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• Re: flashing coolant light purpose
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:03:31 -0400
  ...flashing coolant light purpose I thought the reason for the low coolant light was that the temp sender for the gauge is not in...
• Re: Evans NPG+ non-aqueous coolant - was: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 15:46:58 -0400
  ...Evans NPG+ non-aqueous coolant - was: blue vs green vs orange coolant Sounds to good to be true. Where do you get the stuff...
• Re: Still Smell Coolant
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 08:58:02 -0500
  Saw your note----> > >However, I can still (as in before the overheating) smell coolant in the >passenger compartment. > >I do not think it comes...
• Re: Coolant - What color?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 20:18:07 -0600
  ...Old hoses, Coolant pump, >Oil >> cooler, Plastic coolant tank. I'll check them all out later today >after >> work. Now, Darrell Boehler wrote saying...
• Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 20:48:25 -0500
  ...both are saying the circuit provides no warning when the coolant mixture goes wacko? A warning to tell you to check the coolant? Regards...
• Re: Coolant Low Level Light Useful?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:54:48 -0700
  --- On Wed, 10/14/09, neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > In the event of a sudden coolant loss, have others found > that this...
• 86 Coolant Pressure Leak/Problem.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Binder
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 18:20:47 -0500
  ...Ok, here's the vital stats: -86 Vanagon, fresh Boston Engine Rebuild just installed, initial run and break in done. -The coolant system has...
• Re: Will Tiico coolant hoses fit an '82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 13:43:10 -0800
  David Brodbeck wrote: > Okay, before I take a chance on spending the money... > > Does anyone know if the coolant hoses for a Tiico will...
• Changing thermostat woes
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:35:05 -0800
  ...The expansion tank sucked dry and the flashing coolant light came on so I added more coolant. Flashing light went off but coolant not...
• Re: Coolant Refill Bottle
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Wed, 14 May 1997 15:54:47 -0400
  Kelly et al., You should not lose coolant. The Vanagon has a closed water system that should pass a pressure test. Losing a bottle...
• Draining the coolant system... ?
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Fri, 7 May 2004 09:43:33 -0400
  ...I have a 91 Vanagon that is in need of a coolant flush and or a new radiator. I found the instructions on how...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:55:47 +0000
  ...I extracted about 8 ounces (250 mL) of coolant from the pressurized coolant tank with the blue cap. I let the coolant sit in...
• Re: Gaskelet leak and overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 9 Jul 2024 08:48:46 -0700
  hi Eric, I would suggest adding 2 bottles of Subaru coolant conditioner to the coolant... this is NOT a stop leak. https://www.amazon...
• Re: '87 Coolant Woes
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 19:16:51 EST
  ...When coolant turns to steam it acts like an internal head gasket leak and blows coolant into the overflow. Take it to you friendly...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:09:35 -0500
  ...The torque this put on the nipple of the coolant distributor is what broke it off. Then I got the shower of hot coolant...
• Re: A Different Coolant Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 12:29:06 -0700
  ...You need to make > sure > that coolant isn't leaking back into the cylinders. Even small amounts of > coolant getting into the cylinders and...
• Re: Overflow coolant Tank
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 09:16:20 -0600
  George Thorburn wrote: >Tim wrote; > > >>>My coolant tank is completely full when i take the cap off even a litte >>>comes out (good I...
• Re: Oil in Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 20:09:05 -0400
  Yes, The oil cooler leaking into the coolant is a common problem. Get it fixed, as too much oil in the coolant makes a...
• Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:53:11 -0400
  As i discovered, just because the pipes (and even the engine in my case) are out.....there's still coolant in there! As far...
• Re: what is most correct coolant tower - more 90 auto
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:18:38 -0800
  ...Coolant Tower Paul, if you are asking if that is the right coolant tower for a '90 automatic I can say yes, that is...
• Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 15:52:27 +0000
  ...does the phosphate free coolant come in green? The only reason I ask is that while my van was in the shop I specifically...
• My turn for a cooling sys question
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:17:34 -0800
  Attempting my first real bleeding after replacing the coolant tank. As I bleed out air (and some coolant) should the coolant tank suck in...
• Re: Coolant sludge? (link to pics)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:14:56 -0500
  ...I started pulling stuff off my 1.9 WBX. > > Found this stuff: > > http://vanagonlinks.googlepages.com/coolantsludge > > in the coolant reservoir. >
• coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 20:51:19 -0500
  ...Are these all the same and OEM quality? Also noticed that on the coolant pipe that goes to the radiator, the barb is starting...
• Re: Coolant loss mystery - hot gas
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lofting
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 15:07:11 -0800
  Another cause of coolant loss can be exhaust gas leaking into the cooling circuit via a cracked head. I've got this charming condition...
• Replacement of coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 16:31:49 -0400
  I thought I would install GOWESTY' s coolant hose repair kit by myself before we head out to Northwestern Canada in a few weeks...
• Coolant Level
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 08:13:05 -0700
  ...Coolant Level Hello, Within a month my coolant level has dropped from being right at the max mark to being half way between max...
• Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:42:34 -0800
  ...Since the oil pressure system has its own buzzer, I reckon only the coolant level, coolant temp, and alternator need audible warning systems added...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:15:35 -0700
  ...I extracted about 8 ounces (250 mL) of > coolant from the pressurized coolant tank with the blue cap. I let the > coolant sit in...
• Re: what is most correct coolant tower - more 90 auto
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:42:17 -0800
  ...what is most correct coolant tower - more 90 auto > RE: Coolant Tower > Paul, if you are asking if that is the right coolant tower...
• Re: coolant tank started leaking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:02:32 -0400
  ...Then later in the day, I noticed a coolant leak. It seems to be coming from the coolant tank, not the overflow (which is...
