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• FS- 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Robin
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:09:03 -0500
  ...mechanic that just put in a new expansion tank refilled with phosphate stuff. Extras: Grey heavy duty rubber mats front and back Go Westy...
• 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
  ...The *Sierra is phophate free and there was also a *Havolive phosphate-free (diet) Antifreeze there too.. but for 9 bucks a gallon. Should...
• Re: Some more newbie questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 14:55:59 -0500
  ...Melissa and sometimes Jerome Replace the coolant with long-life non-phosphate Prestone, Havoline, or VW mixed with distilled water. See Bentley or search...
• Re: Autobahn coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 09:03:05 -0600
  ...Prestone and Peak both make ethylene glycol, phosphate-free coolants. They also make other types, so read the label. I found Prestone at the...
• Re: Complete 1.9 for sale - Best Offer
  Historical mailing list - vw4x4
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:32:47 -0500
  ...Previous owner did not run the phosphate free >coolant. > >It is leaking about a teaspoon of oil on the right and left sides. Both...
• Re: Prestone 5/150 antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 14:00:13 -0500
  ...It is phosphate > free, and runs about 10.00/gallon. So I buy this stuff, and the guy at the > counter says to me...
• VW Coolant (liquid, that is)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 09:22:40 PDT
  ...The local VW shop here says the green non-phosphate stuff is ok also, but I'd still prefer to use VW stuff when...
• Re: Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 08:13:12 -0700
  ...I just love it! > > > >I was told to use coolant without phosphate in order to protect the head > >gaskets against disintegration. I was also...
• Was rich running when cold.. now engine leaking...
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 17:03:29 -0500
  ...Is the orange coolant from GM that is phosphate free ok to use? I know this is going to spark a big snowball of...
• Re: Losing Power (the solution)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 23:36:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Also I was told that I should be using distilled water with the non-phosphate coolant. Anyone else doing this? Phil Geller
• mystery coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - onetwothree fourfive
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 15:18:52 -0500
  ...oh yeah, the coolant I use is the sierra phosphate free. any and all suggestions welcome. thanks much, Kim _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:59:39 -0400
  ...Aisian cars want extra. > > > > For the ideal coolant consider the latest stuff used in Diesel trucks. > > "Final Charge" in the latest version is phosphate...
• Re: [Re: Vanagon GL: Sorry...Newbie Questions]
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 11:13:40 -0600
  ...factory oil filter. > > And for the coolant I use the Sierra phosphate free anti freeze. > > May the VW God's be with you. > > ______________ > |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ > | | | | > ||-(())----(())-| > > Terry...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:26:27 +0000
  ...Hell, come to think of it, I'll bet it was those damn Unions that forced folks to buy coolant with phosphates in it...
• Re: LEAK
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 11:07:52 -0400
  ...VW has always wanted phosphate free and ours always has > >contained it until dex-cool. >> > > A long-time VW repair shop guy told me...
• Re: Engineering give me Cold power?; Capt'n she wont do anymorrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 17 May 97 01:02:30 CDT
  ...Does the phosphate free stuff have an additive >that acts as the sacrificial anode? Or is this VW's secret ingredient, >which is why...
• Re: Clean up mould from interior roof lining?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Thu, 27 Apr 2017 05:37:25 -0400
  ...A friend recommended some stuff called "Concrobium" that is a proprietary mixture of tri-sodium phosphate and washing soda (sodium carbonate). I was going...
• Re: Temp Indicator On Dash rises to max: 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 16:39:52 PST
  ...84 Vanagon (gas engine) > >I just changed the coolant to a Prestone non-phosphate "looks like >orange syrup" coolant. It looked pretty appetizing ;-) > >Anyway...
• Cooling temps?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 21:15:18 -0500
  ...Then I started listening in here and saw all the hype about phosphate free antifreeze, so I got scared that the guy used the...
• FLUIDS for VANAGONS
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 15:09:58 -0400
  ...Halvolene Dex-Cool (phosphate-free, ethylene glycol based, Orange), Blue Stuff? (what is it? who makes it?) MAN TRANS OIL: ?? (for syncro, if different...
