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• FS or Trade: OEM Radiator for 83-91 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 07:53:53 -0400
  I have a brand new, still-in-the-original-packaging radiator for 83-91 water cooled (not diesel). I was going to save this...
• Re: cooling system design / Reinvention of the Wheel Banished!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 09:26:46 -0500
  ...This would make the air self-bleed > from the radiator. You may be right. I suspect one of the design goals was to keep...
• Re: Coolant coughing up?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 May 2004 09:41:16 -0400
  ...I tried the radiator bleeding method from the manual and it s still coughing up the coolant. I tried filling up the cold radiator...
• Re: Mexican Water cooled loaf bus? what engine?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 23:16:24 -0600
  ...Mexican Water cooled loaf bus? what engine? > > > >> Just a curiosity question. >> >> One post about the radiator/coolant problems for the woman in Mexico noted...
• Electrical Fire and wiring help
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sun, 9 Mar 2008 10:14:19 -0400
  ...When I went to put in a new battery this morning, the radiator fan went on with out the key. Is the radiator attached...
• Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:46:41 -0600
  ...43 PM, "Dan N" <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > could it be the water pump? it's looking like a weak coolant flow thru > radiator >
• Another unique camper opportunity (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 May 2015 09:48:16 -0700
  ...I'd like to see where they stuff the radiator. Stuart
• Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 15:08:58 -0700
  They reveal fine for me, no problemo. bob On Jan 5, 2014, at 2:09 PM, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote: I don...
• Quantum TD F/S
  Historical mailing list - Southard
  Sat, 11 Sep 1999 07:44:18 -0400
  ...new shocks, radiator & brake lines. Nds some work, but incls parts car w/gd body parts. $1000. (New Bedford) 508-994-0022 g Call...
• Re: Suggestion, Re: Checking a Radiator.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 20:10:27 EDT
  In a message dated 7/8/01 7:05:49 PM US Eastern Standard Time, zavlomja@ec-red.com writes: > ��< And this means exactly...
• Re: On Longevity, Displacement,Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Howe
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 10:30:32 +0800
  On Saturday, March 30, 2002, at 10:54 AM, Nancy Eilers-Hughes wrote: > > And why do you think the radiator has drag? I was...
• Re: Broken New Engine, What is fair resolution?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:51:40 EDT
  ...writes: << However many miles after a successful system bleeding, if the radiator bleeder is opened, BUBBLES WILL APPEAR!!!! >> Then there is still air in...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 10:06:02 -0700
  ...I will check the temp of the radiator, that's a good tip. I'm very knowledgeable about the aircooled, still learning on the...
• Re: Cooling System Flush
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 13:01:36 -0400
  ...I theorize that all the crud settled out in radiator. Just two data points. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: How expensive to fix these problems?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:27:57 -0500
  ...The radiator fan may not be much to fix but the tranny could be. Good luck.
• Re: air bleeding
  Historical mailing list - James Henry
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 15:14:46 -0500
  ...Is it orange, blue, or green? :-) Jim >Then take a 13mm box wrench and remove the radiator bleed screw. If solid coolant comes out...
• Re: Cooling and heating anomolies 84 w/I-4 transplant..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:08:35 -0800
  ...Still having overheating till a Vanagon > savvy friend pointed me to the radiator bleed screw. That pretty much > solved all, for a while..But...
• Re: 85vanagon overheating (water cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 14:02:32 -0300
  ...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: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:58:48 -0500
  ...The coolant is circulating and heat is being continuously pulled off through the radiator. The real question should be - if you could figure out...
• Re: Radiator Fan B+ Wire Routing
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 13 Aug 2017 12:33:15 -0700
  ...For a 2 speed non AC radiator fan on a formerly air cooled Vanagon, if >> the radiator fan B+ wire were routed under the...
• Re: Paint Code Help
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 18:14:35 -0600
  ...A couple of days ago > I began the process of replacing my radiator, at said location. When > they saw that I was going to...
• Re: gotta keep moving - radiator fan question
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:58:24 -0500
  ...In *V*anagon *W*esty love, light, & laughter, Jay Springfield MO '87 Westy 343k miles Cronin, Paul wrote: > Hey all, > the radiator fan in...
• Re: Humid Air - More Comments and a bit of theory
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 00:46:21 +0100
  Yup, I'm aware that we'd have to settle for a single typical auto radiator, but that'd presumably still give the hunidity...
• Re: fan switch or sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 13:03:07 -0700
  ...On the a2's the fan will pull air through the radiator and over the engine to cool it. Whereas the vanagon will pull...
• Re: overheating
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 08:33:44 -0700
  ...To really tell, bypass the radiator ( for a short time only) eliminating the potential of flow restrictions there. On Sunday, March 14, 2004, at...
• Re: round gas cans?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:40:26 -0600
  ...here concerned about having these gas cans located immediately >> behind the radiator? Just a thought. That MB unit is sweet looking for a >> gas...
• Cockpit of a C-141, was: Fabricating a radiator fan on indicator light, with surprise ending!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 27 May 2007 12:58:37 -0700
  ...The unexpected result was; as you started to > drive, air flowing through the radiator made the fan's propeller rotate. > This caused the motor...
• Re: Aircooled rules
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 11:12:12 -0800
  ...just try finding an 82 Diesel radiator for a decent price! The 83 radiator is the same as all later gasser Vanagons. We've...
• New AC failure scenario for the pros!
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:34:09 -0700
  ...now the fans up by the radiator (those that kick on w/AC and others w/radiator temp sensor) and blowers in the back...
