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• Cooling system pressue check
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 08:06:02 -0800
  Silly question here, but...Where is the radiator cap on a Vanagon? I want to perform a pre-purchase cooling system pressure check as...
• Re: External Heat System for Vans
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 15:46:22 -0600
  ...cooling the > interiors of the various Vanagon configurations. > > Someone has come up with and posted to a web site a relatively > portable > AC system...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 12:31:15 -0700
  Those Vanagon engine failures are far more common from cooling system failures than anything else. Spending money on oil gauges won't change that...
• Re: The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 13:59:26 -0500
  ---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > My Vanagon's cooling system has fooled me before... Cool air coming from > the heater? ....that turns out...
• Re: About coolant
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:23:58 -0700
  ...boiling point) the heat capacity of the system (and thus cooling ability) drops like a rock. So, yes water cools much better, until the...
• Re: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 17:15:57 -0800
  ...And the reason they made the cooling system so over-sized is that they knew with 135 separate cooling system parts and clamps ................... ( I...
• Re: Form Jay Leno's Garage-micro vaporization-cylinder liner cavitation erroision.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 20:40:33 -0400
  ...There should be no steam pockets in your cooling system unless it has not been maintained properly. For steam, the temperature of the water...
• Re: Air in cooling system
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 09:21:16 -0700
  ...I had the cooling system bled on Friday morning and every thing was cool (sorry) until Saturday. I bled the system again on Saturday...
• Re: WTB Oil Cooler bits? For adding to 1.9...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:15:57 -0400
  ...You will need to tie it into the cooling system and use a shorter oil filter to clear the exhaust. If the van is...
• Re: Cleaning Oily Gunge out of Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 May 2010 14:01:07 -0700
  ...The gasket has been repaired but there's still lots of white oily goo stuff in the cooling system. Can you suggest a chemical...
• Re: 1 cooling system info request, 2 questions
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 12:28:03 -0700
  ...1 cooling system info request, 2 questions Hi All, Info request: Can someone please supply the Bentley coolant/H2O ratio and coolant capacity for...
• Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 12:01:16 -0800
  ...The Vanagon cooling system can suddenly SEEM to overheat when there is air in the system IF you have the early level sensor control...
• Re: cooling system design
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 13:42:06 EST
  ...Cavitation as a result of air ingestion is never a problem on a properly functioning coolant system. The Vanagon's cooling system is what...
• Re: What spare parts to carry with on trips
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 2 May 2017 15:14:19 -0400
  ...So I'm pretty confident in that section of the cooling system. But other parts of the cooling system may not be as ready...
• [W] head gasket leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 1994 00:08:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Finally (about >2K miles later) the leaking gas literally blows coolant out of most >of the cooling system and the temperature sensor begins to...
• Cooling hoses chart for the 2.1L (4 speed tranny)
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 15:17:52 -0500
  ...http://pages.infinit.net/engine/cooling_system_hoses.htm The worse thing is that I did not have enough letter (A to Z) to...
• Re: Purge the cooling system, NO VENT IT!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 13:14:10 EST
  ...I have a feeling that most of the head failures result from cooling systems which are not totally airless. No air pocket, no localized...
• Re: Gurgling coolant
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 3 May 1999 16:49:07 EDT
  ...Is this normal, or do I need to "burp" the cooling system? Could it be a sticky thermostat? PS - the cooling system, engine, hoses...
• freshly dissolved oxygen
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 09:40:16 -0800
  ...It is important for the system to be tight. The cooling system should not be opened or bleed with a warm engine. Water even...
• Re: Stainless Pipes Determination and Deionized Water Query
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:20:58 -0700
  I've been using the water from my dehumidifier for my Vanagon cooling system. John
• Re: Radiator/Condensor fan
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Mon, 11 Aug 1997 09:16:14 -0400
  Mark Bowie wrote: > > After replacing a burst a/c hose on my '86 westy, I took it in to have th= > e > system charged...
• Re: Cooling System Flush
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 13:01:36 -0400
  Jarrett, On the two occasions I flushed our Vanagon's coolant systems; both resulted in degraded results. Both our 85 and 86 ran hotter...
• adding an A/C system . . .
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 08:05:49 -0700
  Thanks to Chris Radcliff I'm the proud new owner of a Westy A/C system that is going into my '87 Westy. I...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 1 Apr 2014 07:37:36 -0700
  ...The Mocal/Spal fan/AN fittings/adapter plates and thermostats are available here to create an effective oil cooling system...Their site is somewhat...
• Air Conditioning Experience
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 08:01:52 -0500
  A couple of questions for List friends---- 1) Does the Vanagon A/C system provide the kind of cooling you get in a newer...
• Re: for the record water is not corrosive
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:33:50 -0400
  ...I don't think this is a big concern in a cooling system, though -- you're not always flowing new water in, so what...
• Re: Gasket sealer for cooling system part
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 21:23:51 -0400
  ...Gasket sealer for cooling system part > Now that I have the new and improved replacement METAL flange w/nipple, > instead of an o-ring...
• Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 22:03:15 -0500
  I'm putting a basket case back together, and I have the option of installing a complete cooling system hookup, that is, water pump...
• how many quarts of fluid go into the cooling system?
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:08:34 -0700
  ...fluid will I need when i change out my old, filthy cooling fluid---dont need any other advice except to know how much coolant...
