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• Need replacement drain cap for Westfalia water tank
  Historical mailing list - Jones,Rich
  Mon, 12 May 97 12:11:00 EDT
  ...Two weeks ago I drained the non-toxic antifreeze from the system (as always, by running it through the lines), flushed the system and...
• Re: Diesel temp gage
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:33:45 -0600
  Can anyone tell me what can happen if you were to use too much antifreeze, and not enough water? Would you have boiling problems...
• Re: Oil & Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:02:28 -0400
  ...does anyone know of any nationwide chains that would sell the >suggested 'orange' antifreeze? (phosphate free) All of them. This stuff is otherwise known...
• Re: Canadian Mix (mea culpa, sort of)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 13:43:46 -0600
  ...Back then, lots of folks did not use antifreeze except for winter, and they added just enough to get the freezing temp down to...
• Heater pipe
  Historical mailing list - Karen Gritis
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:29:52 -0500
  ...I went to Borders and as I got out of the van, noticed that antifreeze smell. Looked near the left rear tire and antifreeze...
• Re: coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:19:43 -0700
  ...The corrosion inhibitors in the antifreeze help with this. It's a realtively small sacrifice. If your system is in good shape, the additives...
• Re: Antifreeze Sauna
  Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 18:29:51 EST
  I am eyeing a Rear Heater Core from the Bus Depot for $69.95 (part number 867 819 121A) rather than wasting my time...
• Burning smell from rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 19:32:13 -0800
  Howdy, I noticed a pecular burning smell while running the rear heater. (Smells like burnt antifreeze) It disapeared when it was turned off. Its...
• Re: About coolant
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:29:35 -0800
  ...Now all he has to do is remember to change to an antifreeze mix when winter comes. The point made by Don about the...
• Re: Royal Flush!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 May 1998 22:26:17 -0400
  ...Royal Flush! >Royal Flush! > > >Dear Fellow Syncronaut Coolers, > > After reading volumes in the archives about the dangers of antifreeze >I called my local F...
• Re: Carpet removal after antifreeze leak
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 11:20:04 -0500
  ...Sounds like I need to get underneath to clean up antifreeze that's > probably on bare metal. Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA '87...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:03:49 -0800
  ...One thing that I didn't mention before is that I have a leak in the coolant system (surprise!!) and my antifreeze concentration is...
• Re: Antifreeze smell when you turn on Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 1 May 2008 08:15:08 -0400
  I'm having the same issue (antifreeze smell) in my 1991 GL. I'm also experiencing the dreaded "flashing red coolant light" because Air...
• Re: 1 cooling system info request, 2 questions
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 12:28:03 -0700
  my pg 19.18 shows -25 c (-13o f) antifreeze 7.0 ltr 7.4 US qt ( water 10.5 ltr 11US qt ) -35...
• Re: temp. gauge warning light
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:11:49 -0500
  ...Also a possibility is your water/antifreeze ratio is out of whack. Have it tested. Bentley specs calls for 50/50 water/antifreeze mix...
• How do you purge and capture all the antifreeze?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 13:36:28 -0700
  ...How do you purge all the antifreeze? You don't. There are simply so many nooks and crannies in the cooling system that unless...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:13:44 -0700
  ...FWIW -- Sierra is green and is possibly the most widely available over-the-counter phosphate free antifreeze. Geo
• Re: Vanagon Engine Advice
  Historical mailing list
  7 Feb 1996 00:42:43 -0500
  ...on the orig untouched engine and i used non vw/autobahn antifreeze in it for 12 years. The trick is to change it often...
• Re: Antifreeze Propblem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 14:45:04 -0600
  I have run one of the Prestone phosphate free coolants without trouble. The container makes no mention of incompatability.. I thing I had the...
• Re: vanagon antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 07:35:58 -0400
  At 12:34 AM 7/9/98 +0000, Michael Meuser wrote: >Hi - Wondering if anyone has any thoughts or experience with Prestone's >phosphate...
