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• Wanted--radiator
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 10:19:49 -0700
  Looking at my 85, 1.9L radiator, it is starting to corrode. Bus Depot has one for $179, but I would like to know...
• Radiator rubber bushings
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 13 May 2003 10:51:13 -0700
  Anyone know where I can get the little quarter sized rubber grommets for the radiator ? (1987 Syncro) TIA Sean Garrett 1981 Westy (his) 1995...
• Inspected radiator in place with endoscope Was: Unusual Vanagon D radiator sidetank baffle failure
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 05:15:59 +0000
  ...I drained the coolant, and unscrewed the thermo switches for the radiator fan so I could peek into the radiator. The inside of the...
• Re: lower grill on 84/non-stock radiator?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 11:15:55 -0700
  ...The diagram > shows the fan switch in the upper left side (as you look at the front of the > radiator). My radiator had a...
• Re: overheating?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 19:04:16 EDT
  I agree whole-heartedly with the professional radiator cleaning suggestion. The following is a copy of my text from a couple of years ago...
• Radiator Hose Bonanza: 82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 13 Sep 1997 17:55:10 -0500
  Volks, Just had radiator rodded-out and repaired on 82 Diesel Westy. Both upper and lower radiator hoses looked 15 yr old flimsy so...
• Re: New Radiator for 1990 Carat...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 05:03:13 -0400
  ...The old > radiator drops out the bottom of the bus after a few bolts are removed and the > new one slides up in the...
• Re: Radiator vintage?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:38:49 -0800
  ...Are the Vanagon radiators from, say, CI, made in China? Neil. Who much prefers a Neumann U87 On 11/30/07, Jake de Villiers...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jun 2020 15:50:15 -0400
  ...When I jump the fan with the plug that >> attaches to the radiator fan switch, the R/Bk wire makes the fan work > > > So...
• Re: Radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 09:49:57 -0400
  ...My guess is the > temperature switch on the radiator. > > > > Thanks in advance > > Bob Clemmer >
• Re: Larger Capacity Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Wed, 12 May 1999 14:19:41 EDT
  ...Does anybody know where I can get a larger capacity radiator or can I have my radiator modified to increase its capacity.>> I use...
• Re: Radiator disappointment
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:49:22 +0000
  ...Half of the equation is replacing radiator.  The other half of the equation is replacing those pipes that transmit coolant to radiator.  Many joints...
• Confessions of a blind mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:39:21 -0400
  ...I was excited to find a South African radiator from 2000. Hoping it is one of the rare good ones. The unit was triple...
• Re: Radiator bleeder BOLT question
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 07:58:23 -0700
  ...If you get one longer than this the bolt may be trapped in the radiator by the upper bracket of the van body. No...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:30:55 -0700
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1299275510577/page_1577_669/fan-resistor-alternate-for-radiator.html
• radiator replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:33:05 -0800
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/vanagon-radiator-replacement/ alistair
• Radiator in- replacing coolant question
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:57:44 -0400
  OK, the radiator is in. Both coolant bottles in the back are still full so when do I add the replacement coolant? Do I...
• Radiator fan High Speed
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 19:56:37 -0700
  When my radiator fan goes on high speed, I midly vibrates the dash and steering wheel. I was wondering - is this normal? Is there...
• Vanagon Bra question...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 01:13:24 EDT
  Anyone compare the radiator cooling power with and without a vanagon bra/screen? Wonder if the bra screen reduce the amount of air flowing...
• Re: coolant bleeding/overheating problem?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 09:02:10 -0700
  ...Even if it doesn't leak coolant air can get inside and block the flow of coolant enough to radiator not working 100%. Check...
• radiator removal, orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 23 May 1999 14:44:06 -0400
  ...I also wanted to drop the radiator since Darrell Boehler wanted the AC condenser, and that's the only way you can get the...
• Re: Radiator fan won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 21:40:27 +0000
  ...Radiator fan won't turn off Sounds like the temp switch on the radiator. Especially if it didn't come on until 3/4...
• Re: Radiator replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:36:21 -0400
  Hello, This is a write up I did pertaining to replacing the radiator...hope it helps... Well, being it was my first "big" job...
• Re: On road, Having problem, coolant related
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:11:21 -0500
  ...from engine to radiator is cold. > -Radiator is cold. > -No coolant leaking. > -Oil looks good > -I opened bleed screw on radiator and no air...
• Re: Tip needed for GW replacement radiator baffle set
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 11 Jul 2015 17:12:33 -0700
  It sounds like it goes under the radiator behind the bumper from side to side. Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 11, 2015...
• Re: Coolant Loss/Hose clamp tips?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Sun, 19 May 2019 08:29:11 -0700
  ...I saw some references to getting a radiator re-cored, and I think I would lean towards this over retrofitting a newer radiator. Do...
• Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 11:42:50 -0500
  ...com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S2=vanagon&L=vanagon&q=radiator+flush&s=radiator+flush&f=&a=January+2001&b=1+December+08 > > On...
• Re: Advise me on a radiator change...
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:05:56 -0500
  ...radiator replacement. >> My >> new Bus Depot radiator arrived today. Anybody want to let me in on the >> best >> way to replace it? Looking for...
• Re: need radiator removal advice today re: spare tire tray
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 14:01:16 EST
  ...When the radiator is out of the bus you can use a Crescent wrench or carefully use plyers to remove and re-install. Once...
• Re: Need input on this overheating problem - hot and flashing light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 05:46:30 -0400
  If the radiator is getting hot, then you have coolant flow and the thermostat is at least partially opening. You need to check the...
• Re: More Info on Copper Core German Radiators
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 12:26:55 -0400
  ...the aluminum radiator has 44 rows and therefore 44 tubes. However the copper radiator has 43 rows but 86 tubes. I would imagine the...
