
  ...Keep the normal maintenece up, change the oil frequently (and the radiator fluid if you have a waterboxer) and it will last a long...
• Re: Never a Dull Day (Coolant Burp)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 10:37:04 -0700
  ...and there's enough hydraulic pressure > from the radiator being a few inches above the level of that tank > to force coolant past a...
• Re: Reached 100k on the 84 Westy-What now?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 15:39:46 +0000
  ...Keep the normal maintenece up, change the oil frequently (and > the radiator > > fluid if you have a waterboxer) and it will last a long...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 12:00:21 -0600
  ...gasket repaired I also changed the fan, > the switch, and the radiator and the problem never came recurred. > > The (possible) moral of the story...
• Re: Hello Everyone, I am back on the list and Need your Help....
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 3 May 2004 07:16:11 -0400
  ...While driving the combustion gases seemed to accumulate in the >radiator, in fact the entire top half of the radiator would end up *cold...
• Radiator fan switch solved
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 21:48:00 -0400
  ...Checked the hoses front and back, which got correctly hot as well as the radiator. Some of that time was the flush due to...
• Re: Overheating problem 91 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 11:19:39 -0800
  ...if you ever do get hot engine and cold radiator .. ( and you know it's not the t-stat or a leak somewhere .) . you...
• Re: Head Retorquing On New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:01:22 -0800
  ...Right after I installed the rebuilt engine the radiator failed, then a heater core hose burst, and the front and back heater cores began...
• Test
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:04:42 -0700
  ...It was what I had on the shelf at the time when installing a new radiator. When I do a coolant flush this fall...
• Re: (Real) Noisy Rad Fan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 10:00:31 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: (Real) Noisy Rad Fan I believe I know the three stages of radiator fan speeds -- and noise ['87 AC...
• Re: Traveling Tool Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 22:03:07 -0500
  ...mcneely > > ---- Vincent Dow <ianvincentdow@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> old bicycle inner tube and some hose clamps can fix a cracked radiator >> hose. >> >>> On Sat, Jul...
• Re: coolant overflow tank
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 17:13:06 -0800
  ...whatever glop that clogged the tube may still be coursing through the system eventually making its way to the radiator compromising the cooling. hope...
• Thermo switch or resistor?
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:29:15 -0500
  ...24px"><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Hi Volks;</FONT></DIV><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Tried the jumper trick on the radiator...
• Re: Vanagon rear lights and the pathetic headlights
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 10:30:00 -0700
  ...While you have that driver's side headlight off, this is a good time to clean up the low speed radiator fan resistor connections...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 06:15:08 PST
  FYI>>>you already have half of this switch!if you turn on the A/C the low speed fan function SHOULD be energized.If...
• radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 28 May 1998 11:40:07 -0300
  Hi, like others have said, just wire a switch in if you don't want to replace the thermoswitch in the rad. Should be...