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• Re: radiator fan relay
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sun, 19 Oct 2003 00:20:13 -0400
  ...I was thinking there > was a relay that turns on the low and high speed on > the radiator fan. Having just replaced the > temperature...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:22:17 -0700
  ...The water pump can't overcome bubble in the upper radiator > > hose > > when you stop and your temperature spikes. > > > > But several European cars have...
• Re: `87 Westy Syncro running hot
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:52:23 -0600
  ...needed or necessary or not, just spend the $150 and replace the radiator. It will LIKELY make a huge difference. bob ... with a new...
• Re: Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 23:58:23 -0500
  ...Need input on radiator problem > > >Guys, yea, i need your input! > >I had NO radiator related problem since i started working on Vanagon! yea...
• Re: Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 10:47:35 -0500
  ...The good news > is these days they are a lot cheaper. > > My old radiator was the original radiator. It was copper. The interior > was...
• Re: AC and cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 14:26:16 -0700
  ...The Radiator fan should come on LOW when the AC > is on. IF the high speed fan is called for it is SUPPOSED to...
• Re: Overheating problem 91 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 13:39:24 -0600
  The reason that I'm not focusing on the radiator at this time is that this happened suddenly. It never overheated until around Christmas...
• 20 hours later and a new water pump and a few other things...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 16:32:56 -0700
  ...Oil change Remove radiator Add heat blocking mat to firewall Fix leaking hose to radiator Change fan motor New radiator drain seal Well, I...
• Re: Auxilliary gas can
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 23:15:19 -0400
  ...It looks like the > radiator fan > exhausts through the area just above the spare tire, so I was a little > concerned the can might...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 08:03:52 -0400
  ...I believe the radiator, when working efficiently, to be over engineered. In fact it is cheerfully retained by the lunatic fringe after a V8...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:23:07 -0500
  My solution was to use a small radiator hose clamp around the body of the sensor and a piece of copper wire that grounds...
• Coolant Temp vs Spare Tire Position
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:37:51 -0800
  I noticed that the radiator fan was kicking on more than usual so I dropped the clamshell, pulled out the spare and took a...
• Re: Radiator fan switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 22:24:46 +0000
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• Re: Looking for reliable and reasonable repair place in New England
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 10:56:53 -0700
  RE: Overheating You can get the same symptoms from a bad radiator. BTDT
• Re: Radiator/Condensor fan
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 21:22:47 +0000
  Check the price on that fan resister #251-971-284-H, I got mine from VW for $30 yesterday. Hotch
• Radiator Thermoswitch Location
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Snow
  Wed, 12 May 1999 15:32:26 -0700
  Can anyone give me better directions to the thermoswitch than the Bentley does. Thanks, Chris Riddle 85 Weekender "Otto" Athens, OH
• Re: FS: SOCAL Come for the tires, stay for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 00:37:57 -0400
  Heh. I could say it looks like they looted the radiator too ;P
• Re: Overflow puking water - PS
  Historical mailing list - Tanja Bomb
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 18:48:38 -0800
  BTW, I had the waterpump replaced in September because coolant was coming from the weep hole. New radiator too.
• Re: Cooling Fan info discrepancies
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:49:10 -0700
  ...The only thing that can keep it from coming on at this point is the thermoswitch on the radiator. I would get a infrared...
• Alternative Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:22:26 -0800
  ...The old > fellow who owned it had plumbed it inside and had the plumbing connected > to a radiator with a fan motor behind it...
• Re: Expansion Tank Defect
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 20:46:39 -0700
  The first 3 model years of 'vanagons' with radiators had what you call a "real cap" on their tanks. They are a much worse...
• Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:51:47 -0500
  Martin, Before pulling the radiator, you might consider testing its cooling ability. This can be done by simply shooting the core with an inferred...
• Re: vanagon tech data request for CFD (pretty nerdy)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 25 May 2004 13:09:59 -0600
  ...Can your program read std ascii point data? Or Catia format? > 2) Relative heat dissipation (best guess) of the engine and radiator. Around (or...
• Re: Suggestion, Re: Checking a Radiator.-now cooling Q&A
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 21:43:51 EDT
  ...Also I think that most of the cooling problems would be solved by a front fill radiator. Think about it.... Just like a normal...
• Fwd: Vanagon wackiness (no Audi content)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 May 2000 21:44:30 EDT
  ...So I start to think the radiator core is plugged and/ or fouled. He was a bit hesitant to spend $200 bucks on one...
• How hot is your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 10:39:35 -0400
  ...In addition, the radiator fan kicks in between 192 and 201 F. Now, the coolant in the radiator will be cooler than the coolant...
• Blinking Red Light of Death
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 13:59:02 -0400
  ...I disconnected the two radiator hoses and did multiple clean water flush and drains. The radiator seems to flow as it should. What incredibly...
• Rad R&R -- tools?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 May 2012 17:48:02 -0700
  ...Alastair's how-to at <https://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/vanagon-radiator-replacement/> says "[...] clamp off coolant lines [...]" So, since I'm...
• Fwd: radiator fan always on
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 8 May 2009 08:37:47 -0500
  ...The radiator fan runs whenever the air conditioning is on. >>> >>> Mike >>> >> >> >> > >
• Re: AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 09:50:33 EDT
  Bud; When you say high blower do you mean evaporator fan or radiator fan? The compessor is supposed to stop when the radiator is...
