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• Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 24 Aug 2021 09:19:09 -0600
  ...Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions > > The new switch you have is the standard replacement temp range. > > The "wrong" switch turns on the fan...
• Re: Engine temperature in winter
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 21:10:42 -0600
  ...However, the thermostat >continuing to send coolant to the radiator when the engine is too cold >would - and diminished heat would be a consequence...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:55:29 -0600
  ...Remove your upper grill and > you will see it at the upper corner of the radiator on the passenger side. > If it is the...
• Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 06:27:25 +0000
  ...No radiator flow such as cold engine, no cooling for the oil. As flow increased, cooler coolant from the radiator would be used to...
• Attention TDI Gurus! What is hotter, oil or compressed air?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 21:55:46 -0800
  ...The plan is to use a fan (Golf radiator fan) to move air up and through the charge air cooler and the oil cooler...
• Re: Might be for Sale 87 Westy (F)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 01:33:47 EDT
  ...have you seen your radiator hoses leaking? you can get rebuilt ps racks for under $300. detailing??? you would pay to have someone else...
• Re: Larger or additional radiator?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 16:17:42 +1200
  ...Larger or additional radiator? ><DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:46:55 -0700 ><DIV></DIV>&gt; ><DIV></DIV>&gt;At 11...
• Temp high, no fan ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 20:36:25 -0800
  ...But if I short it at the plug of the temp switch of the radiator, it works. Although the second stage I could not...
• Radiator fan shock
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:05:41 -0400
  Dear List, Despite installing a nearly new fan shroud in my 91 GL - the fan makes a LOT of noise when it's running...
• Re: Does air cond.=hp loss?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Kraft
  Thu, 12 Sep 1996 11:58:28 -0600
  ...just to keep the temp guage from going critical, as the radiator fan's high speed wasn't enough. -- Brian Kraft <bhkraft@gj.net...
• Help! Overheating
  Historical mailing list - zyno
  Sat, 16 May 1998 11:48:19 -0400
  ...After I vented the coolant and then opened the radiator bleed, coolant gushed out of that opening in the head missing the expansion plug...
• Re: Drafty brick fixes?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 20:44:14 -0500
  ...Any ideas? Thoma >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Take off the front (radiator) grill. Duct tape over most of the intake for fresh air (that plastic grid at the...
• Re: A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing"
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 19:55:23 -0500
  ...Ouch! > > I just got off the phone with the guy from the radiator shop. He said I need > the following: > > compressor shaft seal > receiver...
• NAPA hose cross reference?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 21:44:18 EST
  ...I'm looking for the hose between the thermostat housing and the Tee piece (feeds the radiator). The hose exploded! I replaced the reservoir...
• Gasoline operated refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 23:04:35 -0500
  ...This is a refrigerator that allows gasoline to pass thru a kind of radiator which produces the cold. It looks and is (according to...
• New Coolant Pressure Bleeding Solution
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 09:02:06 -0500
  ...charge----I think they'll take 50 psi-- Take out the radiator bleeder fitting Hook the hose to the expansion tank overflow hose--( be...
• d'oh! lost my front wheel bearing dust cap (on outside) anybody got one?
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 05:14:02 -0700
  ...got a replacement made of radiator hose and a caster cup. liddle help over here ===== "Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be...
• Re: What kind of hose clamps do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 02:18:42 -0600
  ...MINDSPRING.COM> writes: > I'm in the middle of replacing some radiator hoses in my Vanagon. > I'm > finding both the factory spring clamp...
• Spare-tire Pan Bolt Spec
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 08:06:09 -0700
  ...Spare-tire Pan Bolt Spec Hello All, The other day, while replacing the radiator on my '91 Carat I mislaid, er lost, the bolt...
• Cooling System stop-leak compounds
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 May 2005 06:47:22 -0500
  ...I confess I have never used such before and I am leery of putting something in the system that might possibly clog the radiator...
• Re: need rear heater assy for 1986 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 11:18:42 -0500
  ...Along with the radiator or the front heater core. Ya just don't know what your going to get. It could be another leaker...
• Re: VW Singles Group
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:34:39 +1000
  ...a little more quality time with her soon and replace the radiator since she's recently begun weeping on occasions for no apparent reason...
• Re: Road cow; More early list memories...
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:14:49 -0600
  ...on the list? that was Ron Bluquist, with his toyota powered (radiator on TOP) breadloaf camper. he's moved on into a 1984 subaru...
• Re: comments on Bentley manual
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wohlfarth (aka.
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:16:58 -0400
  ...More Info on Copper Core German Radiators > > > In a message dated 10/1/02 11:25:10 AM, George Goff writes of Ken Wilfy...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:10:09 -0700
  ...I mean, the size of the radiator, the size of those big hoses > > going fore and aft, the Pressure Tank, the Overflow Tank. Lots...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:26:32 +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: Overheating problem 91 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 08:08:03 -0500
  ...This will keep bringing in coolant from the radiator. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Broken down!
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 20:37:44 -0700
  That was it!!!! It was bone dry under the engine and radiator, but when I crawled under to take a look at the connection...
• Re: EZ way to test rad fan?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 May 2012 17:26:05 -0700
  how could the fan not work just because it was bolted to a different radiator ? did you do anything to treat/prevent corrosion on...
