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• Re: Electrical questions. Radiator fan circuit from 85 Vanagon into 81 air cooled Westy.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:48:14 -0800
  ...is > the type of constant overload that melts things. > The Vanagon radiator fan motor, fan temp switch and their plug connectors > sit outside in...
• Re: Bar's Leak (Was: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:28:05 -0500
  ...read no further. > > > > Bar's Leak either (a) does nothing or (b) clogs up your > > radiator, heater > > core, etc. > > > > However, I've had good...
• Re: Least Steep Passes over the Sierra Nevadas? (for a stock Vanagon Westy)?
  Historical mailing list - David O'Shea
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:02:29 -0700
  ...My coolant temps were medium high, about 2/3rds of the way to the red zone, but stable (radiator fan screaming on high speed...
• Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:07:08 -0800
  ...It actully has 4 coolers on it besides the radiator. An engine oil cooler, an intercooler the size of the radiator, a air transmission...
• Re: Replacing Oil Cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 08:18:13 -0800
  ...Note that this can be a tight fit > and difficult to get loosened. > > If you know your radiator is leaking and you have the...
• Re: Cooling fan not coming on
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 23 Apr 2016 12:47:01 -0700
  ...Since replacing the radiator, coolant pipes, water pumpt, etc it takes a LONG time to get the needle to pass the LED enough for...
• Re: Cooling System Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:59:25 -0500
  ...I parked the van on my driveway such that the radiator was down low and the engine was uphill/on the high side. http...
• Re: radiator grill
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:22:54 -0400
  Ed, VW in its infinite wisdom changed the design of the lower gill clips late in production so you most like have these new...
• Re: (water-cooled) blinking light ... some tech bulletins
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Jul 94 22:16:05 CDT
  ...all the differences between the electrical connections, senders, engines, and radiators ... i think what you need to notice the DIFFERENCES, rather than looking for...
• Re: pressure testing cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 19:36:20 -0800 (PST)
  On Sat, 16 Dec 1995, Mark McCulley wrote: > I'm curious how you used the pressure tester to diagnose the radiator. The tester is...
• Re: '79 Water-cooled Bus? Yessirree!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jun 1997 09:52:56 -0700
  ...They coninued >| building these through the '80's, selling them with motors built for the >| Vanagon, and the weird looking radiator up front. I...
• Re: air cond belt
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Sun, 31 May 1998 18:05:13 -0700
  ...Actually, my nephew and niece removed the entire AC system from their Syncros, including the front radiator and all the hoses, duct work, etc...
• Re: Maitenance Philosophy: Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 08:14:18 -0700
  ...a certain point. >Please don't throw in heater cores, valves, radiators etc in this mix, >that might blow -my- headgasket (my budget of...
• Re: heating start-up
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 06:20:08 -0500
  ...As the motor warms up, more and more coolant is allowed to flow through the radiator. This allows the motor to warm up quickly...
• HOW TO GROUND STARTER MOTOR?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 21:31:48 EDT
  ...If anybody could recommed a good place in Asheville to have the radiator bled sometime this week, I be much obliged. Please cc me...
• Re: aiding cooling system by turning on heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 16 May 2001 07:16:04 EDT
  ...Very roughly speaking, a 100 HP engine can produce more than 60 HP in heat loss which your radiator system has to reject. At...
• Re: very loud Screeching noise on very cold days - turns heads
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 23:50:58 -0600
  ...My last loud screeching noise from an automobile was a cat sleeping between the radiator and the water pump on my 92 Ford Crown...
• Re: Handy instant fuel tank patch
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 23:00:53 -0400
  ...few bucks on some snake oil. > > I bought Permatex Gas Tank & Radiator Repair, which said nothing about > its use with diesel. My FLAPS didn...
• Re: Overflow puking water
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 05:56:46 EST
  ...Mechanic found radiator cap bad and replaced and it's still doing it. Any ideas beyond head gasket leak into the water system? Well...
