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• Re: quick and dirty head swap-dennis' 2 cents.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 May 2013 09:30:28 -0700
  ...When these rigs were built antifreeze had short lived corrosion inhibitors that formed acids, which is why two years was the maximum on them...
• Re: Help needed - camping TOMORROW UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 23:38:30 -0400
  ...Suspect not related -- may be from RV antifreeze (dunno about smell) spill, or previous spill or leak from rear heater etc. Get underneath with...
• Re: What causes a thrown Rod???
  Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 16:50:09 -0600
  ...Boom, smoke, loss of power, antifreeze shooting out. I pull over on I-95 (it's about 3 a.m. on Sun morn) and...
• Re: Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 22:05:46 -0500
  > How about this orange stuff that's made for aluminum motors. Is it any >good or does it have phosphates in it. It says...
• Re: winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 06:34:48 -0800
  ...I use RV antifreeze in the water tank that is flushed through the water system prior to the battery being pulled. You can also...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 14 May 2014 09:42:33 -0500
  ---- Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > I like to use premixed antifreeze because it is ready to go, and > also has better water in...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:19:06 -0330
  ...it is phosphate free. > Whether it is equivalent to VW blue antifreeze, I could not say, but I do > know that some vanagon owners...
• More on ATF cooler failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pry
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 09:53:48 -0700
  OK, so it's not good to have water and antifreeze in the transmission. The problem, as I understand it, is that when you...
• Cooling system R&R wrap up (long)
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 07:55:02 EDT
  ...ANTIFREEZE I wanted to reuse the antifreeze, so I bought the cheapest water I could, dumped the jugs out and used them to hold...
• Re: Frozen Windshield Washer Fluid Tip
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:26:03 -0800
  ...that the alcohol evaporates out the > wiper nozzle slowly and so there goes your antifreeze. Another > instance of "use it or lose it".... > > Richard
• Winter Storage
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 14:56:43 -0400
  ...mouse traps - Remove windshield wipers - Drain all the water - Pump RV antifreeze into the in-line water pump (or remove the pump) - Drain the...
• Re: Water Wetter and Less Coolant???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2002 22:34:42 -0400
  ...However, I would stick with the 50/50 antifreeze mixture for corrosion protection and the water pump lube. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Storing Van outside over winter???
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:44:43 -0500
  ...and propane tanks - Add gas stabilizer to gas tank - Run RV antifreeze through the water lines - Put the wheels on wooden boards rather than...
• 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - Don Sturgill
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 00:18:03 -0400
  ...The problem with my bus is that it has no antifreeze in it whatsoever right now. I just bought it and our local VW...
• Head Gasket leaks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:12:33 +0000
  ...Had to have it towed back to the house and here she sits, now I notice lots of antifreeze puddles and it looks like...
• Re: anitfreeze
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 26 Aug 94 08:56:10 CDT
  ...quarts; 16 >quarts=4 gallons, so I bought 2 gallons of antifreeze. Is this going to >be enough, or should I go back and...
• Re: weakly stats/Newbie ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 13:42:50 -0300
  ...You should go for phosphate free antifreeze, Autobahn or otherwise, Sierra Eco type is free of phosphates I believe. I use Autobahn, and curse...
• Re: (green=phosphate?) was: Radiator Bleeding
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Sep 1996 23:49:45 -0400
  ...is phosphate-free antifreeze necessarily NOT green? When I test drove my Vanagon several months ago, the coolant level indicator came on. The dealer...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 12:36:15 -0500
  ...Main > impact will be slag formation. > > Answer is corrosion inhibitors in fresh antifreeze. > > Frank Grunthaner Yes, corrosion happens. Certainly different spots on the same...
• Re: Ooooo......small blue puddle !
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 16:37:08 -0600
  ...Steve Cotsford wrote: > About 10 days ago I changed out my antifreeze in my '84 Westy. Got rid of > the Sierra after 18 months...
• Re: Winterize Westy (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 11:54:16 -0400
  ...then put in cheap alcohol (saving the good stuff for myself) wallymart has isopropyl for $.67cdn (there is gas line, RV antifreeze, ethanol, and...
