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• Re: Radiator Fan Switch Problem Fixed & Alternate Flushing Method
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 16:07:37 -0400
  ...I used the switch hole in the bottom of the radiator to do the draining. On average I would get about 1.5 - 2...
• Re: steel coolant lines on a '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:36:38 -0800
  ...one pipe is 'feed to the radiator' the other is 'return to the >>>> engine' .. >>>> Bentley shows you which is which. >>>> 'the rule' at the...
• Re: Radiator Fan Keeps coming on
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:44:52 EDT
  ...The first thing that comes to mind is the radiator temperature switch but that is just a WAG. I would have it looked at...
• Re: Carolina crash
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 08:43:28 -0700
  ...They had to pull out the front to even get the radiator out of the van! Enjoy the eclipse, and good luck on your...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 16:46:10 -0500
  ...There's no bleeder in the engine bay, just in the radiator. No need to lift the front end, either. Bentley's procedure works...
• Re: Older gas tank problems- was Noisy fuel pump causes
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Wed, 14 May 2008 21:53:28 -0700
  ...took my tank to my radiator shop, back when you could get them worked >>on easily by many radiator shops. >>See that 6 inch...
• Re: Headlights, Rad fan... ??
  Historical mailing list - Lyle Lathem
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 18:36:37 -0500
  Kenneth, I finally have everything fixed I think..! I located the radiator fan relay, ( #5 I think ) and I kave 12 volts on the...
• Re: Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 15:03:41 -0500
  ...This acts as a bypass of the radiator during warm up to help the engine to heat up faster. When the radiator is clogged...
• Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:09:48 -0700
  the rule to remember which is which on the radiator is 'down and out' .. the hose nipple pointing more downward is 'out' on the...
• Fwd: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:37:13 -0600
  ...All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor? To: diesel-vanagon <Diesel-Vanagon@yahoogroups.com> I recently had someone call about a radiator that...
• Re: Running hot
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 02:03:13 -0700
  ...Checking the actual temperature of the engine and comparing it with the radiator is also a good idea. Is the radiator temperature fairly uniform...
• Recent Vanagon Crash From Inside the Cab
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 9 May 2013 19:06:29 -0600
  ...sometimes unable to get into second,) and noisy radiator fan (they did replace the radiator....had to,) and whatever else I can find. I...
• Re: Possilbe coolant leak in heater core vicinity
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:57:55 -0700
  ...the front heater valve, since it is up high between the > radiator and heater box areas. The valve can leak and the hoses to...
• Re: Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 May 2010 15:59:46 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 11:20 AM Subject: Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors Mine rubber "mounts" are shot and don...
• Re: Bleeding question
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 31 May 2001 11:44:10 -0700
  ...Open (loosen) the bleed valve on top of the radiator (13mm wrench) and wait for the steam to stop and coolant to come out...
• coolant overflow to refill tank
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 13:52:44 -0400
  ...So it goes, that looking for the cause, somebody mentioned that the radiator might be causing the problem. Having little to loose, my friend...
• Re: 2.1 coolant problems
  Historical mailing list - Michael Stieber
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 12:12:52 -0800
  ...Once the radiator got hot and I got > some frothy bubbles out of the bleeder. Other > attempts had the filler tank overflowing before the...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - David
  Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:58:49 -0400
  ...Paydirt...leak around the upper radiator hose...maybe radiator? Radiator is pretty crusty... tightened hose clamp on radiator ~ 1/4- 1/2 turn, pressure...
• External Heat System for Vans
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 12:16:48 -0600
  ...The radiator could be installed similarly as the window mount AC, the heated fluid would rise and as it cooled in the radiator it...
• Re: Why does engine run cooler w/ heater on full-blast?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J. Liasse
  Thu, 21 May 1998 18:40:21 -0400
  ...The blowers that circulate the cabin heat also act kind of like the fan that turns on and blows through your radiator when your...
• Re: Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 06:19:59 EST
  ...It was the radiator, partially cloggued, they were able to rebuilt the old one as the lower and upper part were not leaking. The...
• Re: Cool it...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 17:01:29 -0700
  ...If you have the lower grill off you can see the fan temp switch on the driver side of the front of the radiator...
• Re: Problem: 88 Auto Front Radiator Fan comes on when I turn on the van.
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:39:36 -0400
  ...Auto GL Wolfsburg Edition with AC > - Not charged) and the front Radiator Fan went on a stayed on while I was > driving. > > The engine...
• Re: Temp Gauge -- why did this happen?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 May 2012 23:12:28 -0400
  ...He told me >to test the new radiator by jamming a screwdriver through the coils. I'm >not sure I can trust him any...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Jun 2020 21:11:18 +0000
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• Re: Oil cooler installation 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 17:35:49 -0700
  ...let's say if I take one of the hose of the heat exchanger, put in a small in line radiator, as small as...
• water wetter again
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 17:26 EDT
  ...bubbles in the water smaller, would this perhaps reduce the amount of air that gets trapped in the radiator? Just something to ponder. dave
• Re: (green=phosphate?) was: Radiator Bleeding
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 01:00:10 -0400
  Here ,here Dennis! Agreed! Ive used the same antifreeze w/changes bi annually w/o trouble for over 110k mi.I just recently removed...
• coolant temp sender ... where is sender located
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 20:36:47 -0500
  I am familiar with the relay screwed into the radiator with the 3 wires-but where is the coolant temp sender located-does it...
• Re: Getting my 1985 Vanagon's front radiator fan to come on sooner
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 15 May 2007 19:23:46 -0400
  Larry, Yes, the needle should remain over the LED. Was this a one-time, heavy traffic occurrence? If memory serves me, the behavior described...
• On Oil Coolers, Cooling System Design and Engine Life
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:44:17 EST
  ...As to closing off the radiator flow with the spare tire in place, the swept area feeding the front of the radiator (top and...
• Re: More 83.5 Vanagon Cooling
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 00:07:48 -0400
  ...At this point some fluid came up out of the "radiator type" cap on the rear resevoir. This may have been because I put...
• Re: junkyard tales
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 14:06:31 +1000
  ...The first yard had an 84 with a new German radiator so I bought the radiator for about $25. They also had an early...
• Re: Radiator Baffles front grill
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 21 Apr 2023 22:33:26 -0400
  ...The three guides on the side and bottom of the radiator are mostly needed to prevent the discharge of the hot air from the...
• Re: external oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Jim Crews
  Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:09:54 -0400
  To echo Dennis, as he just put one of these oil coolers in front the radiator of my 84 Westy with a worn 2...
• Re: What's your vanagon antifreeze?
  Historical mailing list - gojira
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 14:23:32 -0700
  ...It's designed for > conventional copper/brass radiator systems, > and the vanagon is mostly aluminum. > For aluminum radiators, there are various > choices of non...
• Re: Radiator temp sensor question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:25:59 -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: water pump
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:37:47 -0700
  ...How high is the needle on the gauge? > Here is my list of things I have done. > Checked the two thermostats on the radiator...
• coolant sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 17 Jan 1995 10:40:23 CST6CDT
  ...I pulled the radiator cap off and the coolant level was above the core but down a couple inches. I bought a jug of...
• Re: radiator fan not cycling 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Wade Shen
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 14:54:40 -0500
  ...Wednesday, December 04, 2002 2:54 PM To: 'SStones' Subject: RE: radiator fan not cycling 87 Westy Yes, I mean on the harness not...
• Re: Radiator Fan Turns On But Not Off
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 14:50:16 -0700
  ...The "radiator" fan will turn on >>> when triggered by the thermo switch or the a/c, as it should. However, >> once >>> it comes on...
• Vacuum Debris (bugs etc) from Front of Radiator Helps Cooling?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 09:49:41 -0700
  ...Has anyone found that vacuuming away debris from the front face of radiator has *significantly* lowered their coolant temps? Am currently removing a snapped...
• Re: Leaking Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 19:49:47 -0800
  the heater circuit is separate from the main radiator circuit. you are short circuiting the front heater though, if you just join the rear...
• Re: '84 Coolant pipes question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:29:17 -0400
  ...Just got done replacing all those plus the radiator at 64,000 miles. And you probably don't want to know what that radiator...
• Re: How to do a coolant flush? 2.1L Auto 88
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:11:00 -0400
  I usually attack it from the other end by disconnecting the hoses at the radiator and running a garden hose into the return pipe...
• Re: Coolant Bleeding Blunders
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jan 1997 18:36:11 PST
  Jon; I fail to see how reversing the radiator hoses could have MUCH detrimental affect let alone cause your symptoms. It sounds to me...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 27 May 1998 21:34:52 EDT
  ...Then get the radiator flushed out at a professional shop to cure the lack of cooling. I have only heard the fan on my...
• Is my radiator fan thermoswitch bad? -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 14:14:07 +0200
  ...All, My fan doesn't go on at the lower speed/radiator temp. It will, however, go on very loudly if it gets to...
• Re: Bars leak??????
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 16:25:24 EST
  ...I would not use it as it coats the inside of your radiator, heater core, and who knows what else and can cause the...
• Re: Front Receiver Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 07:16:01 -0700
  ...They do not block a significant amount of air to the radiator, unless you use a canvas bag to cover them, or some such...
• Re: alternator and belt question
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 10:53:32 -0400
  Use a quick disconnect on that radiator hose. My previous owner put one on and i thank him for it! c jeff wrote: >On...
• Re: gotta keep moving - radiator fan question
  Historical mailing list - Cronin, Paul
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:50:29 -0400
  Hey all, the radiator fan in my new-to-me 88 Wolfsburg is also on the fritz. I hadn't noticed until this ungodly...
• Re: Top off the rad
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 7 Sep 2013 16:55:34 -0500
  ...Your method is clever, but it doesn't address the fact the the heater hoses are higher than the top of the radiator, and...
• Re: WAS Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 May 2012 21:27:57 -0400
  At 09:07 PM 5/24/2012, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >yet hearing about doing so being "[...] actively harmful to the engine." I'm...
• Re: Aircooleds and Airplanes
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 17:30:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...My radiator fan actually came on for the first time this > last week. Scared the dickens out of me. Now *that* is hot... > > If...
• cold and heat
  Historical mailing list - .
  Thu, 06 Jun 1996 10:49:28
  Help - the radiator guy is going to install a new air cond condenser tomorrow and has no idea how to go about it. Any...
• Re: Bars leak??????
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 13:17:05 -0800
  Best thing that I can tell you is that I've had to have radiators and heater cores replaced after using it. The guy...
• FREE vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 May 2000 23:38:17 EDT
  free power steering rack free gas tank free front heater blower and core free radiator and fan free glass plus anything else you can...
• found wrong antifreeze in radiator- now what?
  Historical mailing list - d. m. simms
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 03:45:49 -0600
  Just found that my 87 had the wrong antifreeze in it for the past 10,000 miles (about a year). Now what? Is there...
• Re: Suggestion, Re: Checking a Radiator.
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 17:44:12 +1000
  Hey Guys. Just reading this thread abut fitting two pumps on the coolant loop. Trouble is I believe that this may set up cavitation...