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• Re: New sensors -now running hot
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:21:05 -0400
  ...while feeling the radiator to determine thermostat opening the dash temp. gage read higher than it used to. Lastly, by the time the fan...
• Re: Bleeding the Coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 19:53:02 -0800
  ...For best flow to the front heater and the radiator, the two hoses should be isolated, not connected together. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: EXPANSION TANK OVERFLOW FITTING
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 09:41:10 -0500
  ...My expansion tank is the type with the standard radiator cap, the nipple comes off the neck of the expansion tank. I don't...
• Selling our Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 08:26:01 -0700
  ...Some of the work done since we bought it: --rebuild engine (heads welded) --new catalytic converter and O2 sensor --new radiator, all water pipes...
• Re: Overheating problem
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 10:15:58 -0700
  ...Replaced the radiator (it was definitely plugged up) and it's back to normal. Jim Thompson 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" oldvolkshome@earthlink...
• Re: Front hose and alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 18:49:40 -0400
  ...s the difference between the "vanagon with factory alloy wheels" front >> radiator hose, and the regular one? My van came with steel wheels, but...
• Re: FS: 1983 Westy Project for $350
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:17:55 -0700
  ...doors, no gas tank, no interior, no wheels, no spindles, no radiator..and it even had the front and rear clip cut off it...
• Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 00:30:47 -0800
  ...Radiator, coolant pump, thermostat, > thermo-time switch, > fuel pump, filter, pressure diaphragm, all new > radiator and fuel hoses > (in engine compartment) yada yada. I...
• Re: Good trip, but BAD news follows
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 08:41:36 -0700
  ...I just got a new radiator a few weeks ago too. > > Now for the BAD news. While driving, there was this knocking sound. When...
• Re: Air/wasser swap
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:33:08 -0700
  ...hoses to make do, or else swap the > rad as well. Radiator is gone from my van. > Overall, it's MUCH easier to just...
• Re: Plastic noodles in cooling system, '90 Wolfsburg TDI
  Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 22:43:45 -0400
  ...I have seen these things disintegrate and clog the core as well > as fill the bottom of, and reduce flow in radiators. > > Jeff > > > On...
• Re: Not the thermostat - yay!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 May 2009 12:01:21 -0400
  ...cap on the expansion tank to confirm it too was working. Radiator fan works / comes on when required, hot air from both heaters, no...
• Re: Sportsvans (sick)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 14:40:06 -0600 (CDT)
  ...BTW, that's the radiator, and it's got a Rabbit-gas engine in the ]back... When a bus (or Vanagon, for that matter...
• Re: Request Help On Antenna Installation
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Nov 94 17:33:10 AST
  ...I didn't use the through the radiator/headlight area approach, so it looks like antennae instalation varies. I don't know if my...
• 91 Bergundy weekender-The FOR SALE Tour! NE to VT
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
  Wed, 5 May 1999 10:17:44 -0400
  ...of touch-up paint New parts (less than 1 year old): Radiator, Starter motor, Engine, Water pump, Rear heater core The asking price is...
• Replacing long coolant pipes on 84 , alternative fixes?
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 23:13:55 -0400
  ...But I have the long plastic pipes from an 87 plus the two hoses that connect the pipes to the radiator. I know that...
• Re: Camping in the four corners states
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 20:08:33 -0800
  ...not organized) spots? > Do you know of any? > > Bruno > Westfalia '88 > 160,000miles, original motor, original heads, original radiator, lots of > water pumps... > > -- Leon
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air / Where Would We Be Without This Topic?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 20:45:48 -0500
  ...the coolant reservoir the >same height as the top of the radiator. Just open all the bleeders, fill >with pre-mix, squeezing the hose...
• Re: Latest Robbery attempt at local VW Dealer Parts counter
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:34:39 -0600
  ...I'll get one when I order my new radiator in the next month or so. DM&FS At 07:14 PM 1/24...
• Head Damage?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Peebles
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:03:38 -0700
  ...So I have fixed leaky thermostat housing, leaky distribution unit, changed the clogged radiator. This engine has 70+ k on it. A rebuilt GoWesty...
