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• Re: stop leak
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 17:14:49 -0800
  ...My philosophy is anything >that has the ability to "plug" a leak, can plug other things as well like >heater cores and radiator tubes...
• Re: need radiator removal advice today re: spare tire tray
  Historical mailing list - jeff
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 13:24:14 -0500
  On those bars, one end goes into the front of the van and the other acts as a hinge pin for the tire tray...
• Overheating - but no to windward
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bolton
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 03:18:31 +1030
  ...I'm getting it looked at tomorrow, but suspect the little temp sensor switch screwed into the radiator, that turns the fan on. Does...
• (2) 1987 Vanagons 2.1L w/lots of extras - LAST CALL -
  Historical mailing list - will hansen
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 01:01:40 -0700
  ...extra stuff (not installed), including a transmission, crank, new cam, new radiator, etc. I'll be putting an ad into various online and print...
• Re: aux fuel tanks
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 11:16:52 -0800
  ...probably wouldn't need a tank heater, the airflow from the radiator would probably do a good job of keeping the fuel nice and...
• Re: And now for something REALLY important
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:57:48 -0700
  ...the left front > wheelwell in a Rubbermaid > > > sandwich container. > > > No solar, radiator or engine heat to throw it > off, and it'll have its...
• Part Check-Lower Grill
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:37:59 -0800
  ...If I can find a 'newer-looking' upper radiator grill too though, that would be great. Current one is still straight, just . . . looks old...
• Re: 87 Westfalia - Running hot?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 8 Oct 2023 10:17:22 -0600
  ...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: fan switch or sensor
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 13:12:49 -0400
  ...It has a temperature >sensor in contact with the coolant at the front of the radiator, and >determines whether to switch the fan on...
• RE: Cooling Problems
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 6 Dec 96 20:11:13 UT
  ...It never overeats and the radiator > fan works fine and the radiator gets hot all over. The water pump and > thermostat were both replaced...
• when all else fails, improvise
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 22:49:25 -0500
  Well, maybe some of you remember reading about my questions about changing the hard radiator return line to soft tubing. I took the advice...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 17:55:57 -0500
  ...Also the >> Kennedy Engineering radiator bleeding valve might be worth explaining (or >> post where to get one) in the context of the radiator fill...
• Re: Limited high coolant temps
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:43:01 -0400
  ...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: Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018 10:54:20 -0700
  ...the heater to see if it is getting hot > Check the radiator bleeder if a steady flow of coolant is coming out > without bubbles...
• Re: Need a radiator fan shroud for 84-85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 16 Aug 2018 04:59:48 -0400
  We have new ones in stock. https://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61_93_94&product_id=1239...
• Re: Temp high, no fan ...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 22:18:24 -0800
  ...short it at the plug of the temp switch of the radiator, it works. > Although the second stage I could not make work the...
• Re: Radiator noise
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:24:00 -0800
  the rad fan circuits and circuits for red light at temp gauge are not connected. They're two separate systems. Does the red light...
• Re: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 08:22:17 -0700
  As I understand it many Eurovans take 2 of those resistors and burn through them as fast or faster than Vanagons. Surely the aftermarket...
• Re: Pressure cap problem?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 25 May 2012 16:28:15 -0400
  ...You need to take your vehicle to a radiator repair shop or a mechanic, and have them test your cooling system for exhaust gases...
• Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 20:41:00 -0400
  ...it _will_ get better! I ordered a new propane tank and radiator yesterday. I may need to order a new fuel tank, too. I...
• Re: 80 degree thermostat for wbx question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:07:09 -0700
  ...The author gave an example that the very first cylinder right behind the cooling fan behind the radiator always suffer more wear than all...
• Vanagon fuel tank r&r
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 10 Jan 95 09:56:54 EST
  ...My solution to the rust pin-hole in my tank was a patch welded on at a radiator shop for $50. I turned down...
• Re: Rear Heater Leaking on '85 GL
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Sep 1996 13:48:30 PST
  ...This prevents hot coolant from by-passing the radiator. Good luck. Ken Lewis kdlewis@juno.com Kernersville NC 86 Doublecab Pickup Transporter 85 GL
• Re: Van Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen & Anna Tumarkin
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 22:07:04 -0400
  ...bumper (either exterior side of the frames or next to the radiator behind the grill (this is where mine is), not to mention other...
• Re: Coolant Explosion - Followup and Response Summary
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 21:46:37 -0500
  ...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: RE tailgaters (F)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 10:26:26 EDT
  ...bearings behind you and they will break windows and go through radiators and real screw up the tailgator day. I have not done this...
• 89 front cooling fan loud
  Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 09:35:08 -0700
  My front radiator fan (the one that goes on intermittently with higher temp like in traffic) is VERY loud. It doesn't screech or...
• Electrical question on the radiator fan..
  Historical mailing list - Richmond Mike
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 12:05:33 -0400
  I had to run a wire from the battery strait to the fan due to a short. Somewhere, I couldn't find the problem...
• 84 Vanagon GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 18:06:33 -0500
  ...t have access to an indoor garage.) Has new clutch, new radiator, new steering rack (manual), new ball joints. Starts right up. 4spd trans...
• Need radiator fan motor...help please!
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 11:17:37 -0400
  For my own vehicle................tested everything, even motor itself. It is fried. P/n 251 959 455M..please verify this. The earlier (pre 86...
