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• Re: At long last protype waterbox bleeding, draining and purging installed and operating
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 20:55:51 PDT
  ...As the coolant starts coming out of each vent you >shut it down >until the last thing open is the radiator or the >expansion...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:03:45 +0000
  ...Here is the process! >>> >>> If system empty open radiator bleeder, fill pressure tank, allow coolant >>> to flow down as much as possible. This will...
• Re: Front Cooling Fan on 84 westy 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:43:36 -0400
  ...I had my cooling system drained for other reasons, but > I > bet you could swap it out with a quick hand if the radiator...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 07:01:26 -0500
  ...However, fans are running all over the place. > > With the AC on, I can hear a radiator cooling fan running. The fan runs > al...
• Re: preparation for engine converstion
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 14:51:59 -0500
  ...I was thinking of possible things like having the radiator flush/checked >out, replace radiator hoses, the auto tranny maybe get checked out by...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Feb 2008 to 16 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-203)
  Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:57:19 -0800
  ...I am using the diesel radiator with a 2 liter jetta engine. I'm not sure of the various radiator capacities, but I don...
• Behr Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Angie & Jay
  Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:32:31 -0400
  Hey Listers, Just a PSA to my fellow vanagon owners. If you are thinking about replacing your rad, now is the time to find...
• Leaky Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - Roger Barkley
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 23:22:07 -0500
  ...Is there any alternative to the typical plastic POS? ?.....Thoughts? Haven't tested pressure on radiator cap, PO said it was new. Thanks, Roger...
• Re: Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 30 May 2010 17:45:44 -0700
  Thanks for the replies and rubber mount sources-although after seeing them, they are just rubber washers, as Bill stated. The way the old...
• Re: Rear wiper - continued(errors in the schematics)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 17:57:13 PST
  ...I found terminals mislabeled while working on the radiator fan's relay. Double check (trace) the wiring to be sure. Good Luck Ken Lewis...
• Re: bleed valve
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 10:59:22 -0400
  ...How much coolent does the system hold? I removed one lower radiator hose and the thermostat housing so there should not be very much...
• Paint Front Grill?
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Holschuh
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 10:54:50 -0600
  ...Would this work, and if it would work, would it look good? Would the paint need to be heat resistant because the radiator's...
• Where Does the Engine Temp Gauge Rest Usually?
  Historical mailing list - Munga Correa
  Wed, 5 May 1999 09:36:50 EDT
  ...to the right of the little round red light and the radiator kicks on as I am driving. Could this be a bad sign...
• Re: '85 A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 10:25:06 -0400
  ...I am guessing the radiator fan should run when the A/C is on? I'll have to check and see if it does...
• Re: Larger or additional radiator?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:46:55 -0700
  At 11:39 PM -0400 7/30/01, Ron Semko wrote: > > >I can tell you this much: those 300/330/350 hp cat desiels...
• Re: Vanagon front grilles
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 12:21:17 +1200
  >What year did the Vangon go to the wrap-around radiator grille and >the dual headlight grille? What about the rear grills? -- Andrew Grebneff...
• roadtrip spares
  Historical mailing list - Shaggy
  Wed, 15 May 2002 08:51:12 -0700
  ...What else should I buy? Shaggy PS would a radiator and cooling pipes from an 86' GL fit in my 82'? ===== Shaggy __________________________________________________ Do You...
• Re: a thought on bleeding
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 23:11:23 -0400
  ...You could even run the tube inside so > you can bleed while you drive! Brilliant! Or, you could put a little expansion bottle, radiator...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 14:05:05 -0300
  ...the > expansion tank and the overflow tank or gravity, when the radiator > bleeder is open, will cause coolant flow out the low point while...
• Cold air in winter
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 01:17:28 -0500
  ...the heater was off, I think it was comming from the radiator. Now that Winter is here I am getting a lot of cold...
