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• Looking for a project?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 10:17:12 -0800
  Ive read that some air to water swappers found that leaving the nose as is allows for enough air flow to the radiator. But...
• Re: Expansion tank under pressure when cold?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:24:46 -0600
  ...produce a leak or weeping from the head area I > assume? > > Radiator should be easy enough to check for leaks, but heater core not...
• Re: Front heater fan motor
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:18:32 -0800
  ...it throws a lot of heat from basically a tiny radiator or an equally large amount of fresh air.    hth     mike, YMMV  *stolen signature...
• Re: Heart vs. Head
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:01 -0800
  ...the driver and the sheet metal in front of > the vehicle. Radiator and engine are in the same county. Fabulous > turning radius. No real...
• larger tires under the front
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 20:02:54 -0700
  ...It seems that this was causing a small leak from (I am guessing) the union of that lower hose to the radiator. Has anyone...
• Re: Paint Front Grill?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 23:23:05 -0800
  ...Would this work, and if it would work, would it >look good? Would the paint need to be heat resistant because the radiator's...
• Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 18:06:59 -0700
  ...I let the van sit there and idle for about a half hour, but it never got hot enough to fire up the radiator...
• Re: overheating
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 10:25:29 -0700
  ...because it really sucks and sometimes all indications seem to > suggest that something needs to be replaced like a radiator in my case. > > Andrew
• Re: The truth about Florida
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 7 May 2002 10:34:58 -0700
  ...It wasnt me Bill, my White Tiico westy overheats and is waiting for me to install a new radiator if i ever get the...
• Re: Front heater core
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 08:03:33 -0700
  Remove it & take it to a radiator shop. They can pressure test it for you but it is most likely the problem. Pat Callaghan...
• Re: Coolant Movement Problems
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:49:58 +0000
  ...After a new radiator, flushing the system, two bleeds, and replacing the thermostat, I now realize that it was a bad gauge. I think...
• Re: Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 23:42:07 -0600
  ...The product breaks down the surface tension of the water, allowing better contact with your cylinder walls and radiator galleries. This increases heat transfer...
• Re: coolant leak after long idle
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:53:36 -0700
  ...Disconnect the hoses FROM the radiator at the thermostat, and FROM the front & rear heater (at the diversion block/engine bay), Turn on BOTH...
• Re: Thermostat all over after coolant flush
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 28 May 2008 20:07:37 +0000
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sounds like air to me.> Have your mechanics bleed (rebleed?) your system.> Both at the thermostat and the radiator.> JC...
• Re: Engineering give me Cold power?; Capt'n she wont do anymorrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 17 May 97 01:02:30 CDT
  ...after that, the phosphates in the coolant begin to react with any aluminum around (heads, radiator, etc.) and create a sort of acid sludge...
• Re: Sammy
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 10:09:27 -0600
  ...Yesterday I replaced the radiator that had holes in it ( I had them fixed). I bleed the system as per the manual ( boy it...
• Re: 2.1 hose price deal
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 09:16:17 -0700
  ...I found my self pulling off a new hose to flush my radiator. The old one(which was still good) came off a lot...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 19:28:41 -0500
  ...Another time while camping in the Allegany Mountains of PA, I struck a deer on a darkened road and punctured the radiator � this late...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:08:16 -0800
  ...Your helper can watch the bleeder at the radiator. There > > > should be coolant at the bleeder in 30 seconds to a minute. Once it...
• Re: Humid Air - More Comments and a bit of theory
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 01:47:30 +0100
  ...but what we need are some graphs of the total heat transfer capacity of a radiator matrix, at a given International Standard Atmosphere, for...
• Question about AC and the 86 up three speed fan
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 13:12:53 -0700
  ...With the lower temp switch in the radiator. As I understand fan operation: Stage 1 on when AC compressor is engaged. Stage 2 on...
• Fwd: Oil Light On Update
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:27:52 -0400
  ...I don't know if this was the result of radiator performance or wind on the engine. Evidently there is a significant amount of...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 28 May 2020 11:20:22 -0700
  ...I want to > install it in front of the radiator. I read one of Dennis Hayne's recent > descriptions of adding one to his...
• 87 Westy overheating after coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 16:25:42 -0600
  ...So I drained the coolant using the shop vac technique (removed the radiator bleed screw and sucked as much coolant as I could out...
• Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 20:28:47 -0700
  ...Everything goes down from there until it comes back up for the heater/radiator. They usually fail at the small hose barb to the...
• Bars Leak Rear Main Seal Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:52:28 -0400
  ...So knowing the "Both sides of the story" controversy about Bars Leak radiator stop leak stuff - I am wondering two things: 1) Does anyone...
• 82 Westy body rust fixes
  Historical mailing list - Pete Geisen
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:56:06 -0400
  ...A couple owners back for some reason had a piece of foam rubber just behind the front end, under the radiator, I'm assuming...
• Re: Water leak on the passenger side creating a pool of water in footwell
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 17:11:01 -0500
  ...I see no visible water > flowing in the van. > > Could it be coming in from the front where radiator or passenger side > lights are...
• Re: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Oct 94 15:59:39 EDT
  ...When I posted the question this morning, I had forgotten that there isn't a typical radiator cap on these beasts. After checking Bentley...
• Re: Manual Pages Needed: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 95 18:13:32 EDT
  ja@decws3.coe.wvu.edu (John Anderson): > The only critical thing is to bleed the radiator, this should > solve your problems, pull the grill...
• Re: Mexican VW Van Trannys
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 14:50:49 -0800
  ...grille in Mexico and installed it using sheet metal screws (no radiator). Anyway, the grille, at least, is a perfect fit on the front...