• Re: Heater Core coolant direction. 1st response was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Nov 2021 17:21:22 -0500
  ...There are situations where this is not done for > example, heating systems taking in air at freezing temperatures in systems > not using antifreeze. Especially...
• OVERHEATING! - NEED ADVICE! !!! HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:56:45 -0700
  ...pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Need to know if there is any antifreeze I can use that is readily >> available >> in a local parts store...
• Re: Vanagon or Econobox?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:00:21 -0400
  ...Make sure you use the additives or the special Diesel antifreezes. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Coolant colour
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 17 Aug 2014 12:38:03 -0500
  ---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > so, only drink pure antifreeze?... I wouldn't drink antifreeze of any sort, though propylene glycol is claimed...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 May 2014 16:09:47 -0700
  ...Here is an interesting article on phosphate in antifreeze: http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/841/coolant-fundamentals This fellow says high mineral concentration in...
• coolant leak tracing
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 12:02:37 CST6CDT
  ...it was so dramatic, they went out and bought a unit for themselves! the dye in 'normal' green antifreeze is a close relative of...
• Re: Coolant Level Sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 May 2005 04:14:41 -0500
  ...Also check your coolant for the correct antifreeze content. These vans are set up for a 50/50 mix of water and coolant. If...
• Re: Distilled Water
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:31:53 -0500
  ...Most large diesel engines reqiure distilled water fill and many antifreeze suppiers now sell pre mixed with distilled or deionized water. If you have...
• Re: 84 coolant light.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 07:52:14 -0400
  ...coolant > systems, I've run the engines with straight water (NO antifreeze) and > have gotten no blinking lights. > > I'd say the probes are...
• Re: Something off reec.autos.vw
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 1994 14:32:21 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Besides, blood is thicker than antifreeze, and air. -- James A. Brill Jr. \\ // If my thought dreams could jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu \\ \\// // be seen, they...
• FS:1984 parts Vanagon update
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 21:36:11 -0500 (EST)
  ...000 miles new gas struts on rear hatch motor has no antifreeze leaks and runs well after warmed up AC complete but not operational...
• Re: Fox head torque question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:14:32 -0700
  ...You can check the headgasket leaking by taking out the sparkplugs and checking each 'hole' to see if you find antifreeze/coolant in the...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 May 2010 14:11:21 -0500
  ...Thanks again, David ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > re > I guess it doesn't really make any difference which antifreeze you use...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - steve meassick
  Mon, 3 Apr 2017 01:45:51 +0000
  ...feel about vr12 coolant additive? It replenishes the >>>> additives in the antifreeze and maintaines the pH of the coolant if you >>> use >>>> it every...
• FW: 1985 Wolfberg Vanagon Camper for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 18:02:15 -0400
  ...1985 Wolfberg Vanagon Camper for Sale 164K, runs but burns oil/antifreeze? Pobably needs new head gastket or heads. Newer manual transmission. 1.9L...
• Re: Timing Belt, Tools and etc.
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 07:43:50 -0600
  ...I know that first I must change the oil and filter and change antifreeze. My regular antifreeze says safe for all materials including aluminum...
• winterizing
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 10:27:16 -0400
  ...a frozen sink trap is more then an ounce of antifreeze (RV type for water systems. ) if you have theoutside space and it's...
• Re: winterizing
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 14:48:06 -0400
  ...a frozen sink trap is >>more then an ounce of antifreeze (RV type for water systems. ) >> >>if you have theoutside space and it's...
• Re: Leaking antifreeze from under rear passenger seat
  Historical mailing list - Todd D. Gadberry
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 11:18:10 -0800
  ...Leaking antifreeze from under rear passenger seat > Todd, > > Welcome to the infamous leaking rear heater core. There are 2 distinct parts > under there...the...
• Re: rear heater bypass ?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 9 May 2013 12:36:15 -0700
  ...I just bought 2 pairs of KD line pliers and they kept the Antifreeze mess to a minimum . -Stacy On May 9, 2013, at...
