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• Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 7 Jan 2014 12:41:16 -0800
  Neil, Nice beads there. I don't have have the confidence to make tight neat beads on aluminum so I would try a bead...
• Do waterboxers have core plugs (freeze plugs)?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 09:28:47 -0800
  ...A bit of online shopping turned up nothing but inline coolant heaters which are installed waaay up near the radiator, and hot-plate-style...
• Re: Install extermal oil cooler? Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 08:38:30 -0700
  ...The factory heat exchanger cooler is plumbed in parallel with the radiator, so it really only sees coolant flow when the thermostat opens, by...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 12:11:51 -0700
  Maybe, but it would be riskier if they charged you for the $600 special part but installed the $200 stock type one. Since they...
• Re: grills, grills, grills
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 31 May 94 09:34:14 CDT
  >>anybody know of a north american source of replacement >>radiator grills for a 4 light system? not the late model >>rectangular lights, but a...
• Re: oil cooler in front
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 02:02:04 -0400
  ...because it's mounted just inside the front grille, where the radiator on the later Wasserboxers would go. I use a 72 plate Mesa...
• Re: 87 Westi GL (Overheating)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 22:55:06 EST
  ...The reason you keep getting air out of the bleeder and not any coolant is that since you have made the radiator the hight...
• Re: re restored then sold??? was: Finally!!! VW heat/r...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 07:54:08 EST
  ...they did in the Quantums and some Audis and put the radiator right next to the engine in the engine compartment with a fan...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 13:49:46 -0700
  Some have gone for years with ceramic or other sealant in the radiator...others never made it home. Try your luck! James Ruch wrote...
• Looking for a BROKEN '86 and up Upper Grille!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 13:20:05 CST
  ...The previous owner of my '86 vanagon cut out a section of the upper grille to gain easier access to the radiator bleed screw...
• Re: A/C useless when over 100 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:24:37 -0600
  I just added a pusher fan on the condenser side of the radiator. I did this to keep the engine cooler in cross town...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 00:19:10 EDT
  ...CHARTER.NET writes: > With the AC on, I can hear a radiator cooling fan running. The fan runs > al the time as long as...
• Re: very hot automatic gear selector lever
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 21:47:34 -0500
  ...it was some silvered foil stuff under the bus, and kept the radiator air and coolant hose heat away from the floor and the...
• Re: Overheating problem while stuck in traffic or at a long signal light
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 23 May 2003 16:21:38 -0400
  ...Any ideas on how to correct this > problem? Does the radiator fan come on? If not, figure out why and fix it before you...
• Re: cooling system design
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 16:02:33 -0800
  ...The manual told you to leave an inch of air space in > the top of the radiator when filling it, to allow for expansion...
• Re: Fitting Alloy spare into stock clamshell
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:07:18 -0400
  The tray, the hold downs and the radiator hoses are different for the 205 width tires. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 6 Oct 2023 23:05:21 +0000
  ...Radiator fan came on, top of radiator near bleed screw read 150, but dropped quickly back to 120�, lower on the drivers side. Cracked...
• Re: Overheated on steep grade in the Rockies/Questions??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:39:21 -0700
  ...It would lose MPH and RPMs) Should the > radiator fan compensate for the slow speed of the bus enough to prevent > overheating under this...
• Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 15:27:52 -0800
  ...When the van is not moving, there is no air flow through the radiator. As the radiator warms up , the warm water coming out...
• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:01:51 -0700
  ...my cooling system revamped with a new radiator, > water pump, stainless steel pipes to the radiator, and many new hoses. > Since then I can...
• Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 16:24:32 -0700
  ...may draw more >> current when compared to radiator fans on other 4 cylinder gas >> engines? > > > It's a high-speed, small-diameter fan compared...
• Re: still running hot - need your wisdom
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 18:19:35 -0600
  ...What I did > so far:Changed coolant and bled system.Changed radiator, bled > system.Changed thermostat, bled system.Changed water pump, bled > system.Nothing...
• TIICo - temperature issues
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 07:39:41 -0400
  ...Is there a correct/incorrect way for the coolant to be flowing through the radiator? Does it make much difference? Anyone install an aux...
• Re: '85 Vanagon Sunroofy 1.9L - Coolant BLeeding/Thermostat/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 10:02:05 -0700
  ...Remove the upper grill to get to the bolt used for bleeding the radiator. It is at the top of the radiator on the...
• Re: Wierd cooling hose rigging
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:36:30 -0400
  ...Where both hoses disappear at the front, is just above the radiator fan- they go to (and from) the front heater core. This is...
• Re: head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 07:57:14 -0700
  ...I STRONGLY advise against the use of Bars Leaks, or any other glop which might tend to accumulate in radiator and heater core passages...
• Re: Red/wht wire from battery
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 13 Aug 2017 18:00:09 -0700
  86+ with factory A/C has a dedicated wire run from the battery to the radiator fan high speed relay. Mark Mbob1950 wrote: > I...
• Re: Ethylene glycol can self-ignite at 782 degrees?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:21:25 -0400
  ...8:40 Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > Just read this on an RV site: > > *A pinhole-size leak in a radiator or...
• Re: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:42:56 -0400
  ...Why not run regular 'cheap and plentiful' > radiator hose all the way up and back? > > Yes, I know pipes are available. But wouldn't...
• Re: Leaking Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 16:46:43 -0800
  ...instead of letting it do it's journey up to the radiator and back. Rich San Diego --- On Sun, 12/4/11, tim <h2oboxer...
• Re: last call - '85 westy going to crusher
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:29:07 -0700
  ...has complete westy roof > metal, > power steering rack all coolant lines, radiator, condenser, good nose, > etc.. > > last call.. gets loaded up on trailer tomorrow...
