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• 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Tue, 11 Apr 95 11:55:20 -0500
  ...Rotten to the core! Also experiencing a VERY loud noise from the radiator fan. Can't find any obvious problems like interference. Are the...
• Re: 84 Vanagon A/C
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 00:00:35 -0700
  ...Thanks to > Gregory Ramirez for the info about the radiator fan coming on > automatically with the ignition (when the evap fan switch is on...
• Re: Porta Potties / Heating / Radiator Bleeding / MB Vito {Long}
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 12:33:41 +0100
  > MB VitoI was suprised at the interest about this van, compared with the T3 VW {Vanagon} it's quite small, and front wheel drive...
• Re: Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 00:51:17 EDT
  ...If I had a high mileaged engine I would remove enough sheet metal to check how clean the oil cooler /radiator really is. It...
• Fair price for 85 Westie?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 01:27:21 -0800
  ...Also, new water pump, battery, and radiator. Almost everything on the van that needed it has been restored or replaced. Rear springs for instance...
• ReRe: Fryeday Question & MythBusters!! Naphlene
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:18:11 -0800
  ...do stop a coolant leak 2) a raw egg in the radiator stops a coolant leak 3) sugar in the gas tank doesn't...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - slow, slow water leak in my old engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:45:27 -0500
  ...small seeping leaks be obvious to the eye? Or is a radiator "pressure test" the way to go w/ this small type leak. Thanks...
• Re: air bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 14:16:39 -0800
  ...And it's on the left as you look at the radiator from the front. Like it's on the passenger's side of...
• Re: Some Info & a Question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 08:44:55 -0700
  ...After breakfast I'm going to change my radiator fan switch and a light switch. Will I ever fix all the problems?????? Well, off...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Bursting Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 11:43:12 -0600
  ...If the problem came on quickly, it's probably not the radiator. For the price of a thermostat, and the fact that they are...
• junkyard tales, change those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 18:28:47 -0700
  ...The first yard had an 84 with a new German radiator so I bought the radiator for about $25. They also had an early...
• Re: Life of spare tire in clamshell
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 9 Mar 2021 14:23:48 -0500
  ...And all that blowby heat from radiator; no rubber wear, but many cycles of hot and cold, expanding and then shrinking back, a tough...
• Re: More leaks
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 11 Jan 2016 10:58:37 -0800
  ...a big leak at one of the plastic pipes to the radiator. I can > see that this is the problem: > http://www.gowesty.com...
• Re: Wire Damage from Rodent(s)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:32:35 -0700
  ...that I put there, or via the coolant hoses onto the radiator, then further following noses and using the small V-shaped openings at...
• Re: Source for new hoses, jsut in case...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 18:52:26 -0700
  ...If the > radiator hoses turn out to be junk I may want to replace them while I'm > under there. I called BD and...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 10:37:36 PST
  ...If you don't open this valve you'll have trouble filling the system with coolant (no coolant will flow to radiator until thermostat...
• Re: Overheating danger in snowstorm
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 15:58:18 -0400
  ...What appears to happen is that the front grille and AC condenser ice up, blocking off airflow to the radiator. Both times I pulled...
• mechanic for 5-cyl vw quantum ?
  Historical mailing list - walter bahm
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 09:08:42 -0700
  ...notice tachometer needle jumps to 2-3k rpm as you turn the ignition switch; after which all engine leds die. (bad coil ?) disconnected radiator...
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 19:49:50 -0400
  ...had an air cooled bus, because the heat coming off that radiator in front of your feet is very hard to overcome. I'd...
• Re: Prestone anti-freeze (Dex Cool)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 14:47:55 -0400
  ...It has been noted that any restrictions in the cooling system will cause this effect to clog up radiators and heater cores if they...
• Handy instant fuel tank patch
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:49:27 -0700
  ...I bought Permatex Gas Tank & Radiator Repair, which said nothing about its use with diesel. My FLAPS didn't have a clue, so I...
• AC parts interchangability
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 20:13:28 -0400
  ...Lastly is the radiator fan. Volks cafe lists a fan assembly 251.959.455M at $445.00 which seems a little steep. Would I...
• Das Blinkenlights, continued
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Thu, 24 Nov 2005 22:28:26 -0800
  ...or maybe I have a flow issue related to an old radiator? Anyone know? I'm searching the archives. Kim Springer 2WD Tristar #7
• Re: AC cutting out momentarily
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:13:51 -0700
  ...Diesel VWs use it for the glow plug fuse and 86+ Vanagons with the big radiator fan motor also use it for high speed...
• Re: radiator grill
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:30:02 -0400
  the lower grill has 4-6 screws that thread into a plastic bushing insert. The insert then fits into a snap housing in the...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 18:14:19 -0400
  ...Remove the radiator cap. Get a 1 gallon milk jug and cut the bottom 3/4 of the way off.Duct tape this jug...
• Re: Subie engine on-off-on-off-on-off at speed
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:43:10 +0000
  I must admit, I agree with Eric.  Radiators usually give some advance warning of failure.  As the sayig goes, Don't fix it if...
• Re: '84 Coolant pipes question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:21:28 -0700
  ...Their only job is to take coolant from engine to radiator and back.. where the real heat exchanging takes place. heater hoses don't...
• Re: vanagon runs great,looses power,restart good to go.
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 21:25:54 +0000
  ...need to bleed front radiator. >if any of these things are a cause let me know. as soon as i finish >installing the 1835cc...
• Re: Friday humour: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting Friday humour: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting Re: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled (pic included)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 10:06:02 -0800
  ...The bottom has two brackets > > that bolt to the frame and the radiator. > > Assuming that the Canadian model is identical up > > front to the...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 9 May 2013 10:08:11 -0700
  ...I ended up > replacing > > bleeder valve assembly, radiator, and at least one hose after > that had > > happened. The only other thing I can think...