• Re: Headlight relays and wire routing
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 15:53:56 EST
  ...behind the headlight, up to that empty space next to the radiator (behind the grille). I put all the relays into a plastic box...
• Re: Gauge too high ...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 02:04:43 -0700
  ...not working well? > Who knows? > Zoltan > > Might be time for a radiator flush or inspection.' ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is...
• Plastic hose clamp in 1.9 van?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 22:57:46 -0700
  ...of the large white retaining clips that hold the two big radiator hoses at the front of the engine bay to the firewall. Is...
• Re: [WetWesties] I want, I want, I want...
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:15:42 -0700
  ...stealth" - at least with a > Vanagon > Single Cab, you have a radiator to cool the motor and the "treasure > chest" > to hide the motor...
• Re: Update on rust-bucket project - and radiator undertray warning
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 15:42:08 -0400
  All the body parts are avaliable from BS ,and such. Is this type of work what you really like to do? Sounds like you...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 20:43:00 -0500
  ...jonathan On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, John Connolly, Aircooled.Net wrote: > Sister In Law's 85 Vanagon is getting air buildup in the radiator...
• 85 Westfalia (New to me) Help please
  Historical mailing list - Brad Williamson
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 10:35:00 -0800
  ...when i picked the bus up the guy told me it needs a radiator. It works but it gets plugged up he said.And...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:50:18 -0400
  ...because it blew off at where > it connects w/ the rubber radiator hose....the plastic end popped off, > therefore shoving the metal piece into...
• Re: Purging Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 15:20:08 -0600 (CST)
  ...The radiator fan even came on a couple of times, so I KNOW the thermostat was open. Of course, if I have a small...
• Re: Cooling problems / engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 14:37:07 -0700
  ...I've replace the >radiator, removed the thermostat, replaced the water pump, flushed air out >of the system, and checked for leaks but can...
• Re: HOW TO bleed the coolant system...
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:41:24 -0800
  ...Some tricks, If the radiator is empty, like you just changed it, or had the lower hose off : Fill it as much as you...
• Re: vacuum bleeding?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Braden
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 13:25:58 -0500
  ...reversing it. >>Dont need to do that now. >>2nd, bleed the radiator. >>give the bus a rocking motion, >>till the bubbles stop. >>JC... >> >>In...
• Re: Running Hot?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 13:51:19 -0400
  ...Since the water pump and radiator were just replaced, it's possible that the cooling system wasn't properly bled, leaving some air in...
• Re: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 21:39:22 -0500
  ...New sensor, stat, radiator, > wiring > check, voltage stabilizer/reguator ect. Finally got the infered gun > and > compared locations and temps to my buddies 2...
• Temperature Gauge - Hot Desert Conditions - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 11:40:03 +1000
  ...For instance a relatively cool headwind would give additional radiator cooling whereas a hotter wind or a tailwind would reduce radiator cooling. According to...
• changed coolant and rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Sat, 22 Dec 2001 19:54:15 -0600
  ...Took out the bleeder screw on the radiator and the cap on the coolant tank. Then turned on the hose, the kit came with...
• Re: Heater valve leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 03:20:06 -0500
  ...Decided it was time to flush the 2 yr old coolant out of the radiator and lines, so I reached up in there and...
• Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 24 Aug 2021 09:13:13 -0400
  ...Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions The new switch you have is the standard replacement temp range. The "wrong" switch turns on the fan...
• =?utf-8?Q?=E2=80=9CNew_temp_sensor_indicates_high=E2=80=9D_post?=
  Historical mailing list - Tom Neal
  Tue, 1 Jun 2021 20:59:08 -0700
  ...Replaced thermostat, radiator, the usual suspects, made measurements. Engine seemed to run fine but a cooling problem can fry an engine quickly so it...
• Re: Many vanagon parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 18:36:39 -0400
  ...syncro- Upper grille- $60 Lower grille- $20 Master cylinder- $40 Radiator fan- $70 Radiator- $40 Expansion tank-$10 Main coolant tank-$15 Alternator -$40...
