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• new gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:37:52 -0400
  ...Classic Radiator - on eBay<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-1991-1992-VOLKSWAGEN-VANAGON-GAS-FUEL-TANK-NIB-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3a50eae5c5QQitemZ250465674693QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories> or this one...
• Bleeding the coolant system/ heater core leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 12:46:11 -0500
  ...I would think that = you would bleed the heater core valve just like the radiator, although = that would get coolant in the car I...
• A/C Warm
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 10:30:44 +0100
  ...I've checked the belt and I've made sure the radiator fan is going on when the compressor is running. The compressor is...
• Fw: ??re rad. fan & clutch
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 10:58:19 -0700
  ...Should the radiator fan turn freely like an ordinary electric fan? > When I move it with > my finger, there seems to be some resistance...
• Re: overheating
  Historical mailing list - Edward E Sato
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 23:07:54 -1000
  ...Then I remove the air bleed screw on the radiator and stick the other end of the air hose in the bleed hole. Fill...
• Re: ..gutless and unreliable....
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 08:50:03 -0500
  ...susceptible to, but sure wrote the book on wobbly cooling systems...radiator, rear heater core, a seta rebuilt heads, four water pumps, two cracked...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] which wire goes to which coolant sensor? + parting out a bus
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 17:59:42 -0400
  ...hose outlet goes to the gauge, and the one in the radiator hose outlet goes to the glow plug relay. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86...
• How expensive to fix these problems?
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 21:44:27 -0800
  ...The current owner says it has two problems (1) the radiator fan will not shut off and (2) the auto trans does not always...
• Re: David's van was: Gerry
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:20:12 -0500
  ...I upgraded to a A/C evaporator that is made for current coolants and got a new radiator and hoses in. The body work...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 11:13:17 -0700
  ...in terms of space down there. > > But so far as the radiators are concerned, I do use distilled water. Why > use mineralized water when...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:04:41 -0500
  ...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: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 10:24:40 -0700
  ...If there is any cooling system degradation that causes the radiator to run too hot it will trigger the high temp switch more often...
• Re: Changing thermostat woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:35:18 -0500
  ...The real place to bleed the system is the bleeder at the top of the radiator. Engine cold, no need to raise either end...
• Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 20:47:02 -0500
  Guys, yea, i need your input! I had NO radiator related problem since i started working on Vanagon! yea, so they are not so...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 22:39:00 -0500
  ...Got it up to temp, > parked > > on a ridiculous incline to get the air up to the radiator. Not much > > hissing. After 8 attempts...
• Re: Temperature guage
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 07:28:57 -0700
  ...The lower temp stat will work if the cooling system is marginal, like partially blocked radiator, etc. Don't know how accurate this is...
• Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:14:30 -0500
  ...Other than climbing a mountain road in 90 degree temps > is there any test to check if a new radiator is needed? Gotta love...
• Re: OK, Everybody now.....
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Aug 94 10:06:49 PDT
  ...I was told by the dealer that I have $800 of repairs to the cooling system (radiator leak, water pump leak, maybe more?). I...
• Re: Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - brad horner
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 08:09:55 -0500
  ...If that isn't the problem, check the > radiator fan motor. > > Best of luck, > Sam > > = > "Punk's not dead (it just sucks right now...
• Re: Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 13:06:27 -0400
  ...and the oil filter which pumped the oil to a small radiator mounted underneath up front by the spare tire. In addition to cooling...
• Excess Coolant Diagnosis Work Order
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 20:41:18 EDT
  ...If no exhaust gasses, then check radiator cap (new with engine rebuild 3 months ago). Cap is holding at least *some* pressure, ie, when...
• Re: internal head gasket leak or not?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:13:11 -0700
  ...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: Chinese heaters
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:04:30 -0400
  ...Did you set it up in the position of the rear radiator and eliminate that? Looking forward to hearing about the long term results...
• Re: Thermostat question
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 18:20:44 -0700
  ...not open, but rather is because the combination of cooling devices (radiator, oil cooler, the long pipes underneath which also provide cooling) can't...
• Re: How to spend $500 dealer credit in 40 days?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 13:26:36 -0500
  ...suggest >> >> - brake components (rotors, pads, calipers, drums, brake booster etc etc) >> - radiator >> - A/C compressor >> - AFM (if they have it) >> - bunch of oil filters...
• (Real) Noisy Rad Fan
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Sat, 8 Aug 2015 18:33:00 -0500
  I believe I know the three stages of radiator fan speeds -- and noise ['87 AC in my (late) '86]. BUT, yesterday, out in 90...
• Re: Blowing cooling fan fuses
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 9 Aug 2014 07:15:42 -0500
  Courtesy lights. Radiator fan. That makes sense! LOL Jim On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 6:49 AM, John Lauterbach <john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com...
• Re: AC Electrical troubleshooting update
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:45:41 -0700
  ...Keith O On Jun 12, 2010, at 4:07 PM, mark drillock wrote: > The circuits for the 2 lower speeds of the radiator fan...
• Re: Radiator rubber mounts - cardboard air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 30 May 2010 14:51:42 -0400
  Try that same number at busdepot. For some reason though its in their catalog its not coming up on their website (aircooled). Its nothing...
• Collant bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Oct 1994 22:01:49 -0600
  ...I have read Bentley's procedures for jacking up the front and removing the bleed screw on the radiator, etc. He also states that...
