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• back on line, new radiator
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 95 09:48:23 EDT
  ...The new radiator installed cost $430, I'm very happy with the results and would recommend a radiator replacement to anybody with a wasserboxer...
• Re: 87 GL Radiator Replacement w/AC
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 06:39:06 PST
  ...Drop spare, remove hoses, remove temp switch,drop radiator. I recal attempting to clamp off hoses so whole system would not drain. Can not...
• Re: Got 212,000 miles off original Radiator, how about you?
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 22:17:26 -0800
  ...Got 212,000 miles off original Radiator, how about you? Aloha guys I got a SA Radiator form Bud Depot (Thanks guys) to replace...
• Update on rust-bucket project - and radiator undertray warning
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 21:31:32 +0200
  ...Found a VERY wet piece af "mat" in there, attached to the lower of the radiator. According to Haynes it is the radiator undertray...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:33:50 -1000
  Let me explain, basically air gets caught in the highest places the back expansion tank, heater cores and radiator. I forgot to mention that...
• Re: Best way to clean out a 1985 Vanagon Radiator?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 19:28:55 -0400
  ...What is the best way to clean this radiator out WITHOUT going to the radiator shop. That may be my next step. Thanks for...
• Re: radiator fan and A/C
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 25 Jul 2019 11:57:31 -0700
  ...thanks I will replace the radiator fan switch and that relay... the resistor is fairly new ( 2 years old) dan On Thu, Jul 25...
• Re: Need input on this overheating problem - hot and flashing light - SOLVED!!!
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 15 May 2006 10:43:40 -0700
  ...Take her out for the maiden voyage - SAME PROBLEM!!! So then we replaced the radiator with a used unit that was cleaned and pressure...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:26:16 -0500
  How to remove and replace your radiator in an 87-91 Vanagon. - By Ken Wilford - December 20, 2018 - 3 <https://www.vanagain.com/> Please...
• Re: Radiator disappointment
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:06:02 -0500
  ...Radiator disappointment >> > >> > Well folks, I’d love your recommendations for a new radiator. >> > >> > My 84 seemed60 to have a leaky hose but it wasn...
• Re: Radiator Leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 16:18:23 -0400
  ...Noticed a water leak under the radiator last Friday. Took off > the lower grill and saw a steady drip from the radiator every second...
• Re: Running hot/No fan Running
  Historical mailing list - Steven Manning
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 21:15:59 -0500
  ...I had it up on a rack at a friends Amoco and noticed no leaks and both lines and the radiator were hot. I...
• Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 20:18:35 +1200
  ...So there's more than one radiator on the vanagon? I take it >that this refers to the waterboxer and not the diesel, right...
• Re: Radiator/Condensor fan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 16:09:25 -0400
  Thanks Tim, it was the Radiator Cooling Fan Resistor. The dealer wants $1= 66 (beacuse it has a harness). Are there any other sources...
• Re: 86 Vanagon Radiator
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 16:53:47 EST
  Sorry, the radiators are $175 Roy. I think you are thinking about my 2.1l AFMs for $90. Thanks for suggesting me though. Ken...
• radiator cooling fan for air con
  Historical mailing list - Terry Aguiar
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 12:26:05 EST
  Between #F18 radiator cooling fan thermoswitch & V7cooling fan are two relays J101 &J135 also a resistor N36 &a 50 amp fuse S42. Location Please...
• Re: only a leaky radiator needs to be replaced
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 5 May 2004 08:17:15 -0700
  Keith, I am incline to agree with your action about replacing the radiator when it appears plugged particuliarly if the radiator is over 7...
• Mess free coolant removal from Vanagon D
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:57:59 +0000
  ...At this point I did not have a drop of water left in the radiator. The radiator and radiator hoses were dry from the...
• Re: Squealing Radiator Fan Motor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 01:45:29 -0400
  ...Squealing Radiator Fan Motor Lately I've had a couple incidences of squealing from my radiator fan motor. You know, when you are in...