• Re: Radiator Bleed Screw
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:55:18 EDT
  I think there are two, if not three types of bolts used for the radiator-but definitely two. One, and I think was on...
• Re: Radiator Temperature Sensor Fittings NVC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:02:52 -0400
  ...Radiator Temperature Sensor Fittings NVC I'm in the midst of replacing the radiator on my Dodge Colt/Mitsubishi Mirage. Bought a new rad...
• Re: Radiator disappointment
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:53:53 -0800
  ...It is the radiator itself leaking along the seam where plastic and metal come together. A drip every 3 seconds or so under pressure...
• Re: flow to radiator from water pump How fast should it be?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 22:37:11 -0500
  ...If it's on the > input side of the radiator, for example (I think it is), a clogged radiator > would cause less flow through...
• Re: Buying a vanagon??? What do I look for? (Or, for you English professors, For what do I look?)
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 16:50:04 -0700
  ...Do I need special chemicals or will any-old-radiator-guy be OK? --- kdlewis@juno.com wrote: > Mr. Nimmo; > The two "overheating" experiences I...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:49:57 -0600
  ...The box had a pushed in spot and the radiator had the same shaped spot pushed into the cooling fins. >> I decided not to...
• Re: Still unclear was Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 12:06:19 -0500
  > > So again I ask, if the engine is cold, the thermostat closed, how can > coolant flow through the front radiator to move air bubbles...
• Re: Elemental Mods Report
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 5 May 2008 10:46:21 -0700
  ...It has a new (4 year old) radiator and I think it's fully bled, no coolant leaks. When the AC cuts out the...
• Re: radiator grill
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:19:02 -0700
  ...Monday, July 18, 2011, 4:09 PM I tried to remove the radiator grill in my 91 Doka. I don't want to force...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 22:56:05 -0400
  In our '91, the radiator fan turns on when the AC is turned on, even without the compressor running (our compressor is in place...
• Re: Emergency engine cooling - a common problem?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 06:49:18 -0700
  ...I've never had my radiator fan come on while sitting in traffic, and this includes middle of summer here in Seattle (mid to...
• Re: Bus Depot Shipping?...Was "order line?"
  Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
  Fri, 3 May 2002 12:34:41 -0700
  ...Bus Depot Shipping?...Was "order line?" > > Today is May 3rd and I just got my SA Radiator, ball > > joint, CV boot kit and window...
• Re: no idle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 22:45:18 -0600
  Chances are that most of the coolant lost was just from the radiator. I've successfully topped off the radiator (after changing my coolant...
• Re: 2 more questions to complete my 1.9l NA install, I hope
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 20:03:29 -0700
  ...My radiator is dead after being backed > out, it just died. I have a mid 82 Vanagon diesel > with a one year only radiator...
• Re: 1987 Syncro Cooling Issue
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 3 May 2014 13:55:41 -0400
  Tom, most likely the radiator fan low speed resistor is bad. We have these in stock. It looks like a green roll of quarters...
• Re: Longer bleeder screw safe?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:22:37 -0800
  ...I'll try another hardware store > tomorrow, but I'm wondering if anyone knows what's under the threads in the > radiator--can you...
• free radiator-sold :)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
  Fri, 17 Apr 1998 08:27:28 -0500
  Thanks for all the inquiries...the radiator has been claimed. Have a great weekend :) Pat ___________________________________________________ Patrick L. Larsen Water Center-University of Nebraska Home...
• Cooling system drivel (long, sorry)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 95 11:21:09 PST
  ...Thermostat Water pump Radiator $930.00 and by VW dealer #2 that I need: Radiator $530.00 In order to educate myself about my...
• NAPA hoses for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 00:03:08 -0400
  I'm in need of the return and feed hoses that are closest to the radiator. I had to replace the radiator, and in...
• Squealing Radiator Fan Motor
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 5 Apr 2016 23:41:33 +0000
  Lately I've had a couple incidences of squealing from my radiator fan motor.  You know, when you are in stop-and-go traffic...
• Re: Elemental Mods Report
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 3 May 2008 20:19:28 -0700
  What year and model is your Vanagon? Vanagons have an automatic shutoff for the AC compressor whenever the radiator gets too hot. It is...
• Re: Help with coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 16:36:59 -0800
  ...The SA radiator is aluminum and of good quality. My original radiator was copper. I understand list vendors have the same genuine VW radiator...
• NVC: What is inside of a Radiator??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sun, 4 May 2003 02:44:58 +0200
  ...Today I drained the heating system, which is a bunch of cast iron radiators, connected to a central water cooker in the basement. When...
• Re: Radiator disappointment continued
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:24:02 -0400
  Eric, you don't want an old radiator. The new ones we have are great and you will love them. I will pack it...
• Re: removing radiator
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Wed, 6 Aug 1997 12:43:50 GMT
  ...BTW, thanks guys >>for all the hard work on the list. >> >>Has anyone dropped the radiator out of an 89 vanagon with air conditioning...
• Re: What to soak radiator in to dissolve slime
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 15 May 2010 10:16:19 -0700
  ...well heck most heater cores are aluminum and plastic, just like most of the new radiators. all I know is Radiator flush didn't...
• Re: Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 12:53:55 -0400
  ...Need input on radiator problem My good friend Paul, first, let's not talk how you bleed radiator......... haaaaaa ha ha ha.... :-)))) (should i...
• Different radiator for automatic vs. manual Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 17:05:39 -0700
  ...I am desperately searching for a radiator compatible with its automatic transmission. I have been told that the only radiators available in this country...
• vannie info on cranks and radiators needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 10:31:10 EDT
  ...What is a crankshaft worth? any source for a 1982 vannie deisel Radiator? Thank you later mark d