• Re: Alternative coolant flush procedure?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 10:00:26 -0500
  ...Don't forget to open the radiator bleeder and heater valve. > - replace with straight distilled water, do the normal run & bleed routine > till completely...
• Re: Oops - Forgot to include the Westy's year
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:06:38 -0500
  ...21 is the radiator itself. What I'm learning is > that the pipe is no longer being fabricated and is not available. > > I'm...
• Coolant change questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:51:31 -0500
  ...I need to change the two coolant hoses from radiator to metal pipes. I have new hoses and spring clamps. I expect just about...
• Expansion Tank Defect
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:00:15 -0700
  ...I ran it on the driveway until the Radiator fan came on. The threads then sealed as they should. We got our Westy back...
• Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 16:43:41 -0700
  Oh and by "1.9" I mean it's actually a 1.9 WBX fan etc. but a different engine. On Sat, Jul 27...
• Re: temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 23:14:33 -0400
  Dave- any chance you're radiator is gunked up or scaly inside? I had a Quantum with that problem, drove me crazy. She would...
• Re: Wiring damage- Pics
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 30 May 2009 22:44:52 -0600
  Bentley(19.12) calls it a "Thermo-switch for fan" also "located at left on radiator" ... just below the bleeder nut, top left and...
• Re: Air in cooling system
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 1995 17:20:12 -0300
  ...have an airbubble in the heater core, and maybe in the radiator too, that's how I know when to bleed my van. tim...
• RE: Early 70's Van with Toyota Engine
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 08:41:00 -0800 (PST)
  >i was camped out in stone mt, ga when i saw this vw van (1970 i believe) with >a radiator in back where the...
• re: Re: anti-freeze leak
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 95 14:27:45 PST
  ...Some have | posted that | it might clog the radiator works, but one of the other | posters Steve T.??? | said he's gotten mucho miles...
• No More Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Bibler
  Thu, 07 Aug 1997 09:12:02 -0700
  ...After a mechanic repaired the leak on the lower radiator hose, he told me that the heads needed repaired (something I already knew about...
• Rad air defletors source
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 05:27:11 -0400
  ...for replacing the paperboard air deflectors on either side of the radiator. Mine are pretty shabby and I have been trying to figure a...
• Re: Bus Depot SPERM, again!
  Historical mailing list - mike barker
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 09:16:08 -0500
  ...rack and a radiator thru The Bus Depot and saved a total of $400.00 over what my garage would have charged (parts only...
• Re: Very Hot Blowing over Accelerator Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Fritz_H
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 15:01:18 -0700
  ...altering existing parts and installing a few new pieces to redirect radiator exhaust down and away from the footwells of the car. Maybe your...
• Re: diesel bars
  Historical mailing list - Coddington
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 18:46:02 -0800
  ...and a snubber below the radiator on my early diesel! I'm confused! Tom, in No. Calif. > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Removed A/C - Now Rad Fan is Dead '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bob Worrells
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 20:01:49 -0500
  Just a question....I have just ordered a radiator fan motor for my 86. I had to choose b/n a fan motor that...
• Coolant Pipe repair
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 15:39:23 -0800
  ...about to change out the two large hoses that feed the radiator and noticed that where the return hose clamps to the return straight...
• Re: DOKA sales by Gaxcars
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:31:09 -0500
  ...you are correct...AFAIK the only place the type2 vw bus (watercooled version with radiator stuck on the front) is still being made is...
• 2 Cups low on coolant made my vanagon overheat?
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS IN GEORGIA
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 19:56:34 -0700
  ...Can 2 cups low of coolant cause it to overheat? Should I add a fan to the radiator? Thomas --------------------------------- Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download...
• Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:59:42 -0800
  ...I refer to the high speed mode on the > radiator fan on > Starwagen 'Propeller Mode'. I swear I pick up speed when it comes...