• Re: Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 14:38:11 -0400
  On 10/6/07, Benny boy <huotb@videotron.ca> wrote: > 2002, heads done at the dealer, 2 new/rebuilt head from VW. > Coolant was...
• Coolant Low Level Light Useful?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:57:40 -0700
  ...Like most, I check oil/coolant almost every day when on long trips. But..... In the event of a sudden coolant loss, have others...
• blinking coolant indicator light on 91 Vanagon auto
  Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 08:32:23 -0700
  Help the blinking coolant indicator light on my 91 Vanagon Auto Multi van comes on and buzzes at interment times. And the engine is...
• coolant in Automatic transmission!! NOOOOOOOO.....!
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 03:08:46 +0000
  ...My ATF cooler i think has leaked AT fluid into my coolant and vice versa! Now ive got all this coolant into my Auto...
• Coolant colour
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:51:25 -0500
  Did I miss the memo? Is vw coolant now red instead of blue? Can they be mixed? Thanks Jeff
• Re Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 09:50:10 -0700
  Sorry Brent-- Just a typo: meant to say never a Bad idea to change the coolant frequently. Phaedra
• Re: led light flashing
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 11:04:10 EST
  Low coolant WHY low coolant? I dunno.. steve... "Hey! nice Jeep, Mister!" "Look kid, it's NOTAJEEP"
• 86 thru 91 coolant Tnak
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Sun, 5 May 2002 15:25:18 EDT
  Anyone have a 1986 through 1991 coolant tank new or used for sale?Thanks,Mark Upton
• Re: Coolant Tank and Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 14:49:11 -0800
  ...enough coolant will be pushed into the overflow bottle to cause coolant to come out the vent on the top of that bottle ...which...
• Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:41:14 -0600
  ...Every time you add coolant >> water, >> you add fresh oxygen. This is also one of the advantages of long life >> coolants and why the...
• Re: What a weekend...Help...Overheating 1990!
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 21:00:05 -0400
  ...I repalce coolant in Overflow > when it is missing. Coolant light blinks after start > up...then stops if I turn off ignition & re-start...
• Re: Boiling radiator light etc.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 07 Jun 95 13:44:16 CDT
  ...are we SUPPOSED to be losing coolant at all?? do LARB's (Large American Road Barges) lose coolant? do Honda's lose coolant? since...
• Re: Brass Coolant Connectors = Failure?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 09:23:05 -0500
  I also have brass fittings in my coolant system, for example where I removed the rear heater and ran straight forward to the radiator...
• Re: Coolant drips from heads- AAAAAAAGGGGHHHHH!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 18:36:33 -0500
  Are you sure the drips are from the heads, and not the various coolant lines above the heads? I had that happen on my...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 16:37:32 -0700
  ...On 8/8/06, William Manley <william.manley@gmail.com> wrote: > > What are the pros and cons of blue vs green vs orange coolant...
• Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:55:31 -0700
  ...fill your license plate bottle with whatever coolant mixture you use. another is ...in my world, it takes up to 4 warm-up-cool...
• Re: disappearing coolant??
  Historical mailing list - John Parson
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 13:20:11 -0400
  I had a "disappearing coolant" problem too. At first, I was afraid it was going in to the combutstion, as I could see no...
• Re: Coolant with Zero Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:14:23 -0400
  ...With the coolant not under pressure, it will vaporize of these parts quickly making for poor heat transfer. The localized flashing of the coolant...
• Re: Coolant in exhaust
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 23 Apr 2018 08:06:21 -0700
  ...Coolant in exhaust Question; I noticed coolant in the exhaust in my 89 van. How is that possible? What went wrong? Could the head...
• coolant light flashing on startup
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Sun, 2 Dec 2018 14:09:34 +0000
  the coolant flashing light will sometimes stay on on startup and cause the oil light to glow VERY dimly. The light will not go...
• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:42:55 -0400
  ...stack' in a 2.1 cooling system is the 'coolant distribution >tower' ..... >or just 'coolant distributor ' .......hidden behind firewall on right side. Right. If...
• Re: Coolant Refill Bottle
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 14 May 1997 12:07:18
  >>I've noticed that my coolant refill bottle seems to run dry, in the space of >>about a week. >I have the same problem...
• Re: COOLANT PROCEDURE AND AMOUNTS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 12:02:52 -0600
  ...When the coolant is coming out > of the > radiator in a steady stream, plug the bleeder in and tighten it. Top > of the > coolant...
• Re: Roadside BREAKDOWN...Water Pump Belt-Realities!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:00:41 -0500
  The fact that the engine operated without coolant flow to the point that you puked coolant out means that the engine and cooling system...
• Re: Coolant sludge?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:27:22 -0500
  Mixing Sierra (Propylene Glycol) with any other coolant (Ethylene Glycol) is a recipe for a mess. The gritty stuff in the coolant system can...
• Re: Evans NPG+ non-aqueous coolant - was: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 15:28:56 -0400
  ...Evans NPG+ non-aqueous coolant - was: blue vs green vs orange coolant Sounds to good to be true. Where do you get the stuff...
• Re: Coolant change questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:26:41 -0500
  ...You loosen it a few turns....air & coolant fizzes out...then only liquid coolant bleeds out. And then you close it. > > > On Tuesday, February...
• coolant leak
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Jan 1995 09:20:19 -0600
  Got a coolant leak from what appears to be the thermostat, or somewhere near it. All this since my wife drove for a while...
• Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:54:29 -0500
  ...VW coolant > In a message dated 11/16/99 11:14:20 AM Eastern Standard Time, > WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM writes: > > << 1) What color is...