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• Re: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:24:17 -0500
  ...The radiator temp switch controls the low speed directly and the high speed via a relay for both sizes of fan. Yours, David
• Re: Barr's Leak ... How do I get rid of it ??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 18:42:41 EST
  ...Put some in my '81 Jetta to seal a leaking radiator (this is a while back). When I installed the new radiator I flushed...
• Re: where should temp guage needle sit?/was Re: New thermostat...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 08:50:28 -0800
  ...Since > the new radiator was installed in my Vanagon my temp gauge needle sits just > inside the "safe" operating zone on the gauge but...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - kelian
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 09:58:27 +1000
  ...Your explanation seems very > likely; a big thanks for the idea to take it to A RADIATOR SHOP! > Never thought anyone can test for...
• Re: Mechanic around Pasadena. Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 18 May 2001 21:17:49 -0700
  ...Then Fred's Garage in Redwood City wants 500+ to put in a radiator. 350 to 400 seems reasonable, and something about the people...
• cooling system problem (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Davis
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 21:25:43 -0400
  ...I ran the van until the radiator fan came on and it seemed to be ok. When I got home I did a better...
• Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 10:38:09 -0500
  ...Other than climbing a mountain road in 90 degree temps is there any test to check if a new radiator is needed? Gotta love...
• Re: Engine overheating - Need Advice
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 00:04:07 -0700
  ...Ran up the freeway 20 min and all OK - driving with cooling air blowing over the radiator. Back to shop and boil over at...
• Re: Coolant Flow & Auxiliary Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 06:36:18 -0700
  ...mind when this off the wall solution to a plugged up > radiator was suggested, and installed. > > The weakest point of the cooling system would...
• About that coolant drain tee
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 30 May 2012 10:12:35 -0700
  Last month I replaced the radiator on our '84 and did the best I could to drain out all the old coolant. To do...
• Re: Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 25 May 2012 22:56:52 -0400
  > > > I think that people have gotten so used to the way the Toyotas and Hondas > and Subarus run with the temp needle looking like...
• Re: Still looking for fan shroud for 84-85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 May 2012 16:11:56 -0400
  ...get any response on my query for the 84-85 Vanagon radiator fan >shroud. I know someone out there has one. Please let me...
• 85 GL for sale-CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 08:28:50 -0500 (EST)
  ...It's recent history includes NEW HEADS '94 new radiator 94 engine rebuild [bottom end mainly] about 4 years ago new PS box 4...
• '85 Westfalia GL Camper $1900 obo
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 20:20:22 EST
  ...runs, but needs radiator ( i have a good one) and shift coupling (i have a good one of those too) I'm moving, all...
• Re: bad radiator fan sending unit
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 08:51:04 EDT
  S & M; Did this take care of your overheating? Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe...
• Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Brian Gillespie
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 15:04:38 -0400
  ...I have replaced several hoses and the radiator. Now I am seeing the system pressurize and push the coolant below the level probe. It...
• coolant system flush, engine out
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 11:12:24 -0400
  ...What's the best way of flushing the long coolant lines and the radiator prior to installing the new engine? I've got the...
• Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:19:10 -0700
  ...the radiator bleed screw. (behind grill) > > Howard > > >Subject: Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed > > Oops, it's a secret.... >
• Re: The cost of VW Waterboxer ownership - a 15 year summary
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:04:56 -0400
  ...I scrounged around and put a used engine and a new radiator in it for less then $500.00. Since then I've put...
• Re: Adaptor to pump ...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:04:07 +0000
  ...Zoltan Kuthy <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> > Hi List, > I have a pump to pump up a normal radiator but I guess, I would need an...
• Re: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 6 Oct 2023 12:56:44 -0700
  ...The water pump at the > > bearing read 185° > > > > Now the temp gauge at about 7/8ths. > > > > Radiator fan came on, top of radiator near...
• Re: 2.1 Conversion-Trouble Bleeding Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Inua
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 09:47:17 -0600
  ...The instant the coolant level warning light comes on, stop the vehicle, tighten the radiator bleed screw, top off the coolant expansion tank. Cooling...
• Re: Faint coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 Sep 2015 11:15:40 -0700
  ...I checked the hoses, the radiator, the front and rear heaters (best I could using a camera probe and mirrors without removing all the...
• Re: Air-cooled to Water-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 12:10:15 -0700
  ...The Vanagon was nice to do, because the radiator mounts were already in place. Just pick up a radiator and grill from a watercooler...
• Re: Eurospec conversion
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 11:20:11 -0800
  ...radiator to die if it is at all weak. > We usually recommend replacing the valve (cheap), and explain the possbility > of the radiator problem...
• REAR HEATER Repair/By-pass advice
  Historical mailing list - Tony DeMille
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:00:09 -0700
  ...i've removed the outermost housing and have discovered coolant build-up around the bottom of the fins on the radiator unit. it appears...
• bleeding the coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Jack Keegan
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 22:07:14 -0700
  ...When i opened the bleeder screw by the radiator, i could hear air coming out, and the expansion reservoir filled up, and overflowed because...
• A/C Advice Needed -- Kind of Long
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 10:06:42 -0700
  ...The radiator temperature switch reaches the level 2 (high temp) setpoint: When this occurs, the cooling fan resistor pack is completely bypassed, and the...
• Re: Carolina crash
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 Aug 2017 08:27:33 -0700
  ...Going to have to be pulled out to remove the radiator. I also wonder about the rad mounts. Fortunately, it appears the corners it...
• re:Passing on the right(was wed. humor)
  Historical mailing list
  18 Oct 95 16:02:00 -0500
  ...It's got a thick square steel tube <snip> >Perfect for punching holes in the radiators of those tailgaters when I >tap the brakes...
