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Re: Need a shower? Got tools?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 9 Apr 2015 16:42:17 -0700
...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: d24t volkswagen diesel
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:07:59 -0700
...mechanic changed water pump and radiator recently and tach never worked after. can't seem to find what connection was lost. also: what's...
Re: Injector cleaning
Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
Wed, 6 Apr 2011 08:40:57 -0700
...but years ago we used to > > have occasion to send several radiators to be rodded over the course of a > > couple years. Every time...
Re: Wiring damage- Pics
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 30 May 2009 17:24:08 -0700
...That big brown wire looks like the ground for the radiator fan motor, the highest amp draw item in the vehicle if it is...
Re: head gaskets and time bombs
Historical mailing list
Wed, 7 Feb 1996 00:08:53 -0500
...Also, exhaaust gasses getting into cooling syem cause more corrosion and the increased pressure will damage the radiator and heater cores. All Vanagon engines...
Re: An item no water cooled Vanagon should be without!
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 4 May 1999 12:43:15 -0400
...assembly that replaces the bolt "plug" > on the top of the radiator that is so difficult to get back in while > coolant is coming...
Maaco paint job done
Historical mailing list - Yetter, Bryan
Thu, 27 Apr 2000 14:46:57 -0700
...Not to mention my orange radiator. Previous seam cracks are still cracked, and all chips were just painted over. I did take off every...
Re: vanagon nose damage
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 17 Oct 2000 10:39:27 -0700
...structural deformation has occurred, as well as the condition of the radiator. In my first repair there was no damage to the underlying heavy...
FS: '87 Syncro in NM
Historical mailing list - Chris and Alina
Sun, 11 Feb 2001 20:34:17 -0700
...some tools CD player, cold front (snaps on to block the radiator) fully winterized (110V oil pan, antifreeze, and battery heaters) It looks, starts...
Re: new engine & bleeding
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 11 Jul 2001 09:29:38 -0400
...When the level stabilizes you can start with the 2000 rpm bit and the radiator bleed screw, magic incantations, etc. You are using long...
Re: slightly incorrect coolant hose, will it be ok?
Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
Sat, 6 Jul 2002 21:41:27 -0700
...slightly incorrect coolant hose, will it be ok? > I just ordered a pair of coolant hoses that directly feed my nice new > radiator in...
Where is fan thermo-switch? 90GL
Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 00:10:49 EDT
...My Bentley (page 19.12) indicates that the switch should be on the left of the radiator and can be found by "moving the...
Coolant air - prevents fan?
Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
Tue, 13 May 2003 19:31:10 EDT
...I know the thermostat is opening eventually, because I have heat and steam at the bleeder valve on the radiator. TIA Dustin
Re: Am I crazy, sick or stupid?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 8 Nov 2003 19:52:33 +1300
...No seam rust, however :) Should the coolant lines be suspect? >Radiator? Brakes? I've ressurected a couple air-cooleds and usually >they needed new...
Re: Hose has a brass sleeve in it
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Feb 2005 23:28:32 -0500
...attached to a very long plastic hose that runs to the radiator. The hose (it goes over the tranny) has a reducer, looks like...
Re: Issues with CIP?
Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 21:07:16 -0700
...regard to returns? I received the > wrong part yesterday (a Jetta radiator, when I ordered a Vanagon one), and > not only were they not...
Re: My R134a experience
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:43:49 -0700
...The > shop (Harris Radiator near San Diego) did a great job, and even > offered me a guarantee, offering to change back to R12 if...
Re: Install radiator "cardboard" after rad in?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:40:43 -0800
What's with this 'Sorry' thing Neil. Vanagon means never having to say you're sorry! :) Hum it with with me now.......... On Feb...
Oil cooler musings
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:45:18 -0800
...You must have a good flow of air across the oil 'radiator' for it to be effective. If you encounter 'stop and go' high...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:28:49 -0500
...Many vehicles use a tranny > cooler inside the radiator or some type of heat exchanger that uses the coolant. > What you should do is...