• Re: rear heater location (was Battery placement alternatives)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 10:36:13 -0500
  ...I can smell antifreeze/coolant when it gets warm and I > keep having to add a little coolant every week or so. It's...
• FS:1984 Vanagon update NEW PRICE
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 20:34:23 -0500 (EST)
  ...000 miles new gas struts on rear hatch motor has no antifreeze leaks and runs well after warmed up AC complete but not operational...
• FS:1984 parts Vanagon update
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 06:37:10 -0500 (EST)
  ...000 miles new gas struts on rear hatch motor has no antifreeze leaks and runs well after warmed up AC complete but not operational...
• Opinions on purchase
  Historical mailing list - Katy
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 11:32:01 -0600
  ...Here's one I 'm really looking at it is a 1988, but am concerned about this antifreeze and transmission leak stuff ...any opinions...
• FS:1984 Vanagon update NEW PRICE
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 22:04:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...000 miles new gas struts on rear hatch motor has no antifreeze leaks and runs well after warmed up AC complete but not operational...
• Re: wet carpeting
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 12:40:02 -0800
  ...As antifreeze heats up, it has a sweet smell. If your heater core had a leak, I'm sure a sweet vapor smell wafting...
• Re: Vanaholics anonymous?
  Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 15:35:09 -0400
  ...John Anderson & many other > listees. > > Thank goodness for this List! > > > > Pat, Toto & the Tugboat ('90 Syncro Westy) > > may long-life antifreeze bring LONG LIFE
• Re: heads leaking
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 23:10:45 EST
  ...Sorry but watching the temp gauge and carrying around gallons of antifreeze are only options if you are driving the van to get the...
• Re: Leaking head hell..
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 11:25:29 -0700
  ...I > topped off with antifreeze and limped to the next exit, and another > truck stop. > > This one only had Prestone stop leak. It was...
• Re: new van, inspect'n & warr...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Apr 1995 00:02:43 -0400
  ...Wrong antifreeze was blamed by some but I don't buy that. I used "Autobahn" all the time and it still happened to my...
• Antifreeze Sauna
  Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 23:03:25 EST
  Hi! I'm hoping someone out there can shed some light on my problem: My '85 Vanagon overheated the other day, and became a...
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon Now tricks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:40:13 -0800
  ...acids that form from the normal breakdown of all glycol based antifreezes, including Autobahn. Now I use the new technology Dexcool, which is still...
• Re: stranded in northern Virginia, urgent help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:20:15 -0500
  ...It has green antifreeze, so I cant vouch for the gaskets,however I do have a cure for any problem with these.No vanagons...
• Aircooled? - building my own interior heating system!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 09:54:25 -0800
  ...container (small windshield resevoir or header tank from an import car) * antifreeze/water * small 12v electric fan (forced heating) * vent panel (fitment under rear...
• 84 westy front seal leak
  Historical mailing list - Cedar House Inn & Yurts
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 22:49:13 -0400
  ...No antifreeze leaks. Van starts up, runs smooth, strong, plenty of power, runs cool/no overheating. Engine has @163,000 miles.Would like to...
• Re: Cooling system R&R wrap up (long)
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 07:27:49 -0700
  ...The Trident hose and the Shields hose is rated for 350 degrees (as I > remember) , for hundreds of PSI, and for antifreeze. I bought...
• dieselvan cooling woes umpteenth
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Pechukas
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 22:25:12 EDT
  ...when it reaches the engine my van is going to explode, antifreeze, sheetmetal everywhere, the tiny little black expansion cap soaring, soaring heavenward or...
• Subject: Fuel octane
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:17:42 -0800
  ...Might as well add some sodium phosphate to the antifreeze and bake well. gary Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:09:56 -0600 From...
• Re: Alternative Vanagon heaters - Zodi's, Tankless Water Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 2 Mar 2007 11:52:00 -0700
  ...System was filled with water and antifreeze. > Outside was a drum fitted with a coil of copper tubing down inside and > the drum was...