• Re: 85 Westy running warm.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 00:16:51 -0400
  ...A plugged radiator will also cause the engine to run warm. Dennis.
• Lowering Coolant Pressure for Headgaskets
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 16 May 1998 00:49:55 -0700
  ...in a cooler thermostat (by not much) and by causing the radiator fan to kick in at a temp. ten degrees cooler than it...
• U.P. Michigan shop.
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 21:02:06 -0500
  ...I don't know what we'll do about the radiator, anyone have any success flushing them?? One of you mentioned a good Vanagon...
• Re: coolant pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 20:24:17 -0600
  ...It makes sense that a system pressure check be done at the point of the "relief valve," which is the radiator cap or sometimes...
• Re: Tire Carriers Again (cooling system comments)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 11:39:29 -0700
  ...I have long suspected air pockets, t-stat problems, or corroded radiators have led to Vanagon overheating problems, not the design of the system...
• CRUNCH and now my westy is sad :(
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 16:42:11 -0500
  ...Luckily, it stopped short of puncturing my radiator and is still driveable, but her ego is badly damaged with such an exposed wound. So...
• Re: Is there any way... Voltage Drop!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 09:02:43 -0400
  ...Especially if the radiator fan is running. Add an additional wire here also. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• '85 Westie VS. '89 Westie
  Historical mailing list - Wes Burk
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 12:16:03 -0800
  ...I found a mint 1 owner '85 with a rebuilt > replaced engine, new clutch, new tranny, new radiator, new CV joints, > > water pump and...
• Buzzing sound/dead battery
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 16:12:30 -0800
  ...Popped the engine compartment open and the sound was definitely from there, very loud, much like the radiator fan on high. After a few...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 12:47:49 -0700
  The fan switch is on the other end of the radiator, down low. You must remove the lower grill to get to it. To...
• Re: Crazy Coolant Light Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Gibson
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 06:15:47 -0700
  ...Leaks were not obvious, but were several and included the radiator cap (duh). Don't let it go; find out what's causing it...
• Confused about resistor part numbers...
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 11:16:27 -0400
  I need to replace the "green cigar" resistor for the radiator fan on my '90 Syncro w/AC. From ETKA (this is all on...
• buzzer
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:29:10 -0700
  ...read? Mine consistently reads just above the overheat light, then the radiator fan kicks in, I know the whole system works because I had...
• Re: Resistor Part Number?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 12:23:57 -0400
  ...I don't have >an ETKA. >I tried to order a radiator fan resistor from my local VW dealer, informed >that it was $149...
• Re: got to fix the cooling system again
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 11:35:00 -0700
  ...Run some NON ACID radiator flush (tee not connected to garden hose) until warm then cool off.. Start the water flow with the pressure...
• Re: coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 22:34:21 -0400
  ...Over the past week I have isolated >> >the radiator at the point of the rear most end of the >> >big pipes and plugged them...
• Re: Friday humour: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting Friday humour: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting Re: Top 5 Reasons why you SHOULDN'T try converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled (pic included)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 10:20:04 -0800
  ...The bottom has two brackets that bolt to the frame and the radiator. Assuming that the Canadian model is identical up front to the...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 26 Mar 2023 23:59:12 +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: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 14:52:32 -0700
  ...I bought a roll of "radiator tape" which claims to do temporary rep[aris to hoses, but I doubt it will work well. (I...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 06:21:15 -0800
  ...type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Well, heater circuit is independent of the radiator circuit. If you're trying to heat up the front heater core...
• Coolant hose clamp size and style
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:02:34 -0500
  ...I was recommended to put additional hose clamps on my front hoses where they meet the radiator and pipes. I was told to gete...
• 1985 Wiring Questions
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:51:59 -0400
  ...Also for the Radiator fan switch, i have a three terminal green switch with a notch on the upper side and three wires white...
• AC Questions - 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 08:06:07 -0400
  ...I am guessing its a radiator fan. Is this normal? (the controls for my ac are a switch within a switch. The back knob...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:02:10 -0700
  ...I'd say if air scoops help with coolant temp, the radiator or coolant itself is not working like it should. On 4/13...
• Re: Manual Pages Needed: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 08:52:06 -0700 (PDT)
  On Mon, 3 Apr 1995, John Anderson wrote: > The only critical thing is to bleed the radiator, this should > solve your problems, pull the...
• Re: Type 2 w/ Rabbit engines?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 22 Nov 94 16:25:51 CST
  ...a rabbit water-cooled engine in it, complete with front mounted radiator and grill. there have been pictures of it in the vw magazines...
• Re: diesel over heating?????
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 12:30:19 -0800
  ...the >| engine i placed new thermostat and attemped to blead the radiator. That is where my new thermostat sits as well... Scared the hell...
• Re: Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 21:15:18 -0700
  ...If that isn't the problem, check the >> >radiator fan motor. >> > >> Are syncro thermostats really different? Why? >> >> -Mark McCulley >> > Yes they are. Does it...
• Re: Dave's rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 15:58:28 -0400
  ...warmth of your house) and maybe a trip to the local radiator shop. Just a thought. malcolm s Dave wrote: Yes, the level is...
• Fw: Re: Engine temperature in winter
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 16:42:12 -0600
  Putting cardboard in to block the radiator cooling, | IMHO, made no difference on the vanagon. One thing I did find out was that | when...