Re: Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Chapter Three
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Mon, 28 Feb 2005 11:35:12 -0600
...Original Radiator found to have decent flow ... but not as much as we would expect. So had it pulled and taken apart. Found some...
Re: Cooling System Project (Tools)
Historical mailing list - amy monk
Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:05:08 -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: Air-cooled Vanagon history
Historical mailing list
Sat, 6 Jan 2001 13:44:12 EST
...he was telling me he wanted to put the Subaru engine in there, and add a radiator underneath w/ cooling fans. I was asking...
Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:05:17 -0400
Yes, I have 19.12 open, but was confused by the factory settings listed being a little different that the new switch. Meanwhile I...
Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Thu, 25 Jun 2020 22:03:21 -0400
...fan comes on and controls the temperature at this elevated temperature. Radiator and upper TSTAT vent are well purged of air. LED never comes...
Just got some more parts from Germany
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:12:12 -0500
...folks know about some parts I just got in from Germany. Radiator fan low speed resistors for the 2.1l Vanagon. 251971284H - $75 If...
'84 wassertemp gauge
Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
Mon, 29 Apr 1996 11:04:50 -0700
...I know, the gauge does give clues about stuck thermostats, clogged radiators, etc., but not to the average driver. Pardon the rambling, Ed Mellinger...
"82 Diesel suddenly runs warm
Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
9 Aug 1997 15:03:36 -0700
...I don't think that the electric radiator fan is an issue here, I don't think the current temp is hot enough to...
Re: Coolant Light Blinking
Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
Mon, 27 Jul 1998 10:24:10 +0200
...I've opened the breather screw at radiator - air cames out. I've refilled the expansion tank a few times until I found the...
Re: Ford F150 pulling a vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Wed, 2 Jun 1999 12:05:20 -0500
...The 200 six in my Mustang went 273k miles with only water in the radiator. I was 17 and couldn't afford antifreeze. This...
Re: H20 pump research clarification
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 8 May 2000 14:09:37 -0400
...under-between-below engine block) that >circulates water to & from the radiator/engine that is being replaced - not >the sink pump. > >Melissa, Jim & MO...
Re: Thermostat Replacement
Historical mailing list - Les Yamashita
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 13:39:01 -0500
...On a recent long drive in 15 degree weather here, I went back to feel the radiator hoses and they were about as warm...
Re: Air vs Water
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 7 Jan 2002 09:38:19 -0600
...The air Cooled system has fewer parts since it has no radiator, water pump, hoses, etc. I've been driving my air cooled for...
Looking for a couple of parts for my Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Clifford P Gottschalk
Fri, 18 Jan 2002 20:50:07 -0700
...one from the R/H side of the engine to the radiator tubes. If anyone has these two items in good shape - I could...
Re: [VANAGON] running hot....ideas ? UPD ATE running a 70� t-sta...
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 25 Mar 2006 11:25:44 -0800
...That turned out to be a water >>pump AND a radiator.I went back to the 87 degree unit afterwards. >>Ken Lewis >>http://neksiwel...
Re: distilled water for coolant - was New Car Dealers And Parts Prices-a service advisors
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:12:17 -0800
...I believe >that it has been proven to accelerate the breakdown of your engine's case >and heads, gaskets, radiator, heater cores, etc. > Anyone...
Re: 2.1 hose price deal
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 09:48:07 -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: Problem with Overheating with ABA conversion
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 9 Feb 2005 18:01:42 -0800
...But when you go to the center of the van the two plastic pipes aren't more than slightly warm and the radiator is...
Re: AC Shop Recommendations in Vancouver BC
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 May 2019 21:47:52 +0000
...out the A/C condenser that sits in front of your radiator. The new R134a refrigerant is different from the old R12 and doesn...
Re: More leaks
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:53:56 -0500
...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: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:21:27 -0600
...7B%7D,'cvml','dn92610@gmail.com');> <javascript:;>> >> > wrote: >> > >> > > could it be the water pump? it's looking like a weak coolant flow thru >> > > radiator >> > > >> > >> >
Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 14:50:24 -0700
or put more clearly... if the wire gauges in question matched (or the substitute part used larger gauge wires) ..... On Sat, Jul 27, 2013...
