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• Re: Radiator fan switch solved
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 23:26:38 -0600
  On 5 Sep , 2017, at 7:48 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote: > So I filled the expansion tank a bit over tilled, You Can...
• Can I drain coolant from someplace more accessible?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:16:15 -0400
  Replacing radiator. Bentley says to drain coolant at head drain point. I'd rather not remove the shield beneath the head. Is there a...
• Re: Correction~ Who's Who in Vanagons (water-cooled 1.9 liters)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 11:25:10 -0700
  ...JIM@ATCWEB.ATC.1DC.COM Please Note!!! Our 1983 Westy is an *early* year 2.0 AIRCOOLED! w/ no a/c and no radiator!
• Redline Water Wetter
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 May 1997 13:17:19 -0400 (EDT)
  Has anyone tried this product? It is suppose to increase the heat transfer properties of the radiator water and they claim up to a...
• Re: Bleeder valve Function?
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 16:19:06 -0500
  ...6 inches, then accelerate to 2500 rpm�s and open the bleeder in the front (next to the radiator) and it does bleed. Javier
• Coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 03:26:35 -0000
  Can anyone give me the outside diameter of the steel and plastic coolant pipes running to and from the engine to the radiator. I...
• Re: '91Westy Coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 09:24:07 -0500
  ...Assuming you had the radiator bleeder open for the thermostat job ... is it closed? Is the washer in place? Ed Carroll
• Overflow puking water
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 18:59:15 -0800
  ...Mechanic found radiator cap bad and replaced and it's still doing it. Any ideas beyond head gasket leak into the water system? Mike
• Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan--Radiator/Coolant Hell
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 17:16:58 -0400
  ...Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan--Radiator/Coolant Hell phil, i maintain that you are in the temp range that is normal for...
• Radiator fan progress.. advice still sought..
  Historical mailing list - Bill Transue
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 10:26:29 -0700
  Several list members have helped me with my vexing radiator fan woes in my 87 Westy syncro. Here's the latest report, and I...
• Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 08:59:03 -0700
  ...Many later models, mostly ones with A/C, have a larger radiator cooling fan motor and this reduces the work area for dealing with...
• Re: Questions: 1.9l Turbo Diesel Westy running hot. Weak cooling?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 15:36:37 -0700
  Yes, still has the '82 OEM radiator. Worked fine through 30 years through 3 engines 190,000 miles, but maybe it is part of...
• Cooling problems / engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Preston Lewis
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 13:56:29 -0700
  ...I've replace the radiator, removed the thermostat, replaced the water pump, flushed air out of the system, and checked for leaks but can...
• Re: HELP!: radiator fan is loud
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 29 Aug 1999 13:39:17 -0400
  paul banks wrote: > > If anyone has had a similar experience, I would appreciate some advice. > > My radiator fan seems loud and fast when it...
• Re: A puzzling cooling sys. question...
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 00:52:28 -0500
  ...What has wheel size got to do with > > radiator hoses? > > Vanagons that were factory-equipped with alloys had deeper-dished holders > for the spare...
• Blue Wonder
  Historical mailing list - John Russ
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 13:25:21 -0500
  ...That can be pored into the radiator and it is suppose to repair cracked blocks and those sort of problems. Has anyone ever heard...
• Re: What is the size of the cooling fan behind the radiator?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 23:10:32 -0700
  ...What is the size of the cooling fan behind the radiator? > I would like to know what the size of the fan is from...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:31:49 -0800
  ...We re-filled the radiator, scavenged my fog light wiring to make a switch for the fan and drove successfully home over the cascade...
• Re: 87 Vanagon Engine Overheating problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 22:10:03 -0400
  ...Yes a working radiator will get hot to the touch, that is its job. Get hot on the outside and dissipate the heat. Should...
• Re: Cooling issues?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 07:51:38 -0600
  ...I figure to do the radiator upgrade due to the original radiator is becoming scarce Velma 82 1.9L AAZ rd westy On Aug...
• Re: Radiator fan shock ( electrical or price wise ? )
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:00:23 -0500
  ...I had a radiator shop replace the radiator on my camper some three years ago. The tech there said the fan motor was bad...
• Re: coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 13:31:53 -0600
  ...6) Open radiator bleeder (partner will help). 7) Continue to fill cooling system while air is being expelled from bleeder and reservoir. 8) When...
• !985 Vanagon radiator leak.
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:41:22 -0500
  ...I fixed that, now I had noticed a drip out of the passenger side of the radiator. I pulled it off, and found on...
• Re: Heading into hell (up 395) -- any last words of advice?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 15:11:22 -0700
  ...I prefer to splice the switch wiring in at the radiator temp switch wiring, to mimic the triggering of the actual high speed temp...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 07:54:26 -0700
  ...Put the other end in the radiator bleed > hole. Fill the jug with > premix fluid and fill till fluid comes out the bleed > hole...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:30:39 -0700
  hi David, I'm not advocating manual radiator fan control especially, it's just a nice feature to have. I suggested it 'in addition...
• Re: Radio in 1982 Westy, Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 13:17:17 -0600
  ...Radio in 1982 Westy, Radiator > Good luck. I am trying to view a diesel Westfalia for sale here in CA this week, but my...
• Re: uncle ron's radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 08:27:30 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] uncle ron's radiator flush > > > > Eric, > > I am concerned that the previous owner dumped > mud > > in the system to plug the head...
• Fwd: Thermistat ???
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:52:54 -0700
  ...The right head water is going to the radiator, the left head water is mixing with the radiator return water and going to the...
• Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 12:54:21 -0800
  ...on a ridiculous incline to get the air up to the radiator.� Not much hissing.� After 8 attempts only once did coolant bleed out...
• Re: Off Vanagons a bit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Aug 2015 07:51:18 -0400
  ...In the morning I will check the thermostat and radiator, and squeeze some hoses! Much appreciated! John On Aug 29, 2015 8:26 PM...
• Re: Bosch not German?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:34:14 EDT
  ...One of the bigger shockers I've noticed > >on several VWs of 80's vintage is the a/c condensor (the a/c 'radiator...
• Re: Fan third stage fuse and relay location
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 22:21:53 -0400
  ...I just replaced my radiator and my Radiator Fan 3rd stage (its an air cooled 87 syncro westie) is not working (1st stage works...
• Behr Radiators
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 23:13:33 -0700
  Volks, Has anyone installed a Behr radiator as sold on ebay and having an issue with the interior cabin heater not heating up to...
• Re: !985 Vanagon radiator leak.
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:14:38 -0500
  ...bubbles were gone from the screw vent on top of the radiator. I have a serious missing at low idle 800 to 900 RPM...
• Radiator Fill/flush <help>
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Sun, 19 Nov 1995 12:24:31 -0800 (PST)
  Could somebody send me the archive directions on flushing and filling my cooling system? I don't have anything but e-mail access right...
• VW's on the big screen
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 1995 18:36:44 PST
  ...Westie on an old Richard Pryor movie "The Toy" , it had a radiator on the front so I guess it was a transplant. Clay
• Re: Radiator/Coolant Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 03:24:56 -0700
  Kris, If you receive the "manual switch' info in a private thread and it's not posted on the list. Could you please forward...
• removal of condenser
  Historical mailing list - .
  Fri, 07 Jun 1996 14:18:06
  ...it is located in front on the radiator. Please tia Sherwin Sherwin Kaufman Spring Valley, New York 86 Westfalia Syncro sherwin@gnn.com
• temp gauge question
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 06:12:56 -0800
  What temp thermostat are people using? With a new radiator and a 87 deg thermostat my engine seems to be running hot. I'm...
• Re: Infared Thermometer/Radiator temps?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 15:18:32 EDT
  In a message dated 9/3/01 2:43:01 PM, poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU writes: << After you do all of that that, we'll...
• Re: Infared Thermometer/Radiator temps?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 15:14:58 EDT
  In a message dated 9/3/01 1:31:51 PM, maxjoyce@IPA.NET writes: << I do have some orage crusty stuff stating to...
• Re: 90 cooling problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:34:34 -0700
  ...If you pull the radiator bleeder like Benny suggested >> (simple things first like David Vickery suggested,) I bet you will >> not get >> hot coolant...
• Re: affordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 09:40:33 -0400
  ...On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 10:12 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote: > Let's not confuse the radiator fan with the...
• Message for Tabe
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 06:46:13 EDT
  ...The cooling fan on the radiator works but does not come on. The radiator thermostwitch is OK. When I turn on the front heater...
• Re: Cooling Fan info discrepancies
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:47:31 +0000
  ...The only thing that can keep it from coming on at this > > point is the thermoswitch on the radiator. I would get a infrared...
• Re: Radiator Fan Turns On But Not Off
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:31:49 -0600
  ...The "radiator" fan will turn on > > when triggered by the thermo switch or the a/c, as it should. However, >once > > it comes on...
• Raise The Rear!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Dec 1994 15:34:56 -0800 (PST)
  No this isn't an obscenity, but this is what works for me to get the radiator in the Vanagon to fill up at...
• Q: Any differences in syncro year models?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:00:13 -0500
  ...Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan 1988 -- no US syncros 1989 Drivetrain 2.1 liter water-cooled...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 08:43:52 -0400
  ...Feel the radiator with your hand, down in the bottom left (your right when face to face with the van) corner near the thermo...
• Re: My windshield washer heater gizmo
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 May 95 10:36:14 EDT
  ...How about just coiling an extra long washer tube spiraly along a radiator hose for a couple of inches, holding it on with electrical...
• Re: fwis, this is how I bleed the radiator
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 17:03:10 -0700
  ...to 92 digifant Westy. > This is how I bleed the coolant (radiator). > Works for me every time. > Park the van in my driveway, slightly...
• 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL POPE
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 22:57:31 -0500
  ...I have driven about 18,000 miles since then- entire cooling system has been replaced including radiator. Still getting air. he is not driving...
• Re: New heating system for the vanagon... nonVW
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 13:46:08 +1300
  ...This would give me a GOOD heater with good controls, and if I can fit the aircon radiator to the van (in the Corolla...
• Radiator Fan Problem
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeffrey (Jeff) S (J6C)
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 14:14:54 -0400
  ...Van was running nice and cool with a new radiator and fan switch. Resistor pack is a few years old but was working. I...
• Re: Cooling Fan info discrepancies
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:22:59 -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...
• " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 12:50:45 -0800
  ...Vroom, vroom! While bombing around in a lonely rural area with my buddy in his MG, the car's radiator sprang a leak. He...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:50:37 -0500
  ...around and >>>>> around >>>>> through >>>>> the engine....... >>>>> bypassing the radiator circuit. The other circuit is the radiator >>>>> circuit. >>>>> The t-stat switches gradually over from...
• Re: New Tiico engine Overheating HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 07:55:58 -0700
  ...So I > > > parked and went down to feel the radiator and it > > > felt > > > cold. I felt the upper radiator feed hose its > > > luke-warm...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:36:30 -0700
  I have fooled around more than most with Vanagon radiator fans, temp switches, manual over-ride switches, etc. I'd say the best thing...