• Re: coolant type--i give up
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 03:26:14 -0600
  ...what about the phosphate issue? >shop guy: it's been reformulated since '93. that's what larry(p.o.) has >had in it and...
• Re: Coolant expire date
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 16:14:46 -0700
  ...about the need for phosphate free >> a-frz.And ..they say with Eruopean water ..yes.. >> withour less hard water ...phosphate-free is not that...
• Re: morons (red coolant)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 10:56:00 -0400
  ...Anyone have an opinion on this stuff for use in the Vanagon? It is Phosphate and Silicate free. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16...
• Coolant sensor--thanks!!
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 21:18:32 -0800
  ...local pets n such though, I had some environmentally friendly/non-phosphate stuff that won't kill the kritters in my system. Anyway, refilled...
• Re: Vanagon 89 Auto Carat Heating Up
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 16:58:07 -0700
  ...need a radiator flush? > > New radiator? > > Different Coolant? (It has the phosphate free stuff in it now) > > New Heads? (The van has 150,000...
• Re: Distilled Water
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:18:55 -0600
  ...When you used to see a lot of antifreezes containing phosphates, these were put in for corrosion control, as well as to sequester minerals...
• Re: Coolant and int. lighting questions
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 21:32:29 -0800
  ...Is this the phosphate-free I've been reading about? I also have a problem with the interior lights. The van is a Carat...
• Help! Changing coolant of 91 Westy...
  Historical mailing list - Fonni Chang
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:25:03 EDT
  ...I am trying to replace it with the phosphate free coolant (the pink stuff). I follow instruction of the Vanagon Official Repair Manual, set...
• Rough Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 28 Sep 1998 11:13:46 -0400
  ...did not use phosphate-free coolant. (Even though the last maintenance to the vehicle was done at a VW dealer ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!). Oh well, can't...
• Re: Replacement of coolant temp sensor (help no longer needed)
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:01:18 -0700
  ...It does not specifically state 'phosphate free'. The last time I did this I used an orange antifreeze, I cannot remember the name of...
• Re: Complete 1.9 for sale - Best Offer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:30:11 -0600
  ...Previous owner did not run the phosphate free >coolant. > >It is leaking about a teaspoon of oil on the right and left sides. Both...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:15:59 -0700
  ...Aisian cars want extra. >>> >>> For the ideal coolant consider the latest stuff used in Diesel trucks. >>> "Final Charge" in the latest version is phosphate...
• Re: Coolant sludge?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:45:14 -0500
  ...Is this the famed sludge? This > 84 1.9L had a mixture of the green Sierra and the Zerex G-05 phosphate > free stuff...
• Re: repair manual
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 20:07:11 -0400
  ...Lowtox coolant acceptable for use with the water boxer (e.g. > phosphates) > > 2) What is the general consensus on which repair manual is best...
• Re: anti ferrze coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 17:48:01 +0000
  ...up on my screen once > again.... > > Radiator coolant, Prestone has some phosphate free orange stuff. What's > the opinions of you folks out there...
• Re: Water & Coolant
  Historical mailing list - The Carters
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 07:58:54 -0800
  'Lo, Volks Having read the excerpt from Prestone's pitch re the use of phosphate free coolant in Europe because of "the high mineral...
• Re: thermostat question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 11:58:24 -0800
  ...It is phosphate and silicate free as is the Autobahn coolant. Available in the automotive section of most department stores. Takes a couple of...
• Re: Internal water pipe diameter
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:17:32 +0100
  ...How suitable is copper? Is it subject to attack by phosphates or any of the other nasty chemicals in coolant? Will the products of...
• Re: mean greenie Coolant pouring from tail pipe
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:27:36 +0000
  ...If you are using hard tap water, then phosphates and silicates will bind with them and settle out of solution. The problem is compounded...
• Re: Major oil leak after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 15:26:32 -0500
  ...And while you venting your spleen at this guy, ask him why he didn't put a phosphate free antifreeze in your cooling system...