• Re: World parts
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 6 Sep 2017 08:27:36 -0700
  ...d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I have a low cost, more efficient radiator fan solution. I can send details later. > > > > Dennis > > > > Sent from my Windows...
• Re: Auto transmission cooler??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:50:13 -0400
  ...The cooler coolant supply is basically in parallel with the radiator. The goal is to increase cooling capacity with engine load. The down side...
• [EDIT] Baffles next to headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 14 May 2012 20:11:20 -0700
  ...existance of these thingies? ======== Update ends ============ In addition to the two radiator side baffles and that lower deflector baffle, my '84 also has a...
• FS: 82 Westfalia 'GTi'
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Fri, 22 May 1998 23:54:40 -0400
  ...Some new Radiator hoses. Full camper, everything works. Small mildew spot on Canvas, new poptop seal . Painted last year but some rust is showing...
• Re: Leaky Rear Heater - anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 15:09:55 -0400
  ...If the rear core was crusty, what kind of shape do you think the front core and radiator are in? Tim Hannink Goldibox - 1987...
• Re: Compression Question
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 07:15:20 -0400
  ...the timing retarded, the O2 sensor disconnected, green coolant in the radiator, passenger-car tires, etc.) As for Quaker State, I'm pretty positive...
• Re: Coolant Movement Problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:43:18 -0400
  ...I switched them back and > forth several times because I didn't believe my eyes the first time. > > After a new radiator, flushing the...
• Re: Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 19:32:26 -0800
  ...don't see it in the same category as replacing a radiator or a head or whatever. Can't really think of anything else...
• FS: 1985 Silver Sunroof 7-Passenger (pics) *Salem, OR*
  Historical mailing list - John Harvey
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 10:33:42 -0700
  ...The radiator fan only operates at high speed so it needs a new switch or fan resistor. The rear heater core has a slow...
• Re: Fan not working , would this screw it up too ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 05:52:54 -0800
  ...I > wouldn't expect the radiator > fan to run at 1C temperature. I would check the > pump and then look at the > radiator. > > > Jay...
• rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 16:46:24 -0800
  ...Radiator, coolant pump, thermostat, thermo-time switch, fuel pump, filter, pressure diaphragm, all new radiator and fuel hoses (in engine compartment) yada yada. I...
• Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:23:39 -0700
  ...on a 'normal car' .........like an old fashioned front engine, front radiator car .......you could run with the cap loose to keep pressure from...
• Re: hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 5 Nov 2016 11:11:02 -0700
  ...hoses all around > > - fuel injectors cleaned and calibrated > > - new clutch > > - new radiator and rad. fan switch > > - new water pump > > - new thermostat > > - new temp2 sensor...
• Re: Thermostats - 87 degree vs 80 degree
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:40:28 -0500
  ...Check the fan, the radiator, and so on. > > > > Given that the engine is engineered for 87 C, it should run at that temperature. > > > > mcneely...
• Re: Water leak on the passenger side creating a pool of water in footwell
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 18:19:18 -0400
  ...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: ac for my 82
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 21:50:05 -0500
  ...The condenser is mounted where the watercooled vans have there radiator. Major modifications: Installed an aftermarket Mesa 96 plate oil cooler w/ fan Replaced...
• Vanagon buying info
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hollingsworth
  Thu, 31 Dec 1998 17:15:33 -0800
  ...maybe?) Brake rotors turned (they said they will do it) Water radiator tank- the one behind the lisc. plate Windscreen cracked in lower right...
• What a weekend...Help...Overheating 1990!
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 17:06:03 -0700
  ...1) my radiator? 2) my expansion tank? 3) my thermostat? 4) my overflow tank? 5) MY HEADS???? ( in which case there will be one...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air / Where Would We Be Without This Topic?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 17:04:13 -0800
  ...The 4 air vents (rear heater core, radiator, 2 self installed) I use are opened in order from the lowest to the highest until...
