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• 85 1.9 w/AC Overheat at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Orbon
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 10:44:56 -0800
  ...Since then I have replaced the water pump, thermostat, radiator hoses, engine gaskets, and radiator fan switch. I have learned the refill procedure as...
• List Deal on German Radiators
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 18:39:25 -0400
  Just got a few German Radiators for the Vanagon in stock. These are made by AKG in Germany and they are heavy duty. Just...
• Re: Behr Radiators
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 08:04:02 -0700
  ...New radiator, ran perfect. The local 'experts' (none on this list) kept telling me "Head gaskets", my common sense kept saying "Radiator" but I...
• Re: Radiator, serviceable?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 11:39:38 -0400 (AST)
  >My strategy is going to be to try to buy a good used radiator which I >can take to a modern, high-tech radiator...
• Re: Radiator Bleed Screw
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:57:37 EDT
  ...Looks like in '83 there were two radiators. I'm no expert on the software, but there are two different radiators listed--I'm...
• Re: boiling the radiator out?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:05:55 -0800
  I was told by a radiator shop that they can't "boil out" the plastic/aluminum radiators. Seems that there is a high rate...
• 86 Vanagon Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Maurizio Penna
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:07:51 -0800
  Hello, The seal on the Aluminum/Plastic radiator in my 86 Vanagon has failed once again. I am looking to replace the radiator with...
• Re: How to tell a radiator is bad
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 18:10:15 -0600
  I quit flushing radiators a few years back. The newer style radiators with very narrow passages do not flush well unless put in a...
• Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 23 Feb 2023 02:52:39 +0000
  ...https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Radiator-GAS-Compatible-1983-Vanagon/dp/B09N3XD6JP/ref=sr_1_5?crid=WDN3Z0S19VJ1&keywords=vanagon+radiator&qid=1677120568&sprefix...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 23 May 2000 13:56:07 -0700
  ...Radiator I am asking this question for the third time, can someone please give me the dimensions of the Vanagon radiator core? Its width...
• Re: Cleaning radiator exterior?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 18:09:21 -0500
  ...catalog has a radiator 'comb' which is meant to straighten bent radiator fins. I wonder if that would help to clean it also. Come...
• Alumaseal Woes
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 26 Sep 95 12:18:45 PDT
  ...Your radiator is a highly efficient cross flow double stack with really tiny aluminum channels and fins. Radiator deposits of any sort severely restrict...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 17:28:44 -0500
  ...But getting water out of the radiator >bleeder doesn't mean that you have flushed the radiator. > >The radiator loop starts at the coolant...
• Re: Vanagon VW Radiator diff then SA Radiator ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 22:52:28 EST
  ...The SA radiator is aluminium as compaired to my original radiator which was copper. I am pleased with the quality and the cooling is...
• More Info on Copper Core German Radiators
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 15:13:11 -0400
  I have had a few folks inquire about my Copper Core German Radiators for the Vanagon so I thought I would post my further...
• Solder Bloom
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 08:55:30 CST6CDT
  ...The early Rabbit and Scirocco radiators, for example, may be failing at a rate higher than conventional radiators, according to the National Automotive Radiator...
• [nvr] audi quattro 90.
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 10:19:57 -0800
  ...it's the hose that connects the maine radiator to the auxiliary radiator. the owner pulled the auxiliary radiator and disconnected the hose that...
• Radiator Bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 19:39:59 EDT
  I remember some years ago, some one posting that they had replaced the bleeder screw on the radiator with some kind of stopcock, so...
• Re: More Info on Copper Core German Radiators
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 11:26:26 -0400
  I have no clue about how to come about the BTU rating of either radiator. I guess I will leave that to the engineers...
• Rubber bands in my radiator?!?
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Sat, 29 Jun 2013 10:30:57 -0700
  Folks, Checking why my radiator fan wasn't coming on, so removed and tested the radiator temp switch (the large module that screws into...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Wed, 24 Aug 1994 17:43:05 -0700 (PDT)
  As I understand it, rodding the radiator involves unsoldering the upper and lower tanks, then running special rods down each tube. It is supposed...
• 88 Westy radiator
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 21:36:39 -0600
  ...Does anyone have any advice on getting a radiator rebuilt vs. a new one. I've had radiators rodded out and rebuilt years ago...
• Re: WTB - Parts to convert 82 diesel radiator to 83+
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:05:48 -0400
  ...856-327-2242 On 6/27/2011 11:20 PM, Bret Berger wrote: > Looking for parts to convert the radiator in my 1982 diesel...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 07:42:22 -0400
  ...Radiator I am thinking of replacing my radiator. Has anyone installed the one from BusDepot. Price seems good. Thanks Gary Radiator OEM Volkswagen/South...
• Re: Wanted--radiator
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 11:42:20 -0700
  As easily as an abused radiator will plug up, I wouldn't buy a used one. I am using a used one form a...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 12:44:06 -0500
  ---- mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > Vanagon radiators don't have top and bottom tanks. I doubt you have a > copper radiator or even...
• Path of coolant in radiator
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 11:36:20 -0400
  Can anyone describe the path the coolant takes in the radiator? I understand ours are dual pass, but I don't know which way...
• Re: Radiator noise
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:20:12 -0800
  ...I think it's the radiator fan switch, big switch on the radiator, driver side
• Re: 82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 17:17:14 -0600
  ...82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed > > Apparently, 1982 diesel 1.6 na has a unique radiator. Up to 81' is > different. 83' onward is different...
• Path of coolant in radiator
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 16:54:05 -0400
  What path does the coolant take when going through the radiator? I KNOW the coolant doesn't just go in one side and out...