• Re: flush kit woes
  Historical mailing list - Steven E. Broomhead, Sr.
  Mon, 09 Sep 1996 16:55:45 -0700
  ...Upon removing the radiator and flushing it a ton of > junk came out! > Could it be there is something peculiar about the design (HA...
• Auto Club Mobile Engine Diagnosis Service
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 11:27:17 -0700
  ...lights, belts, hoses, lubricant levels, battery&cables, tires, radiator, air filter&exhaust systems and windshield wipers. The MED includes, "battery/charging system, starter cranking...
• draining the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 09:11:28 -0400
  I have installed a drain in the lower hose which is the return line to the engine at the radiator under the spare tire...
• Re: Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 12:34:42 -0700
  ...I have replaced several hoses and the radiator. Now I am seeing the > system pressurize and push the coolant below the level probe. It...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 19:32:26 -0800
  ...The radiator fin assembly inside is press fit onto a tube, with a layer of thermal paste between the two. The paste dries up...
• Re: Another unique camper opportunity (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 8 May 2015 13:07:34 -0400
  ...I'd like to see where they stuff the > radiator. > > > > Stuart > -- Tom Buese
• Re: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 03:42:07 -0400
  At 11:33 PM 7/26/2013, Robert Stevens wrote: >on and so far so good. I have presumed that I've got a...
• For sale in Prescott, AZ
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:02:29 -0600
  ...New radiator and thermostat. Stays extremely cool for a vanagon. $4500 OBO.
• Re: Mileage on original engines
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 17:18:50 -0500 (EST)
  ...the last year and a half has not had a working radiator fan. (I don't own it anymore) Trace tchoul@unf.edu On...
• Thank you for temperature answers!
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 20:23:44 -0000
  ...Expansion tank pressure cap (fairly sure its faulty) Thermostat (definitely faulty) Radiator fan switch (can't be sure its faulty but its cheaper than...
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion:
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 15:07:26 -0800
  ...Any volunteers? What skills are needed? BTW, the gaskets between the cylinders and heads along with the radiator can also corrode, not just the...
• Power window track/cable repair
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 23:30:30 -0800
  ...they use small plastic tabs similar to those holding the lower radiator grill from the factory) Unfortunately, the slack cable wrapped itself between the...
• Re: Fan On Rad Question?
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 09:53:26 -0500
  ...There is a thermostat switch on the radiator. Remove the wire harness and jumper between the wires and if everything is working well (except...
• Re: overheating problem!
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 16:22:01 -0700
  ...way to know if your engine gets > overheating apart from the > radiator? > thanks > > _________________________________________________________________ > �nase con MSN Hotmail al servicio de correo > electr�nico m...
• Re: Rx to higher running temps in '87 Westyissue (#2003-606)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 13:09:33 -0400
  ...1 Flushed the cooling system, especially the radiator. That brought it down noticeably. Replaced antifreeze with phosphate-free 2 Changed to synthetic oil, Mobil...
• coolant leak from passenger side rear head
  Historical mailing list - luke sponsler
  Thu, 23 May 2002 02:05:32 -0700
  ...While attempting to flush my radiator my mechanic said my coolant system was not properly pressurized, and he spotted a leak from the passenger...
• Re: radiator fan relay
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 20:20:57 -0700
  ...I was thinking therewas a relay that turns on the low and high speed onthe radiator fan. Having just replaced thetemperature sensor switch I...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Sep 1996 14:22:25 -0400
  >On Sat, 7 Sep 1996 11:57:26 -0500 you said: >>My 86 GL's radiator fan is only going on when it's...
• Re: Coolant Flush
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 21:08:30 -0600
  ...Opened the bleed >value in the engine and the radiator, opened all heaters, and flushed and >filled. This was not as easy as your...
• Re: Gas Can Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 11:42:58 -0700
  ...In Smuggler's Notch, Vermont, the radiator was working >overtime from the climb and the gas tank most likely shifted so that it touched...
• Re: Bleeding the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 18:41:01 EDT
  ...Does anyone know if the radiator's bleeder screw is on the inlet or outlet side? Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC...
• Re: 2.1 coolant problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 06:51:42 EST
  ...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: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 13:21:34 -0400
  ...I replaced the thermostat assemby, complete with new housing, thermostat and temp senders and the radiator complete with a new fan switch. The result...
• Re: Radiator Fan Resistor Question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:26:33 -0600
  ...Then figure which 2 wires of the radiator temp switch >>> make >>> the relay click. Then but a jumper wire into those 2 pins to...
• Re: AC Questions - 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 21:06:21 -0400
  ...Now when its on maximum > > cool the electric radiator fan is on > > which I guess is normal. To my ear it sounds loud and...
• kaibab trip report + cooling issues
  Historical mailing list - bret
  Mon, 28 May 2001 00:02:57 -0600
  ...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: Limited high coolant temps
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:03:58 +0000
  ...Maybe a radiator shop could do temp readings on your radiator if you still worried and your fan system is OK. Ryan (kinda bummed...
• Re: Carolina crash
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:45:03 -0400
  ...Going to have to be pulled out to remove the radiator. I also wonder > about the rad mounts. Fortunately, it appears the corners it...
• Re: Vanagon overheating on trip
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 18 Jul 2015 13:09:42 -0700
  When the engine is hot and system is pressurized, crack open the plug on top of the radiator a couple turns and see if...
• Re: problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:26:08 -0500
  ...problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes In my last adventure with my shop van I found the steel insert sliding...