• Re: Cooling questions still
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:13:34 -0700
  ...The thermostat stuck, radiator clogged(does it get hot?). Does the radiator fan work on all speeds? Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: Christmas tools...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:08:46 -0600
  ...For example if you were using one of those to loosen the radiator bleed bolt on a wbx radiator, you might find that when...
• Re: '87 AC Radiator Fan Question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 10:52:41 -0400
  Incidentally, for anyone whose radiator fan is in need of replacement, I got a closeout on them from VW. Regular retail on these is...
• Re: Getting my 1985 Vanagon's front radiator fan to come on sooner
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 24 May 2007 15:25:20 EDT
  ...VW makes a switch that will turn on your radiator fan at a cooler temperature than the stock switch. According to the Bus Depot...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 13 Feb 2016 09:33:28 -0800
  ...Open both heater valves fully, attach the bong, remove the radiator vent screw completely, fill the bong with diluted coolant until it dribbles out...
• Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 22:55:10 -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...
• Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Sun, 27 May 2001 08:49:54 -0400
  ...This is about water cooled radiators, about those spring loaded > > >clamps > > > > without the screw. Whats the more enlightened path? > > > > > > > > A. reusing the old spring...
• AC converted to 134 - now what?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 20:09:14 -0500
  ...Drove 25 feet and the radiator fan (which is running on speed 2 as it should) jumps to speed 3. Of course, I check...
• Add. Cooling Fan
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 15:41:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...180 - 250 Degrees F.; in watercooled engines this is supposed to be stuck between the metal radiator ribs....) Marcus 1980 Vanagon Camper, 2.0l...
• Re: block heaters
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 21:07:33 -0600
  ...the radiator and back again? I ask this because it has been my understanding that heating elements that connect to the heater/radiator hoses...
• Re: How do I remove lower grill on my '84?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:55:37 -0800
  ...Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia "Root, Tim" wrote: > Hello list, > My radiator decided to call it quits yesterday. I have it ready...
• a/c cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - karen brown
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 13:33:22 -0400
  ...I was concerned because the radiator fan comes on at HIGH speed whenever I turn the a/c on. Just adding my two cents...
• Re: A/C-No go?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:34:53 -0400
  Since the radiator fan is turning on, everything is telling the compressor to run. Most likely it is being disabled by a low pressure...
• Cooling fan not coming on
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:42:29 -0400
  ...I’ve got the system totally bled and I know the radiator is full. What are the troubleshooting steps for the fan? Thanks, Bryan
• Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:51:11 -0800
  > Are you running the correct radiator cap? Yep. Changed the cap for a new one first thing after I saw the problem. Also tried...
• Man treats bus like sh*t
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 00:47:12 AST
  >I filled it through the bleed bolt hole in the radiator. I had that >sucker about 24 inches in the air, held up by...
• Re: Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 06:45:28 -0800
  ...If that isn't the problem, check the >radiator fan motor. > Are syncro thermostats really different? Why? -Mark McCulley
• Re: Spare Tyre Too Big?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 15 May 2002 06:32:36 EDT
  You need to get the spare tire brackets from a Vanagon that had the alloy rims stock and the longer radiator hoses for the...
• Re: Radiator Fan Issues
  Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 15:25:16 -0400
  Thanks for all the help....more on this issue....it seems to only come on a lot in the morning...which is weird becasue...
• Re: Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:40:39 -0500
  Also Ben the expansion cap could not be up to par. The cap could not holding pressure allow temp.to raise. I had to...
• Re: Overheating Advice
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:02:54 -0400
  ...Plugged radiator - I completely pressure flushed out the radiator and >filled with the proper mix of fluid (this did not work). The passenger side...
• The water heater project
  Historical mailing list
  12 Jan 95 14:45
  ...Then two 15mm copper house radiator pipe the water to and from the cab. In the cab fit an all-in-one radiator and...
• Re: Fwd: Re: Conclusion to:"Trouble on the Road in PA" (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 14:17:54 -0400
  ...A bad thermostat will block flow through > the > > > radiator, but not the heater core (which is independent of the > > > radiator circuit). I'm bettin...
• Re: Why wasserboxers leak
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Thu, 18 May 2006 23:09:22 -0400
  ...On the vanagon the engine is waaay in the back of the car, the radiator in the front. This won't happen. Read your...
• jb weld, radiators, taps, and draincocks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 23:37:33 -0700
  ...can't bleed Thinking of drilling into my radiator so I'll be able to let air loose Not sure of where, probably on...
• Radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 May 2016 19:26:19 -0500
  ...With the engine off, and all being quiet, I realized there was no radiator fan running. I thought "Now what?" I decided to leave...
• Re: Radiator Fan Motor Low-Speed Inop
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 13:52:07 -0400
  ...If the fan comes on the > > circuits are good and the sender in the radiator is bad. It has a two stage > > switch in...
• Re: Emergency engine cooling - a common problem?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 05:29:29 -0700
  ...There is a cooling fan on the radiator for just such situations. Whenever there is not enough road speed to blow sufficient air through...
• Re: How can this be?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 20:08:45 -0400
  ...They do fatigue and they should be replaced with the hoses or radiator. The water can not make enough pressure to blow off a...
• Re: Water Pump life on a 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 2 Jan 2013 08:38:00 -0700
  ...If you are having this problem, and the radiator is > original, I would replace it along with the pump the next time. As the...
• Cleaning & Flushing coolant system-- Fast & Effective Way.
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 17:07:14 -0700
  ...2) disconnect the return radiator hose going into the water pump. This is the hose that comes from the radiator to the water pump...