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• Re: Rear heater core during summer ? / Rolling Sauna
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 12 Jun 2005 11:13:35 -0700
  ...I had an '85 with cooling problems > (later replaced the radiator). On summer trips on the highway, climbing > mountain passes, I had the rear...
• Helping cool the motor..Redline WaterWetter..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:24:36 -0700
  ...They left out the clips that held the air baffles under the radiator and out to the nose..So, when stopped or just going...
• Re: Water temp increase after changing hoses, thermostat, and plastic parts
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:17:57 -0600
  ...slope with the engine running, opened the bleed valve > on the radiator and had no air escape I Hope You did that with the...
• Re: Off Vanagons a bit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:26:17 -0500
  Radiator could be clogged. Thermostat could be stuck closed (or partially closed). A hose could be soft and vacuuming closed. Anything that could cause...
• Very little heat from the front heater
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 16:58:39 -0500
  ...Could there be air in the heater radiator? If yes, what’s the best way to get rid of it? Or do I need...
• Re: radiator grill
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:54:40 -0400
  YEP Kim, that is exactly what it looks like. THANX for a clear and concise explanation. However, the PO must have used some new...
• Re: Thermostats [Was: Spooked!]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 03:58:52 -0400
  ...I'm not sure whether the fan switch is on the input or output side of the radiator, or in the middle. Any road...
• Source for new hoses, jsut in case...
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 19:01:20 -0400
  ...If the radiator hoses turn out to be junk I may want to replace them while I'm under there. I called BD and...
• Re: Help: radiator leak - tonight
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 12 May 2009 23:07:25 -0700
  On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 11:02 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 10:17 PM...
• Re: Aircooleds and Airplanes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 95 17:22:00 EDT
  ...My radiator fan actually came on for the first time this > > last week. Scared the dickens out of me. Now *that* is hot...
• Bumper extentions
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 10:32:17 -0500
  ...Specifically, I'd like the one that protects the headlights and radiator from brush etc. I did see one that had a winch on...
• F.S. '84 Westy only 52k orig miles! $4500 obo
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  05 Oct 96 12:19:36 EDT
  ...New radiator, current Pennsylvania state inspection. He bought it from the local VW dealer, as the second owner. He is asking $4500 o.b...
• Cleaning AC Evaporator
  Historical mailing list - Rob Lebo
  Tue, 26 May 1998 13:53:09 +0000
  Hi Listers, I have noticed that when looking through the open mesh screen for the rear, ceiling mounted AC evaporator that the radiator fins...
• Re: Wire routing
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 22 May 1998 22:24:31 EDT
  ...It resides above the radiator fan. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<K-ville,NC> Temporarily internetless 86 VW Transporter Double Cab Pickup 60...
• cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Altounji
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 21:14:40 -0800
  I have a new (clone) radiator, new water pump, and a new thermostat on my 89 Vanagon. I assume I followed all the instructions...
• Is there a trick to searching the archives?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Transue
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 12:55:40 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any tips or suggestions? I'm trying to track down the source of my radiator fan problems and want to try...
• Re: Where is fan thermo-switch? 90GL
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 04:55:49 +0000
  Hi Loretta, The 95/102* thermal cooling fan switch is located at the lower right corner of the radiator WHEN FACING the front of...
• Rt.Hand Drive Vanagon question
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 18 Feb 2007 21:40:29 -0700
  ...hand side, then I would use that space to house the radiator spray fluid for times of over heating. Thanks for clarification on this...
• '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 09:18:11 -0500
  ...isn't a lot left but want to be sure the radiator is empty and anything else that might have some stuff hanging around...
• Re: temp gauge shenanagins
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 19:41:47 -0800
  ...The radiator fan is turned on by a switch in the radiator itself. Having the engine overheat without the radiator getting hot enough to...
• '84 GL in the woods (cont.)
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL D LINCICOME
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 09:25:02 -0500
  ...Another question...how do you get to the bleed screw on top of the radiator in order to bleed the air out of the...
• Re: head gasket problem ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 08:15:46 -0500
  ...If you have any significant amount of air or other gases in your radiator, its expansion when the car is thoroughly warmed up can...
• Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 21 May 2005 15:48:02 -0600
  ...In my testing I showed that on the water pump side going to the radiator you would pump 3 gallons out in less than...
• Radiator in - thanks to all
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:49:48 -0400
  ...Unlike my last radiator where it would eventually get continuous but still spurt air. I will bleed it again tomorrow. Thanks, Bryan
• Re: What's Inside Vanagon Nose?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 14:52:23 -0700
  ...flat piece of > metal just below the windshield and above the radiator. > > The good news is that it sould pop right out using the...
• Re: Healthiest way to lead an UnHealthy Vanagon lifestyle? (a long attempt at Phrydey humour)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:42:00 -0700
  ...Maybe they put something in it now to make it undrinkable, or maybe it tastes that way after it's been in the radiator...
• Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:06:15 -0500
  Scott, You wrote: "You could also try blocking off radiator air inlet, like all big trucks do in the winter. You should have your...
• Re: [WetWesties] HELP! Blackbeard Update-Not Good.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:37:45 -0700
  ...2,649. >Cost to repair (minus the radiator, because he couldn't actually get to the >radiator to look at it) is $4,500...
• Re: Eurospec conversion/ coolant pressure/valves/etc.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 19:31:56 EST
  ...Replacing the radiator? The maximum pressure applied is still given by the cap. 15 psi release cap (really 12 in my experience) is independent...
• Re: Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 21:57:55 -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: kaibab trip report + cooling issues
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 May 2001 09:57:27 -0500
  ...I thought while I was at > it, > > > I would rinse off the radiator. I took a nozzle to the radiator and > found > > > that not...
