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• Re: Form Jay Leno's Garage
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 12:11:37 -0700
  Thought I would share the response I got from Evans coolant after showing them a photo of typical Vanagon water jacket seal corrosion, and...
• Re: coolant options
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 02:03:28 -0500
  ...any ethylene glycol based coolant sold at shucks or walmart is "safe" for the wbx. that said, the oem vw blue, as well as...
• Re: 87 Westy overheating after coolant change
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 17:39:27 -0800
  There is a coolant level sensor in the main coolant tank. It triggers the led in the temp gauge to blink when only a...
• Re: help! overheating with maple syrup smell
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 19:34:08 -0800
  ...at 70 water/30 coolant there's a good chance the coolant level sensor will signal the coolant light to start blinking.... unless the...
• Re: Expansion Tank: don't have one?!?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 14:39:29 -0700
  ...If you have the standard cap on the coolant reservoir, you will lose coolant when the coolant heats up and expands and get air...
• Cooling in Arizona
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Mon, 21 May 2001 18:01:00 +0100
  ...Pay particular attention to the ones that go under the van that are exposed to road debris. (2) Check your coolant level once per...
• Re: Need help - the dreaded flashing red coolant light
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 21:06:06 -0500
  ...The dreaded flashing red coolant light has come on in > my '85. The van isn't loosing any coolant, the main coolant bottle and...
• Re: Coolant Light Problem 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 02:15:47 EDT
  In a message dated 98-04-23 17:48:22 EDT, hajasz@VISI.NET writes: << I just recently had some coolant hoses replaced and...
• Heater Core coolant direction. 1st response was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Nov 2021 15:55:43 +0000
  ...In other words you want the coolant entering the heat exchanger on the side the coolant is leaving. This arrangement provides the greatest temperature...
• Re: coolant options
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 20:17:04 -0500
  ...I think the kind >> > of >> > coolant will influence cost of repairs if head >> > coolant >> > leaks are ignored. Phosphate based coolant >> > will >> > damage the head...
• Re: coolant sensor 50/50 tolerance?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 19:35:03 -0700
  ...If the blinking problem continues to occur with this relay out, it has NOTHING to do with the coolant level sensor, coolant level, or...
• Re: Boiling radiator light and tailgate gas struts
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 7 Jun 95 10:47:10 PDT
  ...In the coolant reservoir, not the overflow tank, is a sensor that detects the presence of coolant through it's conductivity. If the coolant...
• Unsubscribe delete stop
  Historical mailing list - Aaron O
  Thu, 7 Jan 2021 19:25:41 -1000
  ...I extracted about 8 ounces (250 mL) of > coolant from the pressurized coolant tank with the blue cap. I let the > coolant sit in...
• Mess free coolant removal from Vanagon D
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:57:59 +0000
  Mess free coolant removal from Vanagon D Many people here use a shop vac to suck the coolant out of the vanagon (rather than...
• Re: Coolant Bleeder Link Under Engine Cover
  Historical mailing list - Greg McKinney
  Wed, 4 Jan 2023 00:16:46 -0600
  ...Coolant Bleeder Link Under Engine Cover They call it Coolant Bleed Ring https://gowesty.com/products/coolant-bleed-ring-replacement-kit?_pos=65 <https...
• Coolant sensor LEAKING? (84 vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 11:45:04 -0500
  I pulled the electical lead off the sensor in my coolant reservoir for testing. I then noticed there was 1/2 teaspoon of coolant...
• Re: flashing temp light
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 18:59:12 -0700
  > If coolant has not been changed in the last year.....change it. The coolant doesn't have to be new within a year to...
• Re: Blinking coolant light...
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 5 May 2000 14:56:59 -0400
  ...Blinking coolant light... > Strange thing happened on the way into work this morning. After ten > minutes of driving, the coolant light started to flash...
• Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:20:54 -0700
  Neil, he said that he gives room for the coolant to expand... I told him when the coolant expands the blue cap will open...
• green coolant
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 09:34:49 -0800
  Patrick, I'm not convinced that green coolant is a bad thing to run in a Vanagon. I maybe driving a time bomb, but...
• Pumping OUT Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 10:30:39 -0400
  91 Wolfie - On no predictable occasion, green coolant gushes out. Only use this vehicle for short around town trips. Temp gauge dead nuts in...
• overfull coolant reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 18:27:10 EDT
  All, Any ideas why my overflow coolant reservoir went over full and leaked coolant on the muffler? There far left coolant reservoir is about...
• coolant presure
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 21 Dec 1997 12:44:32 -0600
  ---------------------------- After having 2 coolant leaks, rear heater and a oil cooler hose, I decided to monitor my coolant systems pressure. I installed a couple...
• The little red light
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 18:56:12 PST
  ...It's my understanding that if the coolant tank sensor is leaking, there will be a noticable small pool of coolant or coolant residue...
• Re: Coolant - Have I screwd up my engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 22:45:33 EDT
  In a message dated 6/3/2004 7:08:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time, pokey@VANAGON.ORG writes: > coolant reserve was dry, so I...
• Re: expansion tank wierdness
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 17:06:48 -0500
  ...When a pot is completely to the rim with coolant and is heated, the coolant expands. The expansion will cause the coolant to run...
• Re: water pump
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 27 Aug 94 01:31:51 CDT
  ...here's what the guy told me: (1983.5 - 1991 Models Vanagons only) COOLANT/ANTI-FREEZE: Recommended coolant/anti-freeze: Autobahn ZVW-237-104...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sun, 3 Jan 2021 18:39:12 -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...
• Coolant change questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:51:31 -0500
  ...I expect just about all the coolant to come out. So, How much coolant is in their and how much do I need to...
• Re: Coolant Changing Man Pages (F)
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Sun, 2 Apr 1995 18:32:36 -0700 (PDT)
  On Sun, 2 Apr 1995, Thom Fitzpatrick wrote: > >Can anyone fax me a copy of the manual pages for > >changing/flushing/bleeding coolant, etc...
• Re: Coolant Temp Indications
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 16:01:15 -0500
  Jim, > My coolant temperature indicators are intermittently screwed up. <snipped some more symptoms described> Your symptoms sound like what I was experiencing when there...
• Propylene glycol (Sierra)
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Fri, 22 Nov 96 09:33:36 -0600
  ...Propylene glycol coolant warnings. Import Service: Sept 1995. DEALER DIRECT (a monthly feature of dealer service bulletins) to quote: "Mazda does not recommend the...
• Bleeding the Coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 19:20:27 -0800
  Last week, in an attempt to remove the smell of coolant from my '89 Westy, I: 1) removed the rear heater 2) spliced the...
• Re: Heater Core coolant direction. 1st response was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Nov 2021 17:21:22 -0500
  I believe Dennis intended to say: "you want the coolant entering the heat exchanger on the side the air is leaving". Larry A. On...
• Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:54:03 EST
  I like to use Wal-Mart Tech 2000 coolant (horrified gasps) in my engines and the customers who don't absolutely insist on Autobahn...
• Re: VC and waterpump ????sss
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:47:24 -0800
  ...All Water Cool "Do not confuse a leaking coolant pump with one that is functioning as designed. "Coolant pump seals are designed to use...
• Re: flashing coolant light wzup?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 09:53:03 -0500
  There is very little that can go wrong with the coolant level sensor. It is simply a pair of metal prongs that project into...
• Re: Autobahn coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 21:45:51 -0500
  The Prestone "Extended Life 5/100" coolant that is silicate and phosphate free currently is on sale locally at Parts America for $4.99...
• Re: Replacing coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:25:10 -0700
  ...There was a pool of coolant around it, and signs > of > > crusty coolant on the tank. I dried it off, and after an hour...
