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• Re: Removing A/C Unit?
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 12:37:53 -0400
  ...but a tray containing two blower motors, speakers, and a massive radiator thingy that I always forget what it's called. 25-35 pounds...
• Re: Rad Hose Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Nov 2003 17:14:31 -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...
• IR Thermometer Temps
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 12:46:19 -0700
  ...low and high speed kick on you may have a clogged radiator. regards gary Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 10:33:43 -0400 From...
• Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:20:56 +0000
  ...If anything, I thought it would be there to help the air exit after the radiator for the water cooled models. Todd '88 Westy...
• Re: Head leak again.... What next?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:53:57 -0500
  ...In fact the radiator has a hose that rises out of the top radiator cap, and pours water into the tank. When the engine...
• HOWTO: get your own searchable archives
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 13:18:59 -0430
  ...Radiator flush > > > >> http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S2=vanagon&L=vanagon&q=radiator+flush&s=radiator+flush&f=&a=January+2001...
• Re: Vanagon Radiator Fan Resistor Available at Van-Again
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 18:58:42 -0700
  ...This resistor allows the low speed of the >>> radiator fan to come on for all Vanagons from 86-91 with AC. The part >>> number...
• Digifant start-up bad
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 07:01:13 -0700
  ...It did, however, boil the coolant in the radiator...I might be swapping in my "new" 2 liter Jetta motor soon, if a leaking...
• Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 22:21:13 -0400
  ...to remove the tin in the future. > > > >With the radiator hoses removed, the radiator should drain. You can > >make sure by cracking the bleeder...
• Re: Possible Vanagon Syndrome...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:55:33 +0000
  ...tank warms up to ambient.  Since fuel tank is downwind of radiator, all that hot air flowing by helps also to heat up gasoline...
• Re: Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 16:18:09 -0500
  ...cost, between 530 and 300 dollars.  I would think an external radiator type cooler would be cheaper and better for the purpose, as is...
• Source for small auxiliary coolant pump? (oil cooler idea!)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 8 May 2000 14:58:11 -0400
  ...Install a small radiator in front of or below the current factory unit (van has no AC), and use a small pump to flow...
• Additional questions ... trip x-country is going great but...
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 17:01:04 -0400
  ...My wife claims I should have the radiator flushed and replace the antifreeze to get better cooling...does this really work with the westy...
• rebuilt engine recommendations
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 07:20:12 +0000
  ...Yesterday as I drove up the slight hill to my place and parked it there were gurgling / boiling sounds coming from the radiator - pulled...
• Some Info & a Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 09:41:54 -0500
  ...I opened the bleeder on the radiator, and I know there's supposed to be a bleed valve on the big hoses mounted to...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 12:51:53 -0500
  ...If this is correct, then the radiator should/will be >pressurized nearly immediately when the engine is turned on - cold. >HENCE! the Bentley method...
• Re: Is my radiator dead? aka cooling sytem woes
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:37:59 -0700
  Well, let's see now, I got replies that: - my rad cap is bad (lack of pressure) - my heads are cracked and leaking exhaust...
• Re: new years resolution - continue to own a non-burnt van
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:11:52 -0600
  ...What should I be looking for, the non-perforated type clamps that fasten the radiator hoses? There is another type of clamp on the...
• Re: Home Made version of "the easy-bleed" for de-airing your van's rad.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:56:29 -0700
  ...pipe onto the coolant reservoir to > raise the level over the radiator, then fill 'er up. Sounds easy, as you > say. The air just...
• Re: can spliced AC lines possibly work?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:09:14 -0700
  ...to each end. > > I'd guess this was done when the radiator was replaced (prior to my > ownership) by some ham-fisted mechanic who...
• Re: shifting- repost
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:40:49 -0400
  ...I am going to install new radiator,heater cores,hoses,starter,motor,tranny was rebuilt already,new cv's,new bearing,already replaced the...
• Re: Sad day/new beginnings. PARTS!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:37:27 -0800
  ...The radiator and associated cooling system, as well as brake components will be removed for storage. Perfectly good headlights, tail lights, and markers will...
• Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:14:24 +0000
  ...Next suggestion is to go to the 2.1 cooling > > system. > > > > On the highway the radiator fan should not be needed except for AC...
• Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:33:30 -0700
  ...Different Part #s. >> They are bent differently to give clearance to the wider tires. >> >> The Radiator Hoses are different also. (believe they are NLA...
• Re: for the record water is not corrosive
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 09:38:18 -0700
  ...Isolate the radiator at the > big > > pipes and flush with hot water. Soak the > radiator > > for a week with the enemia and flus with...
• Re: It's cold out there (Even in Florida)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 22:28:43 +0000
  ...dryer vent running from > the rear blower out the side window (radiator experimenting).  I was > measuring 180F at the window at that time. > > Yrs...
• Re: End of the list?
  Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 08:39:05 -0500
  ...Then it happened......He let his daughter drive it one night, and the radiator must have started to leak, and she keep going till...
• Re: water wetter??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 18:09:23 -0400
  ...Water Wetter has a high Ph, but also has silicates, so it can be used in aluminium radiators. However, if left for a long...
• Re: Time To Change the -ORANGE!- Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 08:02:49 -0700
  ...cause corrosion), and that will require removing the hoses from the radiator after flushing to completely drain the system. I use it in all...
• vangon bleeding sysstem
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 08:43:27 -0400
  ...that happens to be the return line from the radiator to the thermostat.... we have been filling the system with a non automotive device...
• Re: R-134a and lube amounts... PLEASE HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 21:42:11 -0500
  ...Check your Bentley; there is a switch that speeds up the radiator fan when that pressure gets above 210 psi. Add refrigerant slowly with...