• Over heated and need more power!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Liess
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 23:17:03 -0700
  ...Would putting in a radiator from a gas model 1983 or later improve the diesels cooling and would it be adequate? While I was...
• Re: Coolant Tank Sensor popped out...how to tighten? Need answer asap.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 21:35:58 -0400
  ...If the overheating (maybe due to a clogged radiator) or overpressurizing (maybe due to combustion gasses entering the coolant) isn't corrected, then the...
• Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:21:28 -0800
  ...I refer to the high speed mode on the radiator fan on Starwagen 'Propeller Mode'. I swear I pick up speed when it comes...
• Re: How expensive to fix these problems?
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:30:21 -0500
  ...model. >> The current owner says it has two problems (1) the >> radiator fan will not shut off and (2) the auto trans >> does not...
• Re: Air-cooled to Water-cooled? --long read for those contemplating
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:16:23 -0600
  ...mounted and connected the radiator and connected up the fans and switches. 7. prepped my engine for the actual install double checking everything with...
• Re: Rad fan--2 or 3 wire???stumped
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 07:14:59 -0400
  ...The 82 diesel one won't work at all on 83+ radiators > though the small fan/motor that it uses can be easily adapted...
• Re: Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 6 Sep 2023 18:20:48 -0600
  ...legacy, is laid up in the country waiting for a > new radiator, so I’m having to drive the van for my job. Sucks...
• Re: Coolant thoughts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 6 Nov 2022 10:03:22 -0800
  ...It was very satisfying once the job was complete though! Be sure to pressure test your radiator cap, overpressure could be contributing to failing...
• Re: Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 25 May 2012 08:30:31 -0400
  >> How old is the wife? If under 50, trust me, my friend, you ain't seen >> nothing yet!! (sorry, I know it's not...
• Re: Engine: To Replace or Not To Replace. 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 May 2012 14:08:30 -0400
  ...Also what is the condition of all the support systems? A blown radiator can leave that new engine is even worse shape than the...
• Re: Leaky Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 05:41:38 -0600
  ...Is there any alternative to the typical plastic POS? ?.....Thoughts? Haven't tested pressure on radiator cap, PO said it was new. > Thanks, Roger...
• Re: What to soak radiator in to dissolve slime
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 15 May 2010 10:07:59 -0700
  oh, one more thing, draino instructions warns not to use on aluminium :) but hey, I'm just sayin. Not telling you not to use...
• Mexibus and engine question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 12 May 1999 05:18:07 -0700
  ...Yeah its a 1970's vintage Type 2 but with a water cooled power plant with a big, REALY BIG radiator on the nose...
• Temp gauge-HELP
  Historical mailing list - Katy
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 10:27:31 -0500
  ...Hubby is saying possibly the radiator needs rodding. Please tell me it isn't so. I needed to leave yesterday to keep my schedule...
• truck?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Payton
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 17:08:15 EST
  ...Within the last two years its had new starter, new battery, rebuilt carb, rebuilt transmission, and the radiator has been steamed and rodded. The...
• Re: Humid Air - Some Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 17:45:46 EDT
  ...Taken to the extreme, a thin layer of water (2 to 4 monolayers) on the radiator surface at the turbulent air boundary will give...
• Re: Hot water heater
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 09:58:25 -0700
  ...to see a setup that exchanges heat with the exhaust > or radiator somehow, though it would require running the engine for > heat.... Hmmmmm.... bmc...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 22:01:35 -0500
  ...Has a 4"-5" raised roof, a 1/3-2/3 nicely fabric upholstered front bench seat, and a funky looking plastic radiator grill...
• Re: wisdom of brake fluid res. location
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 18:25:40 -0800
  ...With the spare tire mounted down there, the radiator fan needing space, the Syncro front drive stuff planned for, there just was not a...
• Re: Mystery battery drain solved!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 10 May 2005 19:36:44 -0700
  ...When I got the van back from the shop that did the work, which included a new radiator, the heat control was all the...