• Re: Signs of Waterpump Death
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Feb 1997 22:22:23 -0500 (EST)
  ...When the waterpumps bearings are dying, this coolant will allow coolant to comeout. It will get increasingly worse until the pump fails completely (and...
• 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: removal of coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:31:24 -0500
  In every instance I've expereiced the coolant around the coolant level sensor, the sensor itself had a crack in it. Give it a...
• Re: Coolant light blinking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:59:22 -0500
  You need to find the leak or other cause of coolant loss. Make sure the pressure cap is holding pressure. You could also have...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 22:20:34 +0000
  Couldn't you place an exhaust gas sniffer in the coolant tank to smell for exhaust and accomplish the same thing? I'm having...
• Re: FYI - Blue coolant at BMW Dealerships
  Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 12:32:44 -0400
  ...FYI - Blue coolant at BMW Dealerships I thought we're suppose to run phospate free coolant? Is that good enough or should I be...
• Re: Time To Change the Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 18:27:36 -0700
  My mechanic and several of his customers swear that changing the coolant annually is the way to prolong head life. I do mine every...
• Flushing the coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ray Tubbs
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 10:54:45 EDT
  Having recently purchased an '86 Wolfsburg Edition Westfalia, and reading some horror stories about coolant problems, I am interested in flushing the system. What...
• Where to get coolant system Pressure Checker?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Braden
  Sat, 22 May 2004 18:16:34 -0500
  Does anyone know where to get the coolant system pressure checker (attaches either to the pressure cap or the coolant tank) for an 1983...
• Coolant Replaced with non-VW brand
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 09 Oct 1996 05:18:27 -0700
  Hi everyone! I just replaced the coolant, but I think I made a boo-boo... I used Prestone rather than the VW-recommended Autobahn...
• Re: Coolant temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:28:36 -0400
  Why did you think you needed to change the sensor in the first place? An which coolant temp sensor? The one for the gauge...
• Re: Coolant Level Sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 06:20:30 -0600
  This raises the question "When is the coolant to hot?" The coolant temp gage is the primary indicator that the coolant is not doing...
• Re: Coolant - Have I screwd up my engine?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 07:08:09 -0700
  The coolant level sensor is sensitive to the resistance of the mixture, it expects to see between 30-70% coolant (approx.) Straight water, and...
• Coolant Leak from Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - DELGADOAJJ
  Thu, 14 May 1998 00:01:43 EDT
  Dear listees, I just noticed a small puddle of coolant on my driveway underneath my van. I looked in the engine compartment with a...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 21:21:26 +0000
  Old hoses leak microscopic amounts of coolant. Ive had it spray onto the engine in such small quantities that it would evaporate before you...
• Re: Gurgling coolant
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sat, 1 May 1999 22:44:00 -0700
  ...Look for coolant on the ground 3.Coolant disappearing and white smoke out the exhaust. Watch exhaust when starting, especially cold 4.Coolant disappearing...
• Re: Walmart coolant or VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:17:16 -0700
  To the best of my recollection, the explosion which sent the coolant prices into the stratosphere was in Henderson, NV. It was apparently quite...
• Re: Run engine without coolant for a few seconds?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 23:48:56 -0400
  ...Any risk of damaging head, coolant pump or ? if I fire it up for a few seconds without coolant? My thinking is that if...
• Re: Coolant Leak from Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Garrick Chang
  Sat, 16 May 1998 18:07:50 -0800
  > Since it is a closed system the increasing pressure of > expanding coolant would blow a hose loose. So at 15 psi the pressure cap...
• Re: Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 10:43:34 -0700
  ...unless the coolant is very empty... and even that... once I even had the big coolant hose loose and lost a big amount of...
• mixing coolants?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 16:42:57 -0500
  ...Everything seems to be running well, but the coolant level in the overflow tank is a little low, and I'd like to top...