• Re: Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 17:59:35 -0600
  Bob Mac wrote: > How about this orange stuff that's made for aluminum motors. Is it any >good or does it have phosphates in...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 6 May 2010 16:38:05 -0600
  ...stainless steel coolant pipes >>>> >>>> >>>>> Why not just use a phosphate-free antifreeze as recommended? Both >>>>> Zerex >>>>> and Prestone long-life antifreezes are now phosphate...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 22 May 2014 12:07:39 -0500
  ...For those consumers who would feel more comfortable using a > phosphate-fre= > >>> e antifreeze, our Prestone=C2=AE LongLife=C2=AE Premixed > Antifreeze/Coolant...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:53:05 -0500
  ...So can the undiluted antifreeze. Yes, antifreeze > > needs to mix water for at least a 70-30 mix or it can become a slushy...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 19:32:24 -0800
  ...I don't yet have the antifreeze in it.� My questions are as follows:� � I know antifreeze is a tricky subject in these vans...
• Re: Auto Trans Cooler - question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:14:06 -0400
  Jeff, if the transmission cooler was leaking from the seals it would be leaking Tranny Fluid (ATF) not antifreeze. So either you have a...
• Re: Rear heater and antifreeze odor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 10:06:14 -0700
  ...When I turn it out it blows out a kind of sickly > sweet odor that I think smells like antifreeze. It will kind of...
• ok... I'm a butthead.. i use to work on these along time ago....
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 02:26:22 -0500
  ...Also, I BELCHED my cooling system and filled it with *Sierra Antifreeze. I know your suppose to use the VW stuff but I can...
• Re: antifreeze from diesel engine block
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 26 May 2004 00:12:24 -0400
  ...2004 10:12 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: antifreeze from diesel engine block > > On Tue, 25 May 2004, Eric Zeno wrote...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 May 2010 17:30:03 -0500
  ...stainless steel coolant pipes > >> > >> > >>> Why not just use a phosphate-free antifreeze as recommended? Both > >>> Zerex > >>> and Prestone long-life antifreezes are now phosphate...
• Re: Cooling System Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 13:10:21 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: <no subject> Volks, How much antifreeze does the system take in an '85? Mike
• Re: How to properly dispose of coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:41:49 -0400
  ...If you get a splash of antifreeze on your mouth and you decide it tastes "Forbidden-licious" TM and drink the rest you will...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 20:57:12 -0600
  ...I know > antifreeze is a tricky subject in these vans. Can I ask what common brand > antifreeze I can use in this van. I...
• Cooling System
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Mar 1997 07:42:24 -0700
  ...I have replaced my sending unit and have purchased and mixed some new phosphate free antifreeze. My question is, can I refill the system...
• Mysterious leak
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 18:17:57 -0400
  ...The liquid appeared to be plain water (no antifreeze), it was air temperature (not hot) and the amount was about half a cup. Anyone...
• Re: '87 Westy boiling antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 19:28:32 -0600
  Howard, Hopefully this isn't your problem, but when my '87 GL had a bubbling from the rear coolant tank this was caused from...
• Re: Draining cooling system?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 16:53:09 EDT
  ...in my westy diesel (just got it) it has the green antifreeze I bought the coolant from VW and plan to replace was thinking...
• coolant system flush ideas?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 15:15:38 -0800
  Hello- I want to flush my coolant system as the PO used regular antifreeze which I believe has been in there for quite a...
• drips of antifreeze off head
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 08:44:07 -0800
  ...drips of antifreeze off head Marc, I would just add some aluma seal to the coolant and it will make the slight drips go...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 May 2010 18:14:27 -0500
  ...stainless steel coolant pipes > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>> Why not just use a phosphate-free antifreeze as recommended? Both > >>>>> Zerex > >>>>> and Prestone long-life antifreezes are now phosphate...