• Re: 86 Vanagon Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 07:42:46 EST
  ...any experience with Copper radiators with welded > tanks and in particular, is there any problem with running a copper > radiator with the aluminum engine...
• replacing fan relay switch in radiator
  Historical mailing list - dieselslave
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 18:23:49 -0500
  I must change out the fan relay switch that screws into the radiator(turns electric radiator fan off and on)--should I be concerned...
• Re: Radiator is loaded ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 May 2006 18:59:11 -0400
  ...Actually, the cost of doing this will almost equal a new radiator but what you will really have is a leaky radiator. Back in...
• Re: latest in overheating radiator
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 08:51:44 -0400
  check your local yellow pages for Radiator Repair shops, ask if they have a dip tank, they can power flush pressure test and if...
• Re: 85-H20 loss of coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:09:26 -0700
  ...Loren mentioned that the radiator may not be able to be flow tested. So, how does one diagnose a clogged radiator to decide if...
• Ever fill coolant through BUS DEPOT radiator bleeder hole?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 10 May 2002 08:43:50 -0700
  ...Ever fill coolant through BUS DEPOT radiator bleeder hole? I just installed my new SA Radiator i bought from Bus Depot. Now Im ready...
• AC radiator removal
  Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 16:26:16 -0400
  ...I was told that removing the AC radiator will help cooling and remove some weight in the front? Is it easy to remove the...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 4 Jun 2020 14:26:18 -0400
  ...I have replaced the Radiator fan. In the > Bentley schematics and in my vehicle > I don’t see a Low speed radiator fan resistor...
• Re: 82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 7 Jun 2014 21:33:23 -0600
  ...My 82' radiator has failed. My daily > drive is down 15 days so far... > > My shop says 82' diesel radiators air not out there...
• Latest overheating inquiry--radiator needed?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 15:52:12 -0700
  ...The mechanic said it was probably a stopped up radiator, for which there is no cure but to replace the radiator. Anybody have experience...
• Re: radiator testing
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:00:55 -0400
  ...The front heater core is acting as a mini radiator, and cooling the van down. The solution is to buy a new radiator and...
• Re: Radiator Installation in an Air Cooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 30 May 1999 17:02:38 -0700
  Otmar, could be that the air entering the engine compartment through the side vents flowed out around the engine instead of through the radiator...
• Looking for some Vanagon Radiator Parts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:06:57 -0400
  I am looking to retrofit a waterboxer radiator into a Diesel Vanagon (82). I am looking for the upper radiator mount, lower two radiator...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 18:59:48 -0500
  ...But getting water out of the radiator bleeder doesn't mean that you have flushed the radiator. The radiator loop starts at the coolant...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Tue, 23 May 2000 18:35:42 -0700
  ...Radiator I am asking this question for the third time, can someone please give me the dimensions of the Vanagon radiator core? Its width...
• Radiator
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 5 Oct 2011 11:55:56 -0700
  I am thinking of replacing my radiator.�� Has anyone installed the one from BusDepot. Price seems good.�� Thanks Gary Radiator OEM Volkswagen/South Africa...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Tue, 23 May 2000 23:14:38 -0000
  ...Radiator I am asking this question for the third time, can someone please give me the dimensions of the Vanagon radiator core? Its width...
• Re: Which Radiator should I buy?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 17:28:21 -0400
  ...Radiator (below 2 versions are interchangeable) > Radiator German-made 068 121 253E $239.95 > Radiator orig. VW South African made 068 121 253E OR...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 13:38:25 -0700
  you now have a radiator with brass tanks and a copper core ? looking at that site it seems backwards to me .. they say 86...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 12:07:15 -0800
  Now is the time to purchase a new '83-'91 style radiator, temp sensor, and fan. The 1982 diesel Vanagon radiator is unique and...
• Re: Cleaning radiator exterior?
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 18:44:07 -0400
  ...Cleaning radiator exterior?Be very careful using a pressure washer on radiator fins. I have seen them bend from this. If there is a...
• Re: Question RE installing late radiator into 83 diesel
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 10:25:49 -0700
  Jim, the 83 diesel has the same upper and lower radiator mounts as all the waterboxers. It is only the 82 diesel that requires...
• Re: AC 81 vanagon grill insert
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 6 Jan 2018 10:29:40 -0800
  this? http://www.van-cafe.com/left-and-right-radiator-cooling-duct and this? http://www.van-cafe.com/lower-center-radiator-cooling-duct...
• Re: 82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 20:08:14 -1000
  ...83 and up waterboxer vaonagon radiators are quite common and not even that expensive. you do need the lower radiator mounting brackets.. which you...
• Re: On the Vanagon Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 23:21:38 -0700
  ...I do have a question about one of your main points, though, regarding that of the radiator capacity. I am certainly no automotive expert...
• Re: fizzix ?
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  18 Jul 1995 12:24:39 -0700
  ...o Radiator sheet metal is exposed to local ambient, less than 200 F o Xth law of thermo says heat transfer is from high...
• Re: After Market Radiator Fan?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 27 May 2001 15:06:15 -0400
  My radiator fan was making a lot of noise on high speed last summer. I removed it, disassembled the motor and lubricated the bearings...
• Alternative 84 radiators?? (or best place to buy new VW one)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 12:51:31 -0500
  ...Where would you recommend getting a new VW radiator for least cost? 3. Are there decent after-market radiators that imitate the VW design...
• Cooling Problems: Radiator flow
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:53:36 -0500
  Does anyone have an easy, reliable way of testing flow to a vanagon radiator? Using temperature as an indicator of radiator performance is not...
• Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan /Radiator Questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 18:35:46 -0700
  ...Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan /Radiator Questions > Craig and all, > > Drop the spare. Not on your fingers. Look up. There is the...