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• Re: Overheating after on Road.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:44:25 -0700
  ...whether radiator that doesn't remove heat like it once did, or ...........the obvious ones like thermostat and head gaskets, ...and the can-be...
• Re: '98 Breadloaf (In Brazil)
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee Uzzi
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 10:35:36 -0800
  ...When I took a closer look I noticed the radiator in the front. Then I began to investigate. I actually looked in the engine...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 23:04:32 -0700
  I'd be wary of adding Bar's Leaks or any other 'radiator' sealer. I've been a user of the product ever since...
• Re: running hot....any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 10:21:45 -0800
  Robert, As I understand the thread, someone has replaced the radiator and thermostat and the van still appears to run hot. It does not...
• Re: internal head gasket leak or not?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:03:46 -0400
  ...In fact, looping the hoses together is detrimental to the front heater operation and can actually reduce radiator capacity in hot weather. The original...
• Re: Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 10:43:34 -0700
  ...of coolant...(the one on passenger side that goes to the radiator)... I just put it back, tighten the clamps top up with coolant...
• Re: Cheap Infared gun
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 3 Jul 2011 10:14:58 -0400
  ...always wanted one to check >the temp in and out of radiator. http://tinyurl.com/6jn8dok I >ordered on-line, picked up at local...
• Re: Stray wires around the fuse block Help!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:52:15 -0400
  ...The wires are red/black and black/yellow >and both head down to the conduit/loom that travel towards the >radiator fan area. The...
• Early 70's Van with Toyota Engine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 95 09:14:06 EST
  hey now, i was camped out in stone mt, ga when i saw this vw van (1970 i believe) with a radiator in back...
• Re: Purging Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - J. Meade
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 22:10:00 -0600 (CST)
  ...Second, I don't have a bleed valve on my radiator - just a plain old cap screw in the top. For me to put...
• Re: Foglight Mania
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 10:18:34 MST
  > And then there's my own personal favorite: > > Aim it rearward, at the radiators of those who tailgate you in the slow > lane. They...
• Re: What does heater lever do?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 07 Feb 1997 13:16:37 +0200
  ...It controls the amount of coolant flow into the radiator. Check the cable if it itself or its plastic shielding are broken. I found...
• Re: Two newbie questions
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 25 Dec 1998 18:52:15 -0700
  ...especially those pages describing electrical components. "Heater core" is a water radiator used for heating the interior of the Vanagon. Those water cooled Vanagons...
• Re: Coolant Explosion - Followup and Response Summary
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 21:30:40 EDT
  ...rad and pick the tank up until it is above the radiator (the tank becomes the high spot) >> Hey Volks, Is it just me...
• Re: OXS light
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 18:10:11 -0800
  ...You need to reset the switch, right near the radiator and replace the oxs sensor if it hasn't been done in awhile. tim...
• replacing coolant pipes under the van
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 20:24:32 -0800
  ...I am leaning toward copper (didn't most radiators used to be copper?) but know that it can work harden. I know that Goodyear...
• Re: '91Westy Coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 08:37:57 -0700
  ...I didn't do anything with the radiator when I changed the thermostat. This is the first time I've had any indications of...
• AC Troubleshooting Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 21:10:58 -0700
  ...I understand that the AC cuts our when the system heats to the point that the radiator fan would normally come on. How do...
• Re: Repairing Front Heater Core
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 09:32:03 -0500
  On Wed, 13 Nov 2002, westydriver wrote: > a cheap but highly unrecommended by vw is to use a radiator stop leak > solution. i have...
• High Speed Fan
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 08:49:39 -0700
  ...Two days ago on a trip into town, The highspeed radiator fan came on and stayed on!. I pulled the sensor wires, the fuse...
• Re: Front Heater Core in Dash
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 20:10:40 -0400
  ...A really good radiator shop can make a brass one for you but it will still be expensive. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: An upgrade for a more efficent A/C system?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 5 May 2007 19:44:32 -0700
  ...I have the larger > condenser, SD508 compressor, larger radiator fan, and I'm not sure what > for an evaporator fan. It also has the...
• Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:48:59 -0700
  ...the van > * insulating material on the sheet metal downwind from the radiator > (either inside or outside) > or above the automatic transmission > > Any advice on...
• Re: 81 Air cooled... Engine conversion options??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 14:28:07 -0800
  ...Including heater core and heater controls, radiator, main pipes etc. you common choices there would be VW inline four gas, VW inline four diesel...
• Re: Weird Coolant System Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 02:31:15 +0100
  The sender for the gauge sits on the engine right? The coolant in the lines and the radiator is colder than the coolant in...
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 16:16:05 -0800
  ...The insulation on the 'hot' cooling line going forward from the engine to the radiator (and front heater) may help in cold weather, but...
• Re: Diesel head replacement: it's ALIVE, coolant question
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 19:32:31 -0400
  ...Once I have the system full and the air bubbles purged from the radiator, I like to leave the grille off and take a...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:59:39 -0400
  ...Take > > your > > chances1 > > > > -Is there a big difference between the BEHR radiator and the other > > after market radiators? > > For the BEHR brand radiators there...
• Hi, I came up with the following for flushing & filling the coolant system on m
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:02:13 EDT
  ...Replace this coupling with one of those "radiator flush fittings" available at any autoparts store. (If I remember right, it's a 5/8...
• Re: radiator fan troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 14:45:27 -0400
  ...2) Is there a part I should order in advance based on my symptoms (the > "radiator fan sending unit" or "resistor"? I'd rather...