• Re: Temperature Gauge Going Crazy...
  Historical mailing list - Brooks Chapin
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 16:19:26 -0400
  ...You might be using too much or too little antifreeze or perhaps an off brand which reacts different with the sensor than the coolant...
• Re: Diesel na is breathing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:12:48 -0500
  ...Remove the prefix "poly" from each to properly name your coolant/antifreeze options.
• Re: Antifreeze smell with heat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 15:22:41 -0500 (EST)
  > Replacement cores are expensive. I've read $300 or so. More like $142. I bought one when I was trying to fix my leak...
• Re: winterize
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 13:01:07 -0500
  That's a good idea Jay ---- antifreeze that you can drink!!..........maybe next year!! Cheers, Doug >>>Why not just pour a bottle of cheap...
• Re: Freeze Plugs was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 22:23:46 -0600
  ...F at > least a couple times a year means that I KNOW about coolant/ > antifreeze. A couple years ago, I believed as many of...
• Re: Redline Water Wetter + No-Rosion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:49:52 -0400
  Just save the money you're not spending on antifreeze for upcoming engine replacement. Just not a good idea for a street vehicle. If...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:14:33 -0500
  ...BTW > the latest universal works with any antifreezes are now mostly phosphate > free. Don't get too hung up on that. Just pick a...
• Re: Re.Head Gasket Questionaire
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 00:21:32 -0600
  ...Regular antifreeze (with the dreaded phosphates) and tap water was used by the two previous owners. 3. Normal use is combination of city, freeway...
• Re: this has me rethinking dexcool
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:28:54 -0400
  ...a-frz, no > ? It was originally advertised as a 5 year antifreeze. Not sure if it still is. I believe VW advertises some of...
• Re: Coolant colour
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:09:42 -0500
  Sure I remember alcoholic antifreeze. It was widely used in the fifties, but as you said, it did not last because it evaporated. People...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 6 May 2010 06:08:21 -0700
  ...Change away with your antifreeze/coolant mix...your motor is still attacking itself.still it is probably the best thing to keep the fresh...
• Re: antifreeze leak
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 21:35:44 -0800
  Sounds like the metal gaskets are leaking exhaust into your cooling jackets.....pushing out all of the antifreeze. Shouldn't happen on a decent...
• Re: Oil & Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 15:50:37 -0300
  ...Oil & Antifreeze > Thick is exactly what you want in the WBX. Use 20w-50 in the temp range > it's recommended for, and if...
• Re: About coolant
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:59:52 -0700
  ...What about the electrolytic reaction between dissimilar metals? My understanding is that one of the functions of antifreeze is to protect metals. Karl Wolz...
• Re: Havoline Orange Colored Anti-Freeze O.K.?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 17:59:37 EST
  I have used the orange Havoline antifreeze in other vehicles. While it may be phosphate free, it seemed to work its way past every...
• Re: Complete Interior Replacement Cost?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 11:34:46 -0500
  ...Take a antifreeze tester with you when you buy,and draw out a sample. If it is not about a 50/50 mix, suspect...
• Solder Bloom
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 08:55:30 CST6CDT
  ...1982 Solder Bloom -- by Paul Weissler The quick move by American antifreeze makers to formulations that provide good protection against aluminum corrosion has, to...
• Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:09:41 -0400
  ...So can the undiluted antifreeze. Yes, > antifreeze > > > needs to mix water for at least a 70-30 mix or it can become a slushy...
• Re: Some potentially stupid questions
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 12:10:14 -0400
  ...Take used antifreeze to your local autoparts store. They should take it. -Craig '85GL turned WESTY BOSTIG in the back '87SUNROOF Syncro On Thu...
• Re: Coolant and int. lighting questions
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 21:32:29 -0800
  ...My question is about the type of antifreeze to use. i have some Prestone Low-tox antifreeze. The bottle is labeled as safe for...