• Re: Front Blower Doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:45:39 -0300
  ...The front heat exhanger is working fine, as is my carefully burped radiator. The rear underseat fan/heat exchanger would do Marilyn Monroe proud...
• Re: Front Blower Doesn't
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:05:05 -0700
  ...The front heat > exhanger is working fine, as is my carefully burped radiator. The rear > underseat fan/heat exchanger would do Marilyn Monroe proud...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:49:27 -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: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:09:51 -0400
  ...Monday, August 12, 2002 9:07 AM Subject: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long) > Hi Volks! > > Recently, I had the radiator fan speed...
• Re: Vanagon overheating on trip
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sun, 19 Jul 2015 17:36:30 -0400
  ...You can't >> just drive around without a working radiator fan. BTDT and learned the >> hard way. It turns around and bites you at...
• Re: Aluminum coolant tanks
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:18:15 -0700
  ...I wonder if we can replace the plastic tank with a small motorcycle radiator similar to this one... https://www.revzilla.com/dirt-bike...
• Re: Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine - water in the fuel??
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 10:46:38 -0400
  ...We also changed out the radiator pipes. The van has ran perfect for 20k miles, since 2006. This is the first hic-up since...
• Re: AC causes engine reduction in performance and stalling
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 18 May 2012 08:52:40 -0400
  ...Also, the PO had > removed the stock radiator fan and replaced it with an aftermarket that is > controlled by a manual toggle switch (attached...
• Locations and Little Off List Response
  Historical mailing list - Jon B
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 18:45:04 -0700
  ...I bought it for $1800 without driving it(missing radiator). With no real prior mechanical experience I pulled out the front enough to replace...
• Re: Aux Oil temp gauge wiring
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 20:39:44 -0500
  ...where to "enter" > > the cabin, whether through the front near the radiator or >underneath, maybe > > up thru the shifting linkage area. Looks like I...
• Re: Bar's Leak (Was: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs)
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:24:16 -0800
  ...read no further. >> >> Bar's Leak either (a) does nothing or (b) clogs up your >> radiator, heater >> core, etc. >> >> However, I've had good...
• Re: radiator fan grinding noise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 02:53:02 +0000
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• Re: Top off the rad
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 7 Sep 2013 20:37:19 -0600
  ...Your method is clever, but it doesn't address the >> fact >> the the heater hoses are higher than the top of the radiator, and...
• Re: Temperature needle low: thermostat or sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 07:22:19 -0800
  ...If the engine appears to be sufficiently warm, and you're getting good heat out, and the front radiator gets good and warm, I...
• Re: Air in my coolant - '86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - quoton
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 20:28:34 -0700
  ...I > regularly have to bleed air from the radiator and I have to bleed air from > the primary coolant tank just about every time...
• Re: No emergencies anymore, (longish) was: emerg. repairs/solutions
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 19:19:52 EDT
  ...However there are always those rocks or sticks that fly up into your perfectly good radiator or fuel line or coolant pipe, etc and...
• Re: vw diesel engine in old type 2
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 7 May 1999 18:10:13 -0400
  ...Install engine mounts > and engine, run coolant hoses and cut out the nose for a > radiator and grill. > > /Martin > -- > Westy 1.9l Turbo Diesel...
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 20:31:57 -0500
  ...It is not used in the newer vehicles as it was found to wear through heater cores and radiators. It function was to control...
• Re: Changing coolant hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 18:22:55 -0800
  ...This weekend I am tackling the task of replacing the long coolant pipes from engine to radiator. I already bought nice heavy duty 1...
• Re: unknown Westy secrets
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 14:04:20 -0500
  ...Robert Lilley? can this really be? > There's a switch on the bottom of the radiator that sets the engine for air > or water...
• Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list - Radish150
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 18:59:54 -0800
  ...little 13mm (head size) bolt on top of the horrid plastic radiator? Is it supposed to have a groove thang (yeah baby) in it...