• Re: Trip and tire report
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 22:34:46 -0700
  ...As for oil coolers I usually use a 16 plate flat > cooler in front of the radiator/AC condenser. Something like this: > > > > http://www...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 13:20:58 -0700
  ...I > > suspect the temperature sensor for the fan is > poorly > > placed. > > It's placed halfway through the radiator. That's an > odd but reasonable...
• Re: Wiring damage- Pics
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 30 May 2009 19:58:39 -0600
  Regarding your radiator fan: mine finally gave up on low speed. It turned out to be the "relay" (I think it's more like...
• Re: How much R134a for '84 GL
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 12:17:02 -0400
  ...I guess the > radiator fan does not flow enough air. > Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC> You got it. The Radiator fan/condenser in most cars...
• Idling high and uneven. Problem filling with coolant.
  Historical mailing list - Ben Epsin
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 13:51:52 EST
  ...can't get fluid to flow out of bleeder screw on radiator. I followed the procedure for filling the cooling system as outlined in...
• Re: Thermostat,temp2
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 09:08:53 -0500
  ...Meanwhile, you can remove the upper grille, place cardboard in front of the radiator so that it covers about 3/4 of the radiator...
• Re: Radiator run-on??
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:19:09 -0400
  ...it is hard to give much detail > in an answer. > > The radiator switch could be bad. Later years had 2 relays in the > dash...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:21:09 -0500
  ...I wonder if mileage suffers noticeably? Again I say, a new radiator always worked miracles for me. I never had any luck flushing the...
• Re: The Cooling Fan Won't Shut Off
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 19:02:38 -0400
  try replacing the switch in the radiator . it is on the left side mid way up . it looks like a big brass plug w...
• diesel over heating?????
  Historical mailing list - Brian Ratliff
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 13:22:21 -0500
  ...the engine i placed new thermostat and attemped to blead the radiator. Am i running too hot...If so what do i try next...
• Re: Subaru engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Sat, 2 May 1998 19:00:16 -0700
  ...He said the subaru conversions failed after about 60k because the water pumps couldn't keep the coolant flowing to the radiator efficiently. Earl...
• Re: Cooling Fan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 19:37:03 -0500
  ...If it does not come on, check the radiator fan resistor behind the driver's side headlight (you have to remove the headlight to...
• Re: Symptoms of Stuck Open Thermostat?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:50:25 -0400
  ...working thermostat -- you're not having to wait until the whole radiator loop is hot because the thermostat is shutting off that flow. d...
• Radiator Thermoswitch Testing?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Yonker
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 17:15:48 -0500
  Hello all, Is there a way to test the cooling system electrical components? My cooling fan in my 86 Syncro has a mind of...
• FS - 84 1.9 engine and parts - palm harbor, FL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 20 May 2001 19:50:54 -0500
  ...complete forward ac system(no compressor)$175.00 awindow glass $25 ea radiator w/elect fan $100 will sell whole for 750 < no title>
• a/c install pictures
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 15:03:57 -0600
  ...I also have to replace my radiator fan and re-wire the fan relays. Otherwise I'm done! Damian
• Rear Heater Removal
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sat, 2 Aug 2003 20:30:34 -0400
  ...get back from the shop.) I have the valve off, the radiator out and the one side off, but I can't figure out...
• Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Thu, 27 Nov 2003 12:30:16 EST
  I went to Advance Auto parts and found appropriate hoses to replace the front radiator hoses with flex hoses, one has to have a...
• radiator grill
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:57:35 -0400
  Scott was right, I meant lower grill >I kinda figured the guy would say 'head light grill' if he meant the upper grill. >I...
• Re: Aux Oil Cooler install...results Aircooled vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 01:19:29 EDT
  ...So at all times, there are two parallel pathways for oil to flow - across the bypass and down the radiator circuit. The radiator channels...
• Re: intermittent radiator fan / overheating SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 14:35:02 -0600
  ...intermittent radiator fan / overheating SOLVED >> >> >> Ryan, >> >> When the fan comes on in a parking lot and the engine is off, it is not >> doing...
• RE: ADVICE/Info Needed!
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  22 Feb 1995 15:46:50 +1000
  ...Arranging the cooling involved running two pipes the length of the bus (underneath) to a radiator and some universal water hose. The radiator mounted...
• Re: 79 Water-cooled Bus?
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Wed, 4 Jun 1997 23:26:35 -0700 (PDT)
  ...about being able to have this conversion (retro watercooling w/a radiator where the spare goes) done in Mex, but not being able to...
• Re: Another Jetta question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 20:04:47 -0800
  Looks like you have a small hole in your radiator. David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada...
• Re: Blinking Coolant LED light and other cooling issues
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Sun, 29 May 2005 14:48:25 +0000
  Finally got around to changing the radiator yesterday. I found a used one from an '88 in a u-pull-it lot for $35...
• Re: O2 sensors revisited (short)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:48:41 -0400
  ...Engine was reading hot, but the radiator was cold, but it had new thermostats. So, you might need to check the thermostat. If the...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Problem
  Historical mailing list - Deke Rivers
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:11:27 -0600
  ...The radiator cooling fan comes on when the AC is turned on. Pressure is OK - I had it checked. The compressor clutch does not...
• Re: Cooling system questions for 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 10:34:57 -0400
  ...Radiator cooling capacity is insufficient during high ambient temps >while endeavoring to climb 7% or greater grades [therefore install a >larger radiator]? >4. Highway...
• 82 diesel overheating
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Pechukas
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 22:55:59 EDT
  ...mech's original thought was thermostat, but that was brand new and when I did the head (the old) radiator was getting hot uniformly...