• Re: Peruvian Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 09:55:24 -0800
  ...will your country not allow them to be imported?? The problem with cool water up front in the radiator and hot water in the...
• [w] AMC head questions, leaky head diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Dave Johnson
  Wed, 14 Jun 1995 08:17:46 -0700
  ...Remove the bleed screw on the radiator. Insert hose from the squeeze bottle and fill up the radiator. BTW, the BBB Autoline refused my...
• Re: Just curious
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 12:51:14 -0700
  ...If old hoses and tubes and radiator -$1500. >new Sachs clutch/disk/throw out +350 if installed properly and German parts. -350 if otherwise...
• Bad "New" Thermoswitch
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:03:56 -0600
  Just wanted to get a post into the archives for anyone searching for radiator fan thermoswitch information. I hadn't noticed any recommendations about...
• Re: Radiator fan issue - where's the ground?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 14 Oct 2017 17:16:53 -0700
  The brown ground wire from the fan motor goes to the common ground star under the dash, where most ground wires plug in. If...
• Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:03:59 +0000
  ...PM, "Dan N" <dn92610@gmail.com <javascript:;>> > wrote: > > > could it be the water pump? it's looking like a weak coolant flow thru > > radiator > > >
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 19:08:04 -0400
  I removed the lower radiator hose and used a small air compressor and chuck wrapped in a shop towel to blow the coolant into...
• Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 09:08:10 -0800
  ...air filter, etc etc) - keep the cooling system in good shape (radiator, thermostat, hoses...) - add an oil cooler ( ie. Vanistan) - keep RPM between 3...
• Looking for Air Conditioning Electrical Help and/or Bentley wiring diagram
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:07:14 -0700
  My air conditioning only works on speed 1 and�2 and the radiator fan doesn't run when the air is turned on. Everything...
• 83 water boxer
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Sep 95 14:31:35 PDT
  ...It has 128K miles with new radiator, water pump, and cooling system hoses. It is manual with good exterior. But, it starts showing signs...
• RE: Syncro Fan!!!
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 30 May 1996 08:26:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...But the V6anagon has lotsa room behind its (transplanted) radiator for just about any cooling fan. Could an aftermarket one from a FLAPS or...
• Re: LOTSA NEW Stuff- curtains, carpet, air cond, bras, propane ta
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 23:49:08 EDT
  ...They are available for aircooled (one screened opening) or > >watercooled (a second screened opening for the radiator grille). Hmm, well now that I have...
• TO Flush...or NOT to flush...that IS the question....
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 16:58:37 -0700
  ...I am contemplating doing a radiator flush on my 1990....having never done one and figuring it might be a good idea after 300K...
• Re: Long trips
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 03:38:46 -0400
  ...I've had the waterpump, radiator, cat, > transmission, heads, ac, brakes and a few other things done in the last > year. Is there anything...
• thermostat soup
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Thu, 13 May 2004 17:44:17 EDT
  ...fully? I am experiencing coolant bubling in the tank but the radiator is stone cold as well as the big hose on top of...
• Advice on a 90 GL...
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 6 Oct 2006 22:11:35 -0400
  ...of the common stuff - master and clutch cylinder - complete AC system - radiator - exhaust - bearings - tires (Agilis) - ECU and wiring I've known the owner...
• Re: Bleeding coolant without a second person?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:16:44 -0700
  ...helper hold down the gas pedal while I run between the radiator and the > tank in the back. > > Is there a way to do...
• Re: How long to reach full operating temp?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:19:00 -0600
  ...and about 4 miles of travel, but I have a new radiator and a year old water pump. Had to re use the old...
• Re: A/C Fans 2nd and 3rd ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:27:10 -0500
  ...I only know of two speeds for the radiator fan on my '91 camper. Thanks, I am well, even in this heat. Even went...
• Re: External Heat System for Vans
  Historical mailing list - Michael Norden
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 13:23:41 -0800
  ...To distribute the heat > from the radiator, a small low power air circulating fan could be > installed in conjunction to the radiator. If one...
• Re: Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 00:09:30 -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...
• My way - was; what coolant flush method is best
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 08:44:07 -0700
  ...I disconnect the hose that comes out of the radiator. 2. Blow compressed air into the press. tank to get all the coolant out...
• I did it
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:27:21 -0500
  ...Upgrade the leaking 82 radiator to the later version, adapting pick-and-pull upper and lower mounts so its done right. New hoses below...
• Overheated-broke down What should I replace?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 18 May 2002 01:38:56 +0000
  ...I was able to score a used radiator that I plan to have completely cleaned at the local radiator shop. Hopefully that will help...
• Re: preparation for engine converstion
  Historical mailing list - dave rosman
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 14:17:25 -0800
  ...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: An idea deserving a Friday post -- waterboxing the Dometic
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 13:03:39 -0400
  ...rodent-sized brain turning over the idea of boxing in the > radiator fins on the back of the Dometic, then pumping cool water over...
• Re: fog lights
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:19:58 -0600
  ...i'd also suggest putting the fog lights just inboard of the turn signals, so they don't block the radiator (the outer most...
• Re: Comments on the Oil Cooler Upgrade Issue
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 02:41:37 EST
  ...Typically, if the coolant system is functioning correctly, the coolant temperature going out of the block to the radiator is typically 15 F hotter...
• Re: flashing LED
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:31:53 -0500
  ...It creates a column for the coolant tank higher than the top of the radiator. 5 minutes, no muss no fuss. It's more...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:55:28 -0500
  ...The radiator fan switch is checking the temperature of the coolant in the radiator. There is some interesting interactions going on here. For the...