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• WTB - Parts to convert 82 diesel radiator to 83+
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:20:40 -0600
  Looking for parts to convert the radiator in my 1982 diesel Westy to 1983+ radiator style. I believe I need: 1 - metal radiator shroud...
• Re: Radiator noise
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 11 Nov 2016 14:01:48 -0800
  ...temp switch - 82°C, 84°C, 77°C http://www.busdepot.com/radiator-cooling-system/radiator-fan-related/radiator-fan-switch
• Late-model radiator in a diesel vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 19:34:39 -0400
  ...New radiators are very expensive. I understand that the waterboxer radiator can be made to work with this van. The following will be needed...
• Re: radiator question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 15:35:58 -0700
  Sudhir Desai wrote: > > i gots a question/ > whats the biggest radiator i can safely put into the stock radiator > location. > i'm thinking to...
• radiators and years
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 22:12:07 -0600
  Are all the radiators the same? I have a spare radiator from a syncro and a friend has a diesel 82. Will the radiator...
• Re: PSI? Cooling system Mods, OK? THANKS!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 22:22:49 -0700
  John P wrote: > > Modern radiators have aluminium cores/plastic or brass tanks. > Haven't seen a copper radiator core on a radiator of a...
• WAS:RE: Coolant Overflowing!-New Radiator costs
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 30 Dec 2003 08:56:41 -0700
  New radiators can be had from John at AirCooled dot net for around $150.00. Sean Garrett 81 Westy (his) 95 EVC (hers) 87...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 12:55:20 -0800
  I have done this to my 82 TD Westy and I would do it to every 82 I needed to replace the radiator on...
• Re: Latest overheating inquiry--radiator needed?
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 23:36:26 -0700
  ...New radiator, things were great. I'ts worth the $150 or so for the radiator.
• Radiator question...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 13:58:44 -0800
  I'm considering replacing my radiator at the same time I replace all of my coolant hoses, since I have been plagued with continuous...
• Which Radiator should I buy?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 09:56:21 -0500
  ...Radiator (below 2 versions are interchangeable) Radiator German-made 068 121 253E $239.95 Radiator orig. VW South African made 068 121 253E OR...
• Was:overheating and radiator, now:best price online
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 08:35:43 -0700
  John @ aircooled.net has the best prices on Vanagon radiators. Sean Garrett 81 Westy (his) 87 Syncro (Subie project) 95 EVC (hers) Central Arizona...
• Vanagon VW Radiator diff then SA Radiator ?
  Historical mailing list - Fafa Nugon
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 17:05:50 -1000
  What if any is the differents between the Vanagon VW Radiator and the SA Radiator ? thanks guys Farfanugon _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN...
• Re: Latest overheating inquiry--radiator needed?
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 19:59:56 -0400
  ...1) buy new radiator from one of the list vendors and install it yourself; or 2) find a competent radiator shop and have them...
• Radiator, serviceable?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 16:41:50 -0800
  In the good(?)old days, radiators on Detroit iron used to be serviceable at radiator shops: one could have them "rodded-out" to restore...
• Re: 1982 diesel westy radiator leak?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 11:27:42 -0400
  I once had an original'82 diesel radiator(not really much different from gas). I took it to a radiator shop for some forgotten...
• Re: overheating & radiators
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:58:47 -0400
  Jamie -- If your radiator and fan are working okay, and you idle engine after it is warmed up, radiator fan will cycle on and...
• Re: Latest overheating inquiry--radiator needed?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 08:19:25 -0500
  Alternatively he could buy a good used radiator and install it himself or have it done by his mechanic. Bruce P.S. I do...
• Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jun 2020 14:11:09 -0400
  ...My radiator fan is not working. When I jump the fan with the plug that attaches to the radiator fan switch, the R/Bk...
• Re: Cooling Problems: Radiator flow
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 14:28:53 -0800
  ...Radiator flow Does anyone have an easy, reliable way of testing flow to a vanagon radiator? Using temperature as an indicator of radiator performance...
• Radiator wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 11:05:12 -0700
  Listees, Radiator wisdom: 85 van running a bit hotter all the time Radiator not clogged with bugs/leaves/etc. Flush? No. Only works about...
• Radiator question...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 15:48:24 -0800
  I'm going to replace the radiator in my '87 air-conditioned Westfalia very soon. I already have the new radiator, new fan switch...
• radiator question
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 21:06:48 -0500
  i gots a question/ whats the biggest radiator i can safely put into the stock radiator location. i'm thinking to get maybe a...
• Re: Still unclear was Re: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 09:28:11 -0800
  ...The key phrase being "coolant flow to the radiator". There must always be some coolant flow. Doesn't have to be to the radiator...
• Re: More Info on Copper Core German Radiators
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 22:18:55 EDT
  In a message dated 9/30/02 3:12:36 PM, kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET writes: << The copper radiator has two tubes side by side...
• Re: Relays and Radiator Fan '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 09:07:23 -0100
  > Where do I find the relay that connects to the radiator fan and > the thermal switch in the radiator? The cooling fan relay is...
• Re: diesel vanagon radiator
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 17:35:54 -0700
  ...diesel vanagon radiator > > > >>I have an '82 diesel vanagon in need of a radiator. Can I use either of >>these: >> >>068121253E >>OR >>068121253A > > > I...
• second radiator
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 02:48:41 -0500
  Listies While dismantling an 86 van and removing it's radiator there was a second cooling unit directly behind the radiator, it had two...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Larry Brown
  Tue, 23 May 2000 22:47:06 -0400
  John, I have a new SA radiator that brought home from my shop today to try to answer any questions. As best as I...
• overheating & radiators
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:56:46 -0500
  ...Behr Radiators Ken wrote: I will say that I am coming to think that the radiator is a much overlooked source of badness in...
• Looking for 84-85 Vanagon radiator parts
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 5 Jul 2021 09:54:40 -0400
  I need a radiator fan shroud, the two lower radiator mounts, and a six inch length of wire with the radiator fan switch plug...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 11:35:54 +0000
  Repairable aluminum radiators. They make custom sizes (who knows a universal size may work) Good for bazillion h.p. Your fan may never turn...
• Re: overheating & radiators
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:14:06 -0400
  ...When the thermostat is open the coolant should go up to the radiator. When the radiator becomes plugged this hose is just constantly bypassing...
• Re: radiator removal?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 23:25:22 -0700
  Ron, "Haynes, VW Transporter Service and Repair Manual" 1982 -1990 entry: "Radiator-Removal and refitting. Under Section 3, Note 2. "On models with airconditioning...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Tue, 23 May 2000 20:44:09 -0000
  I am asking this question for the third time, can someone please give me the dimensions of the Vanagon radiator core? Its width, lenght...
• Re: Radiator is loaded ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 May 2006 18:41:27 -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: Radiator is loaded ...
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 15 May 2006 15:49:59 -0700
  So a "premptive strike" on the radiator is a prudent move considering future supply issues. Which vendor seems to have the best quality and...
• Engine transplants, radiators on bay-windows
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 10:02:09 -0700
  The other day, while parking to go into Berkeley Hardware, I spotted a bay-window Westie with a radiator on the nose. Thinking this...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Wed, 24 May 2000 22:05:18 -0500
  John Facