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Re: Help! Changing coolant of 91 Westy...
Historical mailing list - james v
Sat, 14 Sep 2002 08:58:56 -0700
...But at least pull off the lower radiator hose to drain more coolant. It's probalby easier to access this at either end of...
How hot is HOT?
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Mon, 3 Aug 1998 18:40:12 -0700
It hit 100+ in my neighborhood today AND my HIGH-speed radiator fan cycled on while running the AC and idling my 90/91...
Re: Radiator fan on without key
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 1 Oct 2012 17:01:17 -0400
...tell me what might have happened? Unplug the switch at the radiator. If the fan stops, bad switch. If that's not it, normally...
Re: Strange Bus Sighting
Historical mailing list
Tue, 2 Jul 1996 11:08:35 -0400
...The kicker...this Loaf >>had what I believe to be a radiator in the front. A black grill about >>four foot square. This was...
Re: 85 GL Radiator Fan Problem
Historical mailing list - Marc Theune
Sun, 4 Jun 2000 12:34:52 -0400
...85 GL Radiator Fan Problem > after going through 2 3 buck junkyard sensors, i said > fudge it (though i didn't say fudge) and...
Re: A/C Basic Path of Flow?
Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
Mon, 23 May 2005 10:30:09 -0500
...That device (evaporator) sits in the passenger cabin and passes warm air over a heat exchanger (radiator like device) to absorb the heat of...
Horrendous Noise - Radiator Fan
Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:56:11 -0700
...I looked into the front end, but I can see the radiator is in the way. What is the best way to get to...
Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:46:19 -0400
...2006 7:07 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon) ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET...
Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:32:00 -0700
...All that I have ever found is bad sensor's on the radiators. Must be other parts of that system fail to work ... but...
Re: Rad fan testing
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:05:35 -0400
...This also powers the radiator fan in a low speed when the compressor is called for. There is also pressure switch control that operates...
Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
Historical mailing list - Sunshine
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 17:57:47 -0500
...So I just replaced the thermo switch or radiator temp switch just now. I haven't gotten it hot enough to kick on the...
Result of Cooling Oddities
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Dec 1995 19:24:08 -0600
...I asked Fred if he thought I should figure on a new radiator and he claimed he has never had to replace a radiator...
Re: Radiator fan issue - where's the ground?
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Sun, 15 Oct 2017 13:55:26 -0700
...So the tie into the radiator > van is most likely just an open from where the AC was tied in. > I doubt you will...
Re: Fw: one year anniv.
Historical mailing list - Doug Smith
Thu, 17 Sep 1998 12:51:33 EDT
...around for driver side door windows, used metal radiator pipes from the engine to the radiator, new tranny shift levers, and I am sure...
High coolant temperature 87 need help
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 12 Aug 1999 15:40:23 -0500
...After circulation begins the radiator gets hot and the fan goes on and off at the correct radiator temperatures. I am stumped and looking...
Re: fan switch or sensor
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sat, 27 Sep 2003 21:07:23 -0400
...It's located on the pass side of the radiator 2/3 down from the bleed screw. Is that the switch you mean? There...
Re: AC fan vrs non AC fan
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:23:11 -0800
...and radiator along with all > the wringing and relays but just trying to figure the difference > before I drop down my radiator which I...
Re: Size of opening for lower radiator grill? (searched to no avail :(
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:35:09 -0800
...anyone supply me with width of the opening for the lower radiator > > grill? > > > > > > I know it's ~ 27.5" long. Just need the width...
Re: Radiator disappointment
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:17:36 +0000
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Re: Radiator fan
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 6 Sep 2020 15:42:15 +0000
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Re: Radiator noise
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:39:05 -0800
yes... the coolant gauge, the red light are independent to the fan activity. If the fan is coming ON late or not at all...
radiator fan
Historical mailing list - .
Fri, 07 Jun 1996 17:16:11
Replaced the condenser for the air cond. the fan runs when the car is hot but not when the air cond is turned on...
Re: No engine fan
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 19:55:35 -0800
...Located in the radiator. Left side, lower. (FIF) Quick test is to remove the three wire connector and jumper it to see if the...
Re: uncle ron's(not MY uncle) radiator flush
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:39:16 EDT
In a message dated 4/14/04 12:33:45 AM, hradek@YAHOO.COM writes: << Van runs with high speed fan on in a...
84 Vanagon Radiator Fan Switch Bolt Size?
Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
Fri, 2 Jun 2006 08:58:17 -0400
Anyone know for sure what size it is so I can go out and buy the correct socket? 28mm doesn't fit and it...
Re: successful 2000 mile road trip
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:21:01 -0400
...To test the fan I just short the wires (two at a time) at the radiator sensor. this will test the high and low...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:34:04 -0700
...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: Fan noise?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:39:36 -0400
...I recently had mine off by lowering the radiator (while still connected!), after removing the spare tire/ holder. Note; I recommend removing the front...
Re: Vanagon Watertemp gauge weirdness
Historical mailing list - Dwight Mattix (Dwight Mattix)
Thu, 9 May 1996 15:55:48 -0700 (PDT)
...i've got a Stant radiator pressure test set. How/where would one hook this up on a waterboxer? Looks like Bentley shows one...
coolant pipe rust out
Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
Sat, 22 May 1999 16:21:20 PDT
...What a mess! I cut off the first four inches and found some straight 1 1/4" radiator hose and a 3" x 1...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:37:39 -0400
...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: Coolant change questions
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:03:45 -0800
...Open the > radiator bleed and gently using compressed air you pus the coolant up into > the radiator. Get a helper. Air, close bleed, refill...
Re: Stripped Bleeder Bolt (Postmortem)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Dec 1995 08:56:24 -0400
...Make a little scale drawing of radiator and heater core at front, being about 3 feet tall then draw 15 feet of pipe from...
Coolant Pressure, was:High temp in the thermostat ?
Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
Sat, 31 Mar 2001 17:56:23 -0500
...However, when I got to where I was going I noticed leaking from the radiator. Darn the bottom hose seems a bit crusty and...
Re: aluminum or brass radiater-- which is best?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 19 May 2005 15:15:59 -0600
...In fact the radiator on my subie conversion is a ron davis <http://rondavisradiators.com/radiators> all aluminum. Extremely light and cools too well...
Re: radiator fan question
Historical mailing list - Wade Shen
Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:22:26 -0500
...new thermo switch( or what ever you call the plug in the lower right side of radiator,looking from front)i guess the problem...
Re: The 2.1 coolant system bleeding links
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 3 May 2004 08:51:43 -0600
...With the bleeder bolt removed from the radiator, fill the cooling system with coolant. Let stand ten or fifteen minutes with heater valves open...
Re: High coolant temperature 87 need help
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 13 Aug 1999 08:31:03 -0500
...After circulation begins the radiator gets hot and > the fan goes on and off at the correct radiator temperatures. I am stumped > and looking...
Re: Overheating
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:18:09 -0500
...Got it up to temp, parked on a ridiculous incline to get the air up to the radiator. Not much hissing. After 8 attempts...
Re: You know how just when you think you're wrapping up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off?
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:59:51 -0800
...My dear wife helped steady it (and was ready to witness the execution by radiator guillotine).... but it all turned out ok. My old...
Re: Horrendous Noise - Radiator Fan
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:48:08 -0400
...Horrendous Noise - Radiator Fan >Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:56:11 -0700 > >Hello. I was riding around in my van (90 GL) yesterday...
Bright lights stuck on
Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 20:21:20 EST
...Began pulling more fuses and light went out when I pulled the radiator fan fuse. With the raditor fan fuse and bright light fuses...
Re: Radiator Remove/Replace
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 5 Apr 2000 13:28:34 -0700
John Schaper wrote: > > Per the suggestion of some on the list, I've opted to go with a new radiator > from Bus Depot. Checked...
Re: A puzzling cooling sys. question...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 16:58:35 -0700
...What has wheel size got to do with > > radiator hoses? > > Vanagons that were factory-equipped with alloys had deeper-dished holders > for the spare...
Re: Toyota?? - RE: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:45:46 -0500
> My diesel Corolla just sprang a radiator leak today... so problems > are not totally unknown! I have a little Corolla voodoo-model right here...
mechanic - West Los Angeles
Historical mailing list - jbange
Wed, 4 Aug 2004 18:47:34 -0700
...extraordinary stupidity, I let the local VW dealership replace my clogged radiator. $900 later, my poor Vanagon is roadworthy enough to drive to a...
cooling fluid capacity of 84 vanagon w/ 1.9?
Historical mailing list - gary goldey
Thu, 20 Oct 2005 06:27:03 -0700
What is the cooling fluid capacity of 84 vanagon w/ 1.9? (how much does it hold when I change out the radiator fluid...
Looking for S42 Cooling Fan Fuse ???
Historical mailing list - John C.
Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:02:07 EDT
...Sez it comes off of the Radiator Cooling Fan Relay 3rd Stage? A/C Fan just kicked off !!!! What is the Relay Number? This...
Radiator cooling fan question
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:44:47 -0700
I need to know if there are several fan blade sizes for the Vanagon.Also, I thought that there is only one fan motor...
Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 15:12:32 -0700
...I don't know why a radiator shop would have these capabilities, but any mechanical shop that does emissions analysis should be able to...
Re: Silly question on AC vs WC Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 5 Feb 2011 10:07:35 -0800
...I'd suggest an 83 or later, just for the radiator that's the common better one ( better than the 82 DV metal radiator...
Re: manual control of radiator fan - 87 westy
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:05:05 -0800
...manual control of radiator fan - 87 westy > >Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:13:16 -0500 > > > >Greetings all, > > > >I have had problems with the...
Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Jan 2002 19:10:21 -0500
...My radiator doesn't get warm at all, not even where the hoses connect to the rad. Doubtful that's just because I left...
Re: 87 Westy Engine Running Warm---At Wits End
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 7 Jul 2007 10:28:50 -0400
...However, the >coolant at the engine is hotter, I would think, because the coolant flows a >bit of distance up to the radiator and...
Re: [EDIT] Baffles next to headlamps
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Mon, 14 May 2012 16:52:22 -0400
I always though they keep the bugs out and block some air so that air will move through the radiator instead of around it...
Subject: Help: radiator leak - tonight
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Wed, 13 May 2009 10:40:50 -0700
...17:23 -0500 > From: Mercedes Thomas <mrdztea@GMAIL.COM> > Subject: Help: radiator leak - tonight > > In campground in Petaluma CA. Leaking started bad. Not sure...
Re: Too much heat!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 6 Feb 1999 11:19:09 -0700
Sounds like you're using your heater box as a radiator.. Maybe the radiator is filled with air or it is blocked. Have you...
Re: value of 85 vanagon westfalia?
Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 20:40:41 -0400
...heads, radiator, radiator hoses, sway bar, plus a pr. of studded tires on rims. Runs well. Asking $3,000. -Contact Information- Portland, ME ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- 1984...
Radiator fan dead?
Historical mailing list - Kevin Curry
Tue, 17 Jun 2003 09:09:47 -0400
...A while back, may radiator fan ('87 Syncro w/ac) stopped working at low speed and the high speed would come on sitting in...
Re: Flush and Wash cooling system
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 22:03:44 -0400
Zoltan, what year van do you have? I just put rebuilt engine and new radiator in my '84 along with some new hoses. I...