• Re: air blowing into coolant truth and/or consequences
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 20:57:53 -0400
  ...A friend of mine said that he drove his Vanagon for years with the radiator cap (off or loose I don't recall) so...
• Re: SA GRILLE
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:22:36 -0500
  ...unlike the stock grille (on my '85 anyway), there's room to get a wrench onto the radiator bleeder with the grille installed. Makes...
• Re: Use heater core from different vehicle for front heat?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:58:35 -0700
  ...A good radiator shop may be able to make one > but it will cost anyway. The front heater only takes outside air so the...
• Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:07:47 -0700
  ...3 needle widths past center of > LED, almost to where the radiator fan would kick in. I"ve never seen > that before. > > Will endeavor...
• Re: Is there a better Upgraded compressor for the 88 up 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 05:59:39 -0700
  ...Also make sure the cardboard diverters around the radiator are in place and in good shape. I also sealed around the penetration for the...
• Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:47:33 -0500
  ...sparkplugs from your engine,also your oilcap, and if watercooled your radiator fill cap // You will need a air compressor with a adjustable air...
• Re: white clouds out of the exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 14:48:54 -0700
  ...They found it overheating, replaced two > >> > temp > >> > sensors on radiator, replaced valve cover gasket. I paid for the temp > >> > sensors. Mechanic told me the...
• Re: New diesel from VW
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 12:00:43 -0600
  ...I'm running a sheet of cardboard in front of my radiator, but behind the intercooler. > > GregM > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: (Real) Noisy Rad Fan
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 8 Aug 2015 21:46:17 -0700
  ...Noisy Rad Fan I believe I know the three stages of radiator fan speeds -- and noise ['87 AC in my (late) '86]. BUT yesterday...
• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 19:47:07 +0000
  ...it _will_ get better! > > > > I ordered a new propane tank and radiator yesterday. I may need to > > order a new fuel tank, too. > > > > I...
• Re: More Coolant Leaks/Tire Availability
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 00:22:04 EDT
  ...leak from the plastic fitting that >connects the upper and lower radiator hoses and mounts on the firewall >of >the van (back of the...
• Re: need engine options for '82 diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 29 May 1999 14:27:01 -0600
  ...The Vanagon required a deck height adjustment, the 'loaf wanted a big hole cut in the nose for a radiator. While the V6's...
• Re: Weird Coolant System Behavior
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 16:01:36 -0500
  ...on the sender. > I was wondering if the inside of the radiator is coated with goop if this > could be messing up its heat...
• Re: Zip Ties Everywhere (& heater hose in place of coolant pipes results)
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 19:27:48 EST
  ...The whole mess of > coolant hoses from the engine compartment to the > radiator is held on by zip-ties. Just did the gas tank...
• Thermostat for 1.9L same as 2.0L? 87degrees celsius?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 13:44:59 EDT
  ...Actually I want to avoid bleeding the coolant system twice. (BTW In this process I'm replacing the radiator as well with a new...
• Re: How to bleed the cooling system???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 21:35:41 -0600
  ...circulates, i alternatively open and close the > bleether valve on the radiator to let air out. If the level of the coolant > goes down...
• gray area model year differences
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 14:37:21 EDT
  ...In the GoldBrick the main coolant lines to the radiator are plastic (86 and later feature), but the "crossover" heater line from the left...
• stranded out of state: coolent in exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 15:19:02 -0500
  ...We were traveling from VA to NY on friday and about three hours from our destination one of the large radiator hoses popped off...
• Coolant line temps (?)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:40:23 -0500
  ...My radiator fan kicks on at +/- 205 degrees. Are these readings normal? I picked up my gun last fall and am unsure of my...
• Re: New owner with a question or three.
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 17:18:19 -0400
  ...it's the same engine or/and do you have a radiator in the front: http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine/engine_after1.jpg...
• Re: Cold air always
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 23:41:30 -0600
  ...The fresh air intake can be blanked off at > its opening behind the radiator grille or, if you do not mind pulling the > heater...