• Low oil pressure @ 300 miles
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 13:38:13 -0400
  ...Also make sure the lower fan speed is working on the radiator going faster miles an hour with the radio on I remain Bob...
• Van running hot
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:50:26 -0700
  ...The radiator fan went off a couple of times then stopped soon after. Any thoughts on why the temp needle is going up way...
• Vacuum Powered Coolant Changeout
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 14:53:49 -0500
  ...introducing air into the system ( yeah, right!!!) Supposed to clean the radiator in the process. Anybody ever seen this done, or had it done...
• Re: Engine temp and emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 11:10:15 -0500
  ...Though risky, you could cover part of the radiator with some cardboard as a diagnostic measure. If this brings up the temp needle I...
• Re: intermittent radiator fan / overheating SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 13:00:32 -0700
  Also: open the heater valve when you stop this dumps some cold coolant into the system as you idle the van. (only works in...
• Constant improvement
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:00:51 +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: What to soak radiator in to dissolve slime
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Sat, 15 May 2010 13:19:14 -0700
  ...after letting it sit for a while we then flushed the core > out, you could do the same with a radiator. later mark d...
• coolant renewal/flushing procedures (james lu)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 03 May 94 20:54:36 CDT
  ...Loosen the radiator support screws (4 of them) so that the radiator bleeder screw is easier to work with. 3. Choose one of the...
• Re: disappearing coolant??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 08:28:21 -0700
  ...great amounts of air moving over the radiator) this keeps the coolant at a temp that the reservoir cap does not open. Only when...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:39:02 -0600
  ...In my case, I now use the duct to run my coolant hose from the Subaru engine up to the radiator. Ryan -----Original Message...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:20:47 -0400
  ...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: Common front end rattles?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 May 2021 12:58:41 -0400
  ...I did have a radiator that was moving easily and now it is rock solid. But There is still a rattle on bumpy roads...
• Working on a Vanagon in Central America
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 16:50:01 -0500
  ...I knew at that point that the culprit was the radiator. It was original and because of the overheat, gunk from inside of the...
• Re: Bus Depot Shipping?...Was "order line?"
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 5 May 2002 10:43:25 -0500
  ...other > parts in with the radiator which was in a box ONLY big > enough to fit a radiator. The lower Ball joint/Cv > boot...
• Re: Pressure Bleeding the Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 18:33:37 -0500
  ...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: What's Inside Vanagon Nose?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 15:09:50 -0700
  ...flat piece of > > metal just below the windshield and above the radiator. > > > > The good news is that it sould pop right out using the...
• Re: Conclusion to:"Trouble on the Road in PA" (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 11:06:22 -0400
  ...over the motor, but > doesn't get directed correctly to the radiator, etc... > > Just some thoughts....maybe some sort of air dams, or additional...
• Re: problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:15:22 -0500
  ...problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes > David, > > the "hack mechanic" that put the metal insert in the plastic pipe was...
• 2.1 wbx overheat-1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 01:12:26 +0000
  ...It was really my fault because I was trying to nurse the Radiator before replacement. So support System just as Dennis says.
• Re: Looking for drain valve 701070823A
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 17 Aug 2014 20:08:22 -0700
  ...Drain valve (scratches head) Any more data? Radiator? Heater? >> Engine? >> > > It's something to do with the camper freshwater system. It's listed > but...
• Re: Radiator fan shock ( electrical or price wise ? )
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:11:49 -0700
  wow. ( re price shock ) based on the application list .. Vanagon * 1.9 Liter 1983--1985 * 2.1 Liter 1986--1991 * Diesel 1981--1984 * Syncro...
• Re: what is most correct coolant tower - more 90 auto
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:34:20 -0500
  ...T" hose off of coolant tower and into hose between long radiator pipe and thermostat housing. http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/baboonia/autocoolantpipes...
• Re: My new radiator
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 15:11:34 -0300
  >> >No I didn't, but what a good idea. Do you think there is enough room just >below the bleeding nipple to weld/solder...
• Re: diesel warm start ??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Mar 97 13:13:36 EST
  ...the head (or more > precisely on the fitting which connects the radiator return and the > thermostat bypass hoses. I should have mentioned that this...
• Re: Radiator bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 21:50:06 -0700
  At 07:30 PM 10/16/98 -0700, Earl Smith wrote: >The Hayes manual refers to a bleed screw on the rad, over which...
• Re: Euro-Engine: FIX 86 Volkswagen Vanagon, Cooling, Ov...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:04:38 EDT
  ...It could be a stuck thermostat, or possible miss hookup of the coolant hoses that go to the radiator in the front of the...
• FW: Detection of air bubbles in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 14:03:10 -0400
  ...In the 1.9L the bubbles all seem to congregate at the top of the radiator. tim o'brien
• Re: PSI? Cooling system Mods, OK? THANKS!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 12:05:40 -0800
  I believe the radiator itself is copper... no? Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "John P" <jmp@BT-PACIFIC.CO.NZ> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Another Jetta question
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 04:03:18 EST
  ...org writes: << Looks like you have a small hole in your radiator. >> Is there a way to test for leaks? It seems that it...
• I want to pull my tank... HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Hill
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 18:15:55 -0500
  ...Took it to a local radiator shop and they coated the inside with something that stopped the leaking. Cost $80 but cheaper than a...