• Re: cooling system design / Reinvention of the Wheel Banished!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 09:35:03 -0500
  ...How about an ordinary check valve? Orient it so it only passes coolant from the tank to the radiator, and insert it as a...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - John N. Motlagh
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 17:56:50 -0500
  ...I am going to start with the spray down of the radiator, to get the bugs out. Then on to a flush and fill...
• Re: Bar's Leak (Was: My 2 cents on head leaks and rubber studs)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:12:53 -0500
  ...read no further. > > Bar's Leak either (a) does nothing or (b) clogs up your radiator, heater > core, etc. > Geza, A quick look at...
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  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 2 Jun 2021 09:33:09 -0700
  ...Depending on fan switch choice, the > fan is turned on after the radiator is saturated with heat and the outlet > temperature is high enough...
• Re: 85vanagon overheating (water cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 00:07:58 -0700
  ...I suspect that the radiator needs replacing since it's the original 85 radiator. I'm near Redwood City headed to Los Angeles this...
• Re: 86 Weekender, radiator fan very noisy.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:15:11 -0400
  > My radiator fan is very loud. > Since I have AC I didn't see a replacement on > the bus depot site. Remember to click...
• Re: Elemental Mods Report
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 6 May 2008 10:35:48 -0700
  ...It has cut out when the radiator fan is not on the turbo high speed. I think my coolant is bled & topped off, and...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:29:07 -0700
  ...Were there baffles on either side of the headlights between headlight and radiator? Seems like that might have been a good thing for noise...
• Re: Overheating; I4 Jetta conv; water pump ( a bit long)
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 19:27:54 -0700
  ...Ick Ick Turned engine off. > > So there is water going to rad! Pulled radiator. > Took to shop. Flow test > shows water runs through, but...
• Re: Crazy VW
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 26 Jun 2005 14:01:27 -0600
  ...On the eurovans that I worked on it was on the drivers side right near the radiator. By the way it is on the...
• Re: Temp high, no fan ...
  Historical mailing list - Gordon
  Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:46:35 -0800
  ...If the hot coolant flow to the radiator > is too small then the engine can cook but the fan won't come on. How...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:22:07 -0400
  ...So I just replaced the thermo switch or radiator > temp switch just now. I haven't gotten it hot enough to kick on the...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 19:09:29 -1000
  ...rear mounted radiator..or even twin rear mounted small radiators ...not practical generally . Though ...that would keep the major cooling system parts in one...
• spare tire clearance
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 05:41:17 -0500
  ...A mechanic has replaced 5 or 6 but others look pretty bad, especially upper and lower radiator and the ones to the front heater...
• Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 13:46:02 -0700
  ...This is about water cooled radiators, about those spring loaded >clamps > > without the screw. Whats the more enlightened path? > > > > A. reusing the old spring...
• Running hot/ No fan Update
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 15:35:04 -0500
  Well, still running hot after a new thermostat and a thermo-sensor on the radiator. The mechanic, (who is not Vanagon savvy) claims it...
• Re: HELP!: radiator fan is loud
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 29 Aug 1999 19:53:25 -0700
  ...Sent: Sunday, August 29, 1999 1:32 PM Subject: Re: HELP!: radiator fan is loud > Paul, > > You only need the cooling fan when the...
• bleeding cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 23:02:01 -0500
  ...It is my new Vanagon radiator fill devise. I've found having the van "assume the position" Easy now, 15 or so inches in...
• Alloy wheels fit in spare tire carrier?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Feddersen
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 21:10:57 -0400
  Hi, Trying to put spare alloy tire (87 Weekender) back into spare tire carrier after taking it all apart during radiator work. Now I...
• Re: Importing New Vanagon from South Africa
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 15:21:11 EST
  ...An accompaning photo showed a brand new loaf style van but with a radiator mounted to the front. Although it was obviously an add...
• Re: radiator leak
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 02:26:23 -0600
  ...VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 5:57 PM > Subject: radiator leak > > >> Oh trusted vanagon listees: >> >> I humbly approach with request for advice...
• Re: Conclusion to:"Trouble on the Road in PA" (longish)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 08:13:28 -0700
  ...Nah, the wasserboxer radiator circuit is plenty big for an I4. Heck, VWSA was shoehorning in the five cylinder inline back there with the...
• Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 10:43:05 -0800
  could it be the water pump? it's looking like a weak coolant flow thru radiator
• conversion parts RE: 82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 21:14:26 -0400
  I have some fan shrouds and rad supports if you want to convert to a common rad.
• RE: Error in Franklin Mint Ad in VW rags
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 07 Feb 1996 10:22:00 -0500
  Markus, Are you referring to the detailed "radiator cap"? BTW, its Karmann Ghia...not Gia! ;-) Ric
• Re: New Coolant Tubes was: radiator fan sending unit, coolant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 21:42:06 EST
  Great tip... with the money "saved", I'd splurge and go stainless. ROB '91 syncro
• Fan Resistor
  Historical mailing list - David Paterson
  Fri, 12 May 2000 21:24:39 -0400
  Hey Listees, Does anyone know what the large resistor up by the radiator is called or what the part numbers is? Thanks Dave
• Re: Copper and Brass radiator?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 25 Aug 2001 00:24:12 -0500
  Javier, And the original is made of aluminum? ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES- (Eva)
• water wetter
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 14:39:35 EDT
  I use it. In the desert, it seems to make a noticeable difference. As does pressure washing the front of your radiator!! CD
• Re: 87 Westy Engine Running Warm---At Wits End
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 21:23:02 -0500
  ...However, the >coolant at the engine is hotter, I would think, because the coolant flows a >bit of distance up to the radiator and...