• Re: OK, who's got the good simple method...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 May 2012 13:25:23 -0700
  ...the other person is by the radiator bleed screw .. ready to put that back in when air-free coolant is coming out. in all...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 8 May 2013 18:00:11 -0400
  ...http://www.amazon.com/Stant-12017-Threaded-Radiator-Cooling/dp/B000CKTJYG Or search for Stant 12017 Its two male ends let you attach the...
• Re: It's cold out there
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:41:35 -0500
  ...I am considering constructing some sort of bra to go over the upper grille to decrease air flow over the radiator. First I thought...
• Re: 87 Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 13:44:13 -0400
  ...I think the radiator is a big factor here as well. Mine is getting old and has already been "rodded out" once. Too much...
• Re: SOS: Waterpump Questions: Help!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 May 1999 21:26:56 -0400
  ...This can cause problems such as poor heat at idle, insufficient flow at low speeds or the radiator fan responding fast enough due to...
• More 2.1L coolant sys woes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 07:40:28 -0500
  ...http://neksiwel.20m.com/photo2.html The first time, I cured this problem by taking the radiator to someone who could blast it out...
• Re: 2.1 Conversion-Trouble Bleeding Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 08:31:55 -0500
  ...Rev the engine this drives the coolant to the radiator top off the coolant and rev the engine a little more to see if...
• Re: What vanagon items did Santa bring you?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 25 Dec 2014 18:34:50 -0800
  Santa brought me one of those ultra-cool Van Cafe stainless steel radiator expansion tanks to replace the old, leaking plastic one Merry Christmas...
• Re: temp gun
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 7 Oct 2014 10:29:06 -0700
  ...Left brake vs right brake & radiator hoses are just a few of the times I've used it. Also works well for telling me...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:33:32 -0500
  ...Heat is transferred from the engine into the water, which transports that heat to the radiator, where the heat is then transferred to the...
• RE: 87 Vanagon: Not your ordinary leaking head
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 08:59:57 -0700
  ...Others have cautioned that leak stopping products may be hazardous to the radiator. However, I live in Phoenix with days above 110 and have...
• Re: Question for the Vanagan expert
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Sep 1996 13:57:29 -0400
  ...very Badly this weekend! >> For that kind of money, i would wait and find one with a radiator. Maybe even power steering. Dennis H
• flush kit woes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Sep 1996 10:31:16 PST
  ...Upon removing the radiator and flushing it a ton of junk came out! Could it be there is something peculiar about the design (HA...
• bleeding coolant/archives
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 11:42:47 EDT
  ...I can find the radiator bleeder valve & have the Bentley- but my ability is very basic! I'd like to first assume bleeding air...
• Re: Never seen on an Air Cooled van before???
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Taylor
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 21:25:16 -0400
  ...I don't know exactly where they hide them on a Vanagon, that radiator cavity sounds like a good place! Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins...
• Overheating:
  Historical mailing list - Tommy Dunn
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 13:52:11 -0600
  ...be safe, use stands) on the upper right side of the radiator there is a bleeder screw. Have your friend holding the idle from...
• Re: '85 A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:18:01 -0700
  ...I'll get out the >guages and jump the compressor clutch to see if the compressor is any good. >I am guessing the radiator...
• moving sale
  Historical mailing list - Shaggy
  Sat, 18 May 2002 11:12:48 -0700
  ...2) stripping out 1986 Vanagon GL front doors, sliding door, radiator + Fan, dash, rear heater core in housing with blower motor, good used transmission...
• condensor removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 11:34:43 EDT
  ...looks like it is from a screw that passes through the radiator and attaches to the condenser. Corrosion from dissimilar metals No oil leaks...
• Re: Volks Cafe Big Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Probst, Tom
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 13:02:05 -0500
  ...Although they were a stretch financially, we like having something more than the radiator between us and the outside world. And other cars, even...
• Re: bus bars for bus (engine conversion wiring questions)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:54:00 -0500
  ...The one in my Civic has fuses for the radiator and condesnor fans, which are pretty high-current devices. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti...
• Re: running hot....any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 21:10:50 -0800
  ...so i replaced the radiator... didnt solve >anything.. needle still is way over the red dot... any ideas? and yes, >the >heads are fine...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 08:42:04 -0800
  ...In Law's 85 Vanagon is getting air buildup in the radiator after > 2-4 > days of errands. We have bled it, and know...
• Fan noise?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Terry
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 17:49:52 -0500
  ...It was really hot yesterday and I could hear the radiator fan starting up occasionally and it sounded normal. But when I turned on...
• Re: Bleeding coolant without a second person?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 23:03:22 -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: Pop-top of carbon fiber
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 08:45:13 -0700
  ...Off to swap out my radiator....Will take pictures and document, hopefully have it on a website tomorrow morning. -Chris On 9/7/07...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:09:06 -0500
  ...Fan Resistor - Radiator Fan 3. Fan Resistor - Rear Seat Heater Fan 4. Fan Resistor - Dash Heater Fan 5. Power Windows 6. Power Door Locks...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:42:49 -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...
• Re: A/C Fans 2nd and 3rd ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:34:24 -0500
  ...When the air conditioner is on, the radiator/condensor fan runs at high speed, I think. Mine does, anyway, just as it does when...
• Re: Denver to San Diego and back - Lost my cool in the desert (a trip report)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:46:08 -0700
  ...He opened the bleeder value on the radiator (behind the headlight grille), his wife revved the engine, and if there were bubbles up front...
• Re: Radiator cardboard and its replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:03:04 -0800
  ...2008 6:53 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Radiator cardboard and its replacement Further to this, I noticed while washing Dixie...