• Re: Coolant colour
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 17 Aug 2014 15:29:33 -0400
  ...I use Zerex Long-life coolant, > which > > > is yellow, and which is phosphate free. I believe that a phosphate > free > > > coolant is available from...
• Re: priority list for spare parts
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 13:03:07 -0500
  ...I also carry a fix-a-flat canister and a tire pump, spare fuses, jug of phosphate-free coolant, funnel, and tools. I'd...
• Re: [vanagon] JB weld repaired heads
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 07:56:06 -0000
  ...That mixed with the Prestone 5/150 phosphate free "Orange Stuff" is what is going to my camper here in the next few weeks...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Jun 2006 - Special issue (#2006-521)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Corcoran
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 07:30:59 -0500
  ...Head gaskets need replacing but I drove it for years just adding phosphate free antifreeze and bleeding system every month or two. Has 174...
• Re: water wetter??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 18:09:23 -0400
  ...The liquid versions of Water Wetter do not have phosphates. >> Thanks for the info. Tom! I still have a concern based on the above...
• Re: Vanagon-themed beers?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:04:29 -0700
  couple ideas for your friday: - Vanagon Syndrome Ale - Tire Debate Bitter - Subie Stout - Poptop Porter - Phosphate-Free Pale - Wasserboxer Weiss/Westfaliaweizen - Olde Gasketleak Barleywine...
• Coolant flushing ?s
  Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 21:35:16 -0400
  ...even though we poured about 10 to 11 litres of fresh phosphate free orange stuff in!! I think it reqires even more! So... where...
• Re: Distilled Water
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:45:33 -0500
  ...But, then they started to find that phosphates destabilize >> under high temps and actually precipitate out of solution >> themselves...thus adding to the problem...
• RE: Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 16:04:50 -0500 (EST)
  ...There are two types depending on what coolant you use (phosphates/non-phospates). What it does is decrease the tension between the coolant and...
• Re: Vanagon was here
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 09:05:14 -0500
  ...Vanagon was here Spray some water, sprinkle TSP (trisodium phosphate) onto water, enough to form a paste, brush vigorously with a stiff brush, wait...
• Re: Autobahn coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 20:03:44 -0700
  ...Can you see the big ho-hum that would greet the advertising campaign? Phosphate-free is a pretty standard Europen requirement--BMW and Volvo...
• Re: Radiator wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 17:41:14 -0400
  ...coolant (put some brand name fresh coolant and pleaseeeeee, forget that phosphate free crap!!! -your van is possess by an evil spirit (and was...
• Re: yearly miledge
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 10 May 2010 18:24:35 -0700
  ...53 rear, 43 front, oil-Mobil 1 15-50 synthetic, > > antifreeze-phosphate free, blah blab blah > > > > > > > > > > > >> John Meeks > >> '91 Multivan > >> Northern Michigan > >> > >> Vanagon Rescue...
• Re: orange coolant has electrolysis inhibs?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 23 May 1999 22:23:51 -0400
  ...Texaco >> >DexCool, stuff? Ethylene glycol based, no phosphates or silicates. >> >Sounds good, esp. @$6.99/gal vs $15 for Autobahn. Is there a catch...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 18:23:50 -0600
  ...and saw the corrosion, pitting, and deposits built up, I started using distilled water and long life phosphate free Prestone or Havoline. Larry A.
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:42:49 -0400
  ...Aisian cars want extra. >> > >> > For the ideal coolant consider the latest stuff used in Diesel trucks. >> > "Final Charge" in the latest version is phosphate...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 12:40:03 +0000
  I use green or orange parts store coolant my TD Vanagon, at least the phosphate free kind that is specified for the Vanagon. I...
• Re: Dexcool
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 11:36:45 -0500
  ...the Phosphate protects brass and copper. That's why there are two formulas. I didn't know about the other problems you've covered...
• Re: Hd Gasket Leak '85
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 22:50:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The problem is the phosphate coolant we use rather than > the not so common phosphate free coolant recommended by VW. Rebuilt head have been...
• Re: Distilled Water
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:15:01 -0500
  ...But, then they started to find that phosphates destabilize >>> under high temps and actually precipitate out of solution >>> themselves...thus adding to the problem...