• Need advice please....
  Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 08:02:49 -0700
  ...I've replaced the t-stat, checked the radiator for blockage, and flushed/bled the coolant system. The fan is working fine too. The...
• Re: (F) I'm having too much fun - TOTAL vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:54:57 -0700
  ...OH what a lovely bumper. > > I can't stop! off comes the radiator grill, the headlight grill. prime, prime, paint, paint, > paint. OH what...
• where to install the D1l-C in westy?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 08:23:26 -0800
  ...Oh but where??? I don't want to eliminate the rear heater core as i have kiddies that need heat, plus an additional 'radiator...
• Re: Help, fan wont shut off
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:58:04 -0800
  ...one would need to bleed the cooling system at the radiator after that........ but it's not difficult or tricky or mysterious or anything...
• Re: Coolant distribution tower advise
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:53:14 -0700
  ...Keep in mind that this part combines the very hottest coolant from both head and sends it to the radiator hose and heater hose...
• Re: World parts Radiator Fan Solution.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:37:17 +0000
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• Re: Diesel Instrument Cluster Blue Ribbon: Glow Plug Light Wiring Confirm Please?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 19:18:22 -0700
  ...This one does. (which makes sense given the allowance for a heater core and radiator bracket mounting) As I suspected, on the blue ribbon...
• Re: Broken down!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 20:06:23 -0700
  You might check the 2 main radiator hoses up front by the spare tire on the passenger side. If one of those works loose...
• Re: EZ way to test rad fan?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 11 May 2012 14:42:25 -0700
  ...fan does indeed still work after being moved to the new radiator. =============== * This method can be used in any number of situations. -- Jack "Rocket...
• Vanagon Unobtainium I just got in from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 12 May 2010 08:17:09 -0400
  ...You are welcome! Radiator fan resistor- $45. This fan resistor is used on 86-91 Vanagons and is located behind the driver's side...
• Re: Heat in the footwells modification
  Historical mailing list - Dave Richards
  Sat, 03 May 1997 18:43:59 -0400
  ...get really hot. = > I > think this must be heat from the radiator or the coolant hoses running > under the floor. = > > I thought that the...
• Re: Westy safety, click and clack
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Oct 1996 11:46:07 -0700
  ...it in on the Corrado ) but required a CV, front struts, radiator hoses, heater core (and subsequent recall) and motor mounts after only 137...
• THANKS!!! DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLING
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 14:08:14 -0600
  ...The radiator fan had kicked in but was running quietly. I suppose this was at first stage speed for the fan. Odd, since I...
• Weird Coolant System Behavior
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:41:34 EST
  ...I was wondering if the inside of the radiator is coated with goop if this could be messing up its heat transfer properties? Any...
• Re: Coolant leak? Trouble while on vacation - help
  Historical mailing list - Don & Sue Welch
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 20:08:20 -0800
  ...Colin, The two main coolant hoses running to the radiator travel up this side of the van.. more or less... it would seem your...
• Re: Coolant Level vary with heat?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 08:10:16 -0800
  ...then there was an air space at the top of the radiator for this expansion. Not allowed anymore, the systems today are closed and...
• '87 Westfalia to be back on the road...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 09:57:25 -0700
  ...along with everything else, so it doesn't concern me.) The radiator is new, as is the fan switch. The fan cycles on and...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 12:27:09 -0400
  ...a fitting to replace the bleeder screw on top >of the radiator. It would be easy to run a short length of copper 1...
• Flywheel and orientation...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 19:26:58 -0700
  ...on the wrong end of the engine, see Saab 99/900s, whose flywheel/clutch assemblies were mounted high up front near the radiator. Dan
• How to Bleed Coolant System
  Historical mailing list - psavage
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 12:53:58 -0700
  ...3 Gently open bleeder screw @ right front of radiator. *Careful---! Plastic tube may be brittle--don't break it! 4 Next, shut bleeder screw...
• Re: Coolant leak in the far rear
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 13:12:06 -0800
  ...For now took some radiator repair stuff and rubbed it on. was going to buy a new hose from bus depot in a few...
• Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 19:20:01 -0700
  ...while recconoitering the impending radiator swap I noticed that the boots were not attached to the rack and so, of course, allowed water and...
• Re: More 2.1L coolant sys woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 15:42:57 -0500
  ...This was the "Deluxe" model with adapters for various radiators and pressure tanks. Apprently for earlier VWs, but of coure in turns out not...
• Re: Air-cooled to Water-cooled?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Olson
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:34:09 -0600
  ...choice. >> >> 1) What problems should I expect in putting in the radiator? I >> understand the '82 bocy style had a water-cooled option and...
• Crazy VW / was: Coolant Movement Problems
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:28:58 -0700
  ...the coolant tubes to move the H2O > more efficiantly to the radiator. > > I told him to get in the Van, turn the key, and...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Tom Bauer
  Fri, 1 Jul 2005 09:19:08 -0700
  ...The repair shop (Imperial Radiator in LA) says that a new compressor from the dealer is $1500.00 (have not checked this though). Any...
• Re: [VANAGON] 1.9L running hot....i deas ? UPD ATE running a 70� t-s...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:59:29 EST
  ...what else could i have checked? the radiator was brand new, as was the gauge in the dash. the only other thing i didnt...
• Coolant line complications - early vs. late vanagons.
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cooley
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 22:41:31 -0700
  ...by problems with the lines running coolant or water from the radiator in the front to the engine in back. These lines, if I...
• Post-waterpump replacement - wires and noises
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Thu, 24 May 2007 17:35:21 -0700
  ...I still have plenty of lifting, revving and radiator bleeding to do. When my lovely assistant returns. BUT a) What is the new loud...