• Re: Can I drain coolant from someplace more accessible?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:12:16 -0700
  On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 1:57 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > just undo the bottom radiator hoses and catch...
• Boiling radiator light and tailgate gas struts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jun 95 17:33:23 PDT
  The wifemobile (87 Westy) has two problems for which I hereby solicit advice: (1) The overtemperature indicator light comes on when the engine reaches...
• '88 Wolfsburg Repair or Sell
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Sep 1996 08:50:30 -0700
  In the last year, fuel lines have been replaced, radiator reconditioned, new cylinder block, new water pump, clutch installed. This week over heating problems...
• Re: Coolant Changing -Reply -Reply
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 09:57:01 -0800
  ...well, my driveway must be steeper than I thought!.. 'cos the coolants sure bubble up at the radiator when I fill and rev the...
• Parts for sale and want to buy.(MA)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Kirsch
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 18:22:39 EST
  ...Convert your van? BO Radiator fan $10 Brake drums $10 ea Front lower grill $20 85 manual tranny, 3rd gear grinds $150 2.1L...
• Re: 85 flashing coolant indicator
  Historical mailing list - Gregory J. Litzenberger
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 09:17:56 -0700
  ...If you air bleed the system properly through the bleed screw in the radiator top with the front end of the van raised about...
• FS: some new parts at great prices
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 21:50:58 -0400
  ...pair (4 pair) Ignition coil, all Vanagon, new Bosch, $20 (2) Radiator, new , all Vanagon, $150 (1) Complete left rear brake assy, with cable...
• Re: Low Top Speed - SOLVED!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 13:09:38 -0800
  Any good radiator shop can "boil" it out and seal it. Certainly the cheapest alternative, and works fine as long as the tank isn...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 08:37:45 -0600
  ...Doesn't the constant input of cool water keep > the thermostat from opening and staying open? If it does, the radiator loop > will never...
• Pepper works!
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 10:57:23 -0600
  Gary, keep an eye on your temp gauge as you may find the radiator could clog and restrict flow of coolant to your engine...
• fan or switch, 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Brian brian
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 09:00:19 -0700
  I'm wondering what it more likely to fail, the fan motor, or the thermo switch on the radiator that turns the fan on...
• Re: More on the radiator fan (85 vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:17:27 -0400
  good resource from gowesty.com: http://www.gowesty.com/vano_cooling_system.htm On 7/22/06, levi hawkins <b1levi@yahoo.com> wrote: > > My...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:16:07 +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: OK, who's got the good simple method...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 8 May 2012 08:34:21 -0700
  ...On 05/08/2012 08:23 AM, HotelWestfalia wrote: > I use a method that I did not read anywhere; > > Open bleed bolt on radiator...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:07:49 -0400
  ...If the thermostat is working then the >> radiator itself should measure hotter than the coolant returning to the >> water pump. >> >> So I would question...
• Fwd: question on where to install alarm horn on 1990 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:36:35 -0700
  ...I didn't notice any access to the nose of the van where the > radiator is > located and where I thought an alarm horn...
• Re: How do I remove lower grill on my '84?
  Historical mailing list - se7en
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 13:13:34 -0800
  "Root, Tim" wrote: > > Hello list, > My radiator decided to call it quits yesterday. I have it ready to come out, > but I can't...
• Newsflash: "Cooling System Troubles Caused by Owner"...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 13:12:53 -0800
  ...I bled the cooling system at the radiator so that just coolant flowed out, no air. I left my van idle in my driveway...
• Re: Overheating 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 15:26:12 -0400
  ...Even if replacing the thermostat had cured the problem I still intended to replace the radiator this summer. It was time. John ----- Original Message...
• Re: bleeding coolant solution?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 09:47:32 -0700
  ...So with some pressure on the system loosen the bleeder screw and the air will be purged from the radiator being replaced by the...
• Re: Radiator fan issue - where's the ground?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:14:03 -0700
  ...repair). >>> >>> The radiator was replaced in 2008 and coolant regularly flushed/serviced, >>> so there is about 40K miles on the radiator (don't know...
• Re: still running hot - need your wisdom
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 20:02:24 EST
  ...What I did so far: > >Changed coolant and bled system. >Changed radiator, bled system. >Changed thermostat, bled system. >Changed water pump, bled system. > >Nothing...
• Re: flashing LED
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 15:35:49 -0600
  ...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: To bleed or not to bleed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:09:10 -0400
  The system really needs to be bleed after the radiator empties. If the system is working and cooling and all else is well it...
• Re: Overheating after on Road.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:19:10 -0400
  ...The common problems are a clogged radiator or a crack in the inner baffles, a thermostat that does not fully open, or damage to...
• Re: Radiator Cover on Vangon
  Historical mailing list - Duane Moore
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 10:24:07 -0700 (MST)
  ...I have installed a front cover to keep the blustery > cold of of the radiator. It helps quite a bit. Has anyone installed > covers...
• Re: Where Does the Engine Temp Gauge Rest Usually?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Wed, 5 May 1999 22:46:24 -0500
  ...the gauge, you > get to hear the high speed on your radiator fan; (you will initially think > the Second Coming has arrived when you...
• Re: Getting air out of the coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 13:08:28 -0700
  ...top of the thermostat housing) The bolt on top of the radiator does not come off, a 13 mm wrench does the trick. You...
• Re: Cooling System stop-leak compounds
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 27 May 2005 09:16:59 -0700
  ...Possibly it helped, but it clogged the radiator too. Really what it needed was new head gaskets. Instead, it still leaked like a sieve...