• Re: Radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 08:53:46 -0700
  ...Bentley page 97.144 current track 21 which feeds to track 36 on 97.145 which connects to radiator low speed resistor pin 2...
• Re: Radiator Fan Issues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 21:28:30 -0700
  ...The high speed temp switch in the radiator controls the high speed fan relay and also disables the compressor clutch whenever the high speed...
• re Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Mbunwe, Fred
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 02:51:00 -0400
  to all the md vanagonauts, if u know of a place that carries new radiators for a 1984 vanagon stick shift, aand u get...
• Re: radiator bleeding valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:45:07 -0600
  ...from KEP,bent the snot out >>> of the >>> radiator mount bracket (easier than moving radiator?)and >>> installed.the >>> valve assy is a drilled bolt...
• Re: '83 Diesel Vanagon Radiator
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 17 Jun 2006 16:03:04 -0700
  Yup, the 81 and 82 diesel radiator is different, and quite expensive. Aircooled (well, in this case Watercooled ;)) looks like something to try. For...
• Advise me on a radiator change...
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:57:22 +0000
  ...My new Bus Depot radiator arrived today. Anybody want to let me in on the best way to replace it? Looking for hard facts...
• Radiator fan switch
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 13:24:01 -0400
  ...replaced the radiator and condenser (after some body work) and am having trouble with the fan coming on. Turning on the A/C gets...
• Re: Watercooled Mexican Microbusses?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 08:20:47 -0800
  Made until recently when the Puebla factory switched models, loaf style Mexican buses had water cooled inline 4 cylinder engines with a front radiator...
• Re: Confessions of a blind mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:32:17 -0400
  Correction, date on radiator is 2020, not 2000. > On Mar 28, 2023, at 1:39 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > So folks...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 12:05:40 -0500
  ...The radiator shop I finally used > > pulled the radiator, put in a new one that the shop sourced, and replaced > > all the hoses directly...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:17:48 -0400
  On late model vanagons (86 and later) the radiator fan is a 3 speed fan. Under most normal circumstances it will only run on...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 08:04:57 -0700
  ...The radiator shop I finally used > pulled the radiator, put in a new one that the shop sourced, and replaced > all the hoses directly...
• Re: Radiator and Hoses question
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:12:17 -0400
  ...Jonce >Hi all > >I was wondering if there was a source for a Larger Radiator Vs. the stock one. >I also need to replace...
• Need help with hose from therm to radiator
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 14:55:20 -0400
  Hello everyone, The hose from my thermostat to the radiator needs to be replaced. Its leaking at both ends. I saw that the end...
• RADIATOR cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - Scott Kraning
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 19:01:41 EDT
  ...Do I have to lower or remove the radiator in order to get the fan unit out to check it? Scott K.
• Radiator
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 06:33:53 -0000
  Anyone got a radiator with fan and shroud they would like to sell and don't mind shipping outside North America? Please e-mail...
• Radiator cost and new insulation?
  Historical mailing list - Fafa Nugon
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 07:06:54 -1000
  How much for a new Radiator and how hard is the job to install a new one? Farfanugon _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN...
• Re: Larger or additional radiator?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 23:04:53 -0400
  ...Cooling capacity is controlled by how fast the radiator can shed heat -- a matter of radiator area, internal radiator efficiency, airflow, and the ability...
• Re: Trans fluid in coolant system-New Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 12:12:10 -0400
  I dont think the vannies have the built in coolers in the radiator like some cars do. The vannie trans cooler is mounted on...
• '83 Diesel Vanagon Radiator
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 17 Jun 2006 14:29:26 -0700
  Hi Folks, My radiator sprang a bigger leak today, so it's time to replace. It appears the part number is 068-121-253E...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 20:09:38 -0400
  ...The radiator fan switch senses the water temperature in the radiator closer the outlet than inlet. A higher temp thermostat will make less coolant...