• Re: Coolant Explosion - Followup and Response Summary
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 19:13:10 EDT
  ...rad and pick the tank up until it is above the radiator (the tank becomes the high spot). Do this a couple of times...
• Purging the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Peter van Marwijk
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 17:02:36 +0100
  ...Does anyone know the size of wrench I need for the radiator valve, I'll need to buy one tomorrow... Greetings, Peter. ---------------------------------------------------------- "This isn...
• Re: FOD & crimp fittings
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 20:29:35 -1000
  ...large > hose that connects it to the plastic pipe to the radiator, I reached > my finger in the > hose, as I always do, to...
• Re: Intake question
  Historical mailing list - Brent Taylor
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 09:26:45 -0700
  ...As an alternative, even a straight rubber radiator hose with a 90 degree elbow at top, running up to the vent helps. I also...
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 15:03:27 -0800
  ...Sure, the radiator fan cycles and changes speeds, but that's what its supposed to do. My coolant gauge never goes more than one...
• Re: an issue of temperature
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 12:47:14 -0700
  ...When you bring the two heaters online you are effectively doubling your radiator > size. This should hold your coolant to the lowest temperature the...
• Re: Talk to me about AT's!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:29:56 -0700
  ...The Westy warms up, radiator fan on and occasionally on high, what I call 'propeller' mode. Coming back off that mountain is about the...
• Re: cooling system diagnostic help? Long, lots of info about whats been done so far.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:33:29 -0700
  ...Plugged radiator maybe?... � So anyone care to make some suggestions what I should start with in the morning? � If you read all this, you...
• Re: Thermostat soup: A comparison.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 May 2009 15:26:36 -0500
  ...By virtue of my mechanic failing to tighten the bleed screw on the radiator properly, the crew fell out - fortunately when it was still...
• Re: Coolant hose clamp size and style
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:44:53 -0800
  ...additional hose clamps on my front hoses where they meet the radiator and pipes. I was told to gete silicone appropriate worm clamps to...
• Re: Need a couple power steering knuckles and a steering box
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:39:56 -0700
  ...I also need a good used steering relay box > (located near radiator). If you can help me out with these please pmail > me with...
• Re: (heater?) replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 23:59:35 ADT
  ...It's a complete unit, motor, squirrel cage fan, 4" x 4" radiator, all in a plastic casing the size of a shoe box...
• (headsup) wasserboxer cooling system failure dujour
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Sat, 3 Aug 1996 13:02:57 -0400
  ...right hoses connect to both the heater hose and the main radiator hose. The heater hose connection was "loose" and upon wiggling it, broke...
• Air in my coolant - part deux
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 May 1998 14:34:46 -0400
  ...Does this mean the air bubble forms in the radiator and moves back to the expansion tank upon engine shut down ? Does anyone know...
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion: It CAN be done...
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 20:27:02 -0800
  ...a coolant additive which coats the metal parts inside the engine, radiator etc. Don't ask me where I read this, but apparently some...
• HELP!!! Changing coolant pipes under a diesel westy...
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 17:34:50 EST
  ...I will also change other metal pipes near rthe engine and radiator that are also rotten by rust. I would REALLY appreciate some advices...
• Re: Si muova!
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 20:05:32 -0600
  ...Thanks to all who have given me advice! I am just waiting to for the snow to leave so I can put the radiator...
• coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 21:05:38 -0500
  ...I ordered a coolant hose that connects to the coolant distributor and the pipe that goes to the radiator. But here's the catch...
• Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 10:11:41 -0800
  ...socket from behind the dash, then clamp in place with a radiator clamp. Much more durable, especially for whoever was planning to hang a...
• Re: Front Spare Tire Mount for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Tue, 14 May 2002 12:35:29 -0700
  Nope, it's aircooled...no radiator. Only one grill up front for the ventilation which I've capped off anyways. :) Would be a good...
• Re: stranded out of state: coolent in exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 14:23:31 -0800
  ...the engine >has begun to run rough. > > one of the large radiator hoses popped off the plastic pipe underneath. > We stopped immediately and put...
• Re: 84 1.9 coolant plastic H-piece
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 12:35:05 -0800
  ...Has anyone had any experience with fabricating >these >things? Or, as the radiator is aluminium, what about in aluminium? > >And since I thrive on...
• Battery and Cooling Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Dawson
  Tue, 4 May 2004 12:02:53 -0400
  ...What is a normal running temperature and what can I do to bring the temperature down? I thought of trying a radiator fan? or...
• Re: 84 westy coolant leak - bolt?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 15 Jan 2005 16:25:27 -0500
  ...You can try a sealant but the sealant builds up in the cooling system around the cylinders and I'm sure in the radiator...
• Re: Freeze Plugs was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 19:41:58 -0600
  ...Some folks still ran denatured alcohol in car engines in winter at that time, and others drained the radiator and block on cold nights...
• Re: followup - coolant gauge problem...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 11:17:56 -0700
  > What if there's a big bubble in my radiator and the coolant doesn't > even reach the sensor there? I haven't bled...
• Stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:23:08 -0400
  ...New from Busdepot upper and lower radiator hoses. Never installed sell for $50.00 for the pair. Will take 35.00 for the set...
• Re: Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 16:20:25 -0700
  ...Aluminum is common now in engines and radiators and the green stuff is advertised as SAFE for aluminum. I've used it for most...
• Re: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 19:19:34 -0500
  ...Have her cut out the area around the radiator inlet, three sides only, and sew in a heavy-duty zipper. In summer, tuck it...