• Help 1.6 L diesel temp warning light flashing engine not hot
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Thu, 11 May 2017 15:30:51 +0200
  ...started and keeps blinking but the temp gage is normal the radiator is not hot I put my hand on it and it is...
• Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 May 2012 01:59:08 -0400
  ...Most likely the end will come from a failure of a support system such as a radiator or hose failure. My FUN BUS (1987...
• cooling system flushing
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 17 Aug 1997 16:21:40 -0500
  ...and keeping it at 2k rpm no coolant flowed out the radiator bleeder screw.After about 1 minute we shut the engine off,the...
• Re: VW Karma
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 11:33:23 -0700
  ...http://204.189.12.10/b/roadcow/ Probably easier with a Vanagon in that it's already got a radiator. Oh, BTW one must...
• Porsche 944 motor & transaxle for conversion
  Historical mailing list - Joe Ernest
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 01:01:57 EST
  ...The car runs great but may need a radiator and/or a head gasket. In over 100 miles I have seen no overheating or...
• Re: Where have all the Vanagons gone?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 00:34:37 PDT
  ...what about two radiators on either side in the rear with a third up front??? okay maybe thats a stupid idea... ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private...
• Re: fan switch and high rpms
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 19:41:00 -0400
  ...My radiator fan kicks on as soon as I >start up my van and doesn't shut off until I turn off the engine...
• Re: Stopping Coolant Leaks with those "snake-oil" kits?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 17 May 2001 18:10:28 -0700
  Just a plugged radiator... To be discovered by S.O. while on a road trip with daughters and grandchildren, a thousand miles from home...
• Re: double thermostats
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 09:06:32 -0700
  ...Turn it on, and the > water spraying onto the radiator and evaporating will increase the heat > transfer. > > I've seen it done with turbo...
• Issues with CIP?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:37:57 -0700
  Anyone have issues with CIP1.ca/com with regard to returns? I received the wrong part yesterday (a Jetta radiator, when I ordered a...
• Re: air bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 15:51:04 -0600
  ...Is it orange, blue, or green? :-) > > Jim > > > >Then take a 13mm box wrench and remove the radiator bleed screw. If solid > coolant comes out...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 21:43:39 -0700
  ...The radiator, well, it is really old, and if you are having any cooling problems when everything checks out as ok, the radiator is...
• intro, trip through the daises, power windows
  Historical mailing list - Jon B
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 06:10:21 -0700
  ...The front passenger side was hit pretty hard, the radiator was cracked, but the windshield was still intact. After few minutes of hard labor...
• Re: Coolant Flush and Fill
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 17:12:23 -0400
  ...At this point, I stopped the engine and manually drained the front portion by disconnecting the two hoses connected to the radiator. It helps...
• cooling system diagnostic help? Long, lots of info about whats been done so far.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:03:50 -0700
  ...I also noticed, once recently, the overflow tank was over the fill neck...I re-bled the radiator and topped it up at the...
• conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 12:40:29 -0400
  ...I owed them $12! Before I replace the radiator and fan thermal switch as many have recommended I wanted to check a few things...
• Re: Vibration when radiator fan on high speed
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:31:22 -0700
  ...Vibration when radiator fan on high speed > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Sunday, June 26, 2011, 1:46 AM > What you are saying...
• Bolts and Banjo fittings (M12 x 1.5mm) for ATF cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:20:41 +1000
  ...had to add an "external" ATF cooler. (This is in the radiator, as it turns out.) The stock cooler just does not fit on...
• Cooling System Project (Tools)
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:21:56 -0700
  ...tester kit on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/KD-Tools-3700-Radiator-Adapters/dp/B0002WSBTS/ref=sr_1_6/103-6885123-3220666?ie=UTF8...
• Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:37:59 -0700
  The new switch you have is the standard replacement temp range. The "wrong" switch turns on the fan at lower temps than that. The...
• Re: Need a shower? Got tools?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 9 Apr 2015 04:24:53 -0500
  ...75/15 bfg all terrain may be restricting air flow through radiator. Thinking on how to build my own swing away spare tire carrier...
• Re: [EDIT] Baffles next to headlamps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 May 2012 13:31:55 -0400
  ...materials I could consider for these parts as well as >the radiator baffles? Something UV and water resistant which has >sufficient strength to stay...
• Re: Heart vs. Head
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:20:33 +1300
  ...the driver and the sheet metal in front of > the vehicle. Radiator and engine are in the same county. Fabulous > turning radius. No real...
• Coolant Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Thu, 28 May 1998 20:33:55 +1000
  While looking for the cause of a coolant leak at the junction of one of the long plastic coolant pipes and the radiator hose...
• Re: ARGH!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:19:41 EST
  ...heater core up there and also the coolant hoses for the radiator). If you still can't see it then get someone to sit...
• Re: RE tailgaters
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 11:17:24 -0700
  ...bearings behind you and they will > > break windows and go through radiators and real screw up the tailgator > > day. > > Could be good for 15...
• Re: Coolant Question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 20:58:02 -0700
  ...This means removing hoses at the radiator and flushing all old coolant out. 10% of the old stuff left behind will neutralize the longevity...
• Re: Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 10:54:12 -1000
  ...Embossed with VW logo. > >Radiator grilles-- lower and upper (round headlight). Also headlight >buckets and wiring pigtails to convert from square to round headlites...
• Re: Using Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 21:09:12 -0400
  ...When the radiator fan need to go to high speed, it cuts off power to the A/C compressor. Stop and go driving with...