• Re: [vanagon] whats this water tank from??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 23:21:28 -0800
  ...sig=fuwTBUhs9HDsJKnRpDwiuQ> Volkswagen > radiator<http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Volkswagen+radiator&w1=Volkswagen+car+cover&w2=Volkswagen+radiator&w3=Volkswagen+parts...
• Re: Smell of burning plastic
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:18:34 -0400
  May not be the radiator. Or even radiator related. Check your fuse block (especially the connectors on the back side). If you added fog...
• Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:58:34 -0400
  ...A tired radiator that causes the fan to run a lot adds to the problem. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Connolly, Aircooled.Net" <john...
• Re: '83 Diesel Vanagon Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Jun 2006 17:30:16 -0700
  ...Yup, the 81 and 82 diesel radiator is different, and quite expensive. Aircooled (well, in this case Watercooled ;)) looks like something to try. For...
• Re: Coolant Loss/Hose clamp tips?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 19 May 2019 11:09:09 -0500
  DONT get that original radiator recored. The new aluminum replacements are MUCH better. One of the best single improvements I made to my 83...
• Re: Rubber bands in my radiator?!?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 29 Jun 2013 10:45:19 -0700
  ...On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 10:30 AM, David J <mdhiker@yahoo.com> wrote: > Checking why my radiator fan wasn't coming on...
• Re: Electric Powered auxiliaries
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:57:54 -0400
  Amusing side note on electric radiator fans - we were on holidays in France last month, and my 11 year old and I noticed an...
• Alternate Radiators/Vanagon Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Walter Gomes
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 23:30:26 -0700
  ...kit is somewhat cheaper than the manual $1040 vs. $1100) As for the radiator, they suggest plumbing with copper tubing and I've read...
• Re: coolant pressure guage
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 21:04:19 +0200
  The heater core is in line with the engine, not the radiator, so it will show the same pressure that's currently in the...
• Radiator Fan...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 03:03:34 EST
  ...I dont hear any humming from its radiator fan and guess it just stops running... So anyone out there can give me a list...
• Re: Radiator Design
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 11:17:50 -0400
  > Anyone had a Vanagon radiator apart, or know of its internal construction? > The Tiico owner who stated he might have crossed his hoses in...
• Re: Bar's Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 13:05:52 -0800
  The almond shells is probably what accounts for the gritty stuff that had plugged the radiator in my '85. Found a bunch of gritty...
• Re: Coolant Service Procedure
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 02:46:43 +0800
  ...Lower the rear, raise the front, remove the pressure cap and radiator bleed valve. Let drain. Blow low pressure air through the radiator bleed...
• Re: Temp Gauge Saga is Worse
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 22:46:57 -0700
  ...The fan temp switch is in the exit path of the radiator. If the coolant coming out of the radiator is too hot the...
• Re: Radiator disappointment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:11:37 -0600
  ...Radiator disappointment >>> > >>> > Well folks, I’d love your recommendations for a new radiator. >>> > >>> > My 84 seemed60 to have a leaky hose but it wasn...
• Re: On Longevity,Displacement,Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Nancy Eilers-Hughes
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 10:00:59 -0700
  ...So it is your contention that a Vanagon without the radiator (as in covered over) has significantly less drag than one *with* a radiator...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 21:12:32 -0500
  john you could pull the radiator and have it flow tested at a local radiator shop. you could also use a raytek type infrared...
• Re: Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:39:20 -0500
  ...200 or so for a brand new BEHR South African aluminum radiator, easy to install when the cooling system is already opened and the...
• Re: Radiator vintage?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:26:49 -0800
  ...That being said, the > > last Behr (made in China) radiator that I installed actually looked pretty > > good. > > > > And truthfully, I'm still seing quite...
• Re: Radiator Design
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 08:00:21 -0700
  ...Radiator Design Anyone had a Vanagon radiator apart, or know of its internal construction? The Tiico owner who stated he might have crossed his...