Re: This could be a real buy...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:36:04 -0800
...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: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:20:53 -0700
...Guess which end of town the two radiator repair places are? North end, end closest to the grade. With all the cars that fail...
Re: Hose ID: Crossover tube to expansion tanks?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:47:47 -0400
...Are you sure it was rated for fuel? I once used radiator hose for the cross-over between the two sides of the tank...
FS: '82 diesel vanagon (State College, PA)
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Thu, 20 May 2010 15:18:30 -0400
...The van is in really great shape- has new radiator, bosch certified rebuilt injection pump, new shocks, and I had it painted 3 years...
Re: My windshield washer heater gizmo
Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
Thu, 4 May 1995 09:58:50 -0700 (PDT)
...3-4 feet of plastic tubing, and tightly wraped/coiled that around the incoming radiator tube (the one with the really hot fluid coming...
Re: To those '83-'85 Vanagon folks
Historical mailing list
Wed, 7 Sep 94 8:09:39 EDT
...If there is a hole in any one of your components ie radiator or rad hose, then as the system cools down air will...
Re: engine temperature
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Aug 94 11:11:19 PDT
...The first cylinder right behind the radiator (where it receives most cooling air from the cooling fan and thus is the coolest cylinder) has...
Re: Running Hot, thermostats
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 7 Apr 1998 07:37:18 -0400
...If that isn't the problem, check the > >> >radiator fan motor. > >> > > >> Are syncro thermostats really different? Why? > >> > >> -Mark McCulley > >> > > Yes they are. Does it...
Re: need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 14 Nov 1999 11:31:02 -0600
...Of course a cold heater immediately makes the cooling system suspect, and sure enough, when the radiator was checked, there wasn't a drop...
Re: more vanagon parts For sale (best offers)
Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:31:56 -0700
...steering rack (cheap!) -power steering rack -power steering pump -gas tank -radiator & fan -speakers -speedo cluster housings w/ analong clock -jacks -curtain set -bumpers...
Re: Removed A/C - Now Rad Fan is Dead '87 GL
Historical mailing list - mike
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 13:08:55 -0800
AFAIK radiator fan comes on as soon as you turn on the AC. > From: John Rodgers <jhrodgers@MINDSPRING.COM> > Reply-To: John Rodgers <jhrodgers...
Re: Volks Cafe Big Bumpers
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 8 Aug 2002 16:08:09 -0700
...were a stretch financially, we like having something more than the radiator between us and the outside world. And other cars, even the Navigators...
Re: high idle speed
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Fri, 1 Nov 2002 18:03:26 -0500
...http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/front_radiator.htm No need to fully bleed the van for that, just open the thermostat bleeder (at the...
2.1L coolant light problem
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 04:29:28 -0400
...to stop this for him, other than to be sure the radiator fan is working............. . Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab...
Re: 2.1 Temp sender resistance values?
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Tue, 9 Aug 2005 06:36:00 -0700
...thermostat > before it gets to the the pipes leading to the radiator or do they > only being to show a reading once the thermostat...
Re: Honey I shrunk the coolant pipes
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sun, 20 Nov 2005 06:00:45 -0500
...90 carat with plastic pipes >developed a drip where the rubber radiator hose connects to the long >plastic pipe at a connection visible just...
Re: distilled water for coolant - was New Car Dealers And Parts Prices-a service advisors
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:44:05 -0500
...I believe > that it has been proven to accelerate the breakdown of your engine's case > and heads, gaskets, radiator, heater cores, etc. > Anyone...
Re: Playing "Mechanic Ping-Pong" with my Westy!
Historical mailing list - PB
Tue, 8 Jul 2008 18:41:29 -0700
...He pressure tested the > > radiator and said it needed to be replaced, so I let him do it. Well, > the > > leaks are fixed, but...