• Re: cooling system diagnostic help? Long, lots of info about whats been done so far.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:52:19 -0400
  ...Anytime a cooling system fails, (boil over or coolant/pressure loss), there is a chance of damage. The in line 4 engines are prone...
• Re: AC converted to 134
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 16:44:14 -0700
  ...Radiator, fan etc (entire cooling system) was R&R'ed last year when the new engine went in as well. So.. what does that...
• Air in the cooling system...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:15:10 -0700
  When my cooling system had air in it (this is an 84) all kinds of strange symptoms resulted. The temp gauge would run up...
• Re: Cooling System failure Prevention Idea.
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 21:46:35 -0600
  ...Cooling System failure Prevention Idea. > Date: Saturday, December 06, 1997 1:00 PM > > I just finished the flushing of my cooling system, then using...
• Re: Burps up coolant when parked warm.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 19:17:19 -0400
  At 05:45 PM 7/5/2009, John Rodgers wrote: >What IS the correct pressure for the cooling system at operating >temperature? I seem...
• Re: My $%&$%& van
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 11 May 1999 23:54:31 -0500
  ...Are there perhaps two >thermostats? Does the cooling system need to be bled or something? What does >the blinking light signify? Any information at...
• Re: flashing temp light
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 00:09:36 -0400
  ...If you get al the air pockets out of the cooling system, and your cooling system is really tight (remember a vacuum can form...
• Re: Engine test bench
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:16:52 -0800
  ...and at least run a garden hose through the cooling system for a 'total loss' cooling system. or set up radiator, fan, and hoses...
• Re: WBX cooling system addittions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:50:51 -0500
  Nobody got a comment on whether or not this will work on a 1.9 , for an oil cooler?
• Re: Leaky rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 19 May 2020 22:58:55 +0000
  ...if you get a cooling system pressure test kit (Autozone loan-a-tool, etc.), you can keep the system pressurized while cold (say for...
• Re: Purging Cooling System
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 12:16:05 PST
  ...My interpretation of this is that the cooling system still had some air in it after my initial refilling. The system sucked more coolant...
• Re: VW Water Pump specifications
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 21:42:15 -0500
  ...they are pretty much over capacity for the engine..Ditto the >cooling systems..The one I like the the Land Rover (notajeep, get it...
• water wetter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 10:53:00 -0600
  having a discussion with a non vanagon person who recommended using redline water wetter in the cooling system. i was just wondering peoples thoughts...
• Re: No more overheating!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 08:05:10 -0400
  ...Thu, 6 Sep 2007 22:49:18 -0400 > >The cooling system in Vanagons is actually quite capacious, as if VAG was >atoning for its...
• '85 GL pressurized cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 10:40:47 -0400
  ...I need some advice...I have a long history of cooling system pressurizing problems with this van which all started after the water pump...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 9 Sep 2015 06:48:41 -1000
  ...Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post) >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> >>> it's a consequence of the vehicle design...
• Re: 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 12:10:06 -0800
  Michael, Make sure your mechanic purged the cooling system from air according to the Bentley manual with the front end jacked up to the...
• Re: Rear Vents
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 23:12:48 -0400
  ...Also the door flow thru venting works pretty well so I wonder why later models would appparently have two flow thru systems. You can...
• cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:58:45 -0700
  About a year ago I had my cooling system revamped with a new radiator, water pump, stainless steel pipes to the radiator, and many...
• Re: 1.9 cooling and FI on 2.1 engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:59:17 -0500
  ...1.9 cooling and FI on 2.1 engine? Hey a quick question I hope. Can the 1.9 FI and cooling system be...
• Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:08:31 -0400
  ...2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question > > So I jumped in with both feet first. I have COMPLEAT 2.1L engine sitting...
• bleeding cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 23:02:01 -0500
  I thought I would share my little trick in removing air from the cooling system. Forgive me if this has been discussed before, or...
• is it bad to take out t-stat?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 13:18:03 -0400
  Anyone know if any part of the cooling system on an 86 2.1 L Vanagon can be damaged by driving without the t...
• Re: Cooling system hose [conversion] diagram
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:32:33 -0700
  Attached gp On 4/25/2013 7:21 AM, JRodgers wrote: > Is that available in a PDF format somewhere?? >
• Re: Portland OR Vanagon Engine Swap Shop
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:50:07 -0700
  The 1.9 cooling system is "much simpler" than the 2.1? Uh... no. :-) Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: D17? See Bentley 80.14
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 May 2012 12:29:45 -0400
  ...Lucky devil. >Now I'm worrying that the bicycle pump cooling system pressurizing >trick I did yesterday to find the leak in the radiator...
• Re: cooling system design / Reinvention of the Wheel Banished!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 06:44:41 -0800
  ...cooling system. I read an advertisement not too long ago for a fitting that was specifically designed to bleed air from a fluid system...
• Re: couple of questions
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 17:41:07 -0500
  Chris, the cooling systems on these beasts can give strange symptoms unless you get all the air out. I bought my '84 with same...
• Re: Filling cooling ( PART 2)
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Sat, 1 May 1999 13:41:40 -0700
  ...or do a search in the archives for bleeding the | > cooling system. | > It's a rather lengthy explanation... | > If you don't find it...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:53:16 -0500
  Check the archives for my past comments on filling/bleeding the cooling system. If you take more than 5 minutes and don’t have...
• Re: Flushing the Coolant System
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 11:52:21 -0400
  ...I'm going > to take the opportunity to flush the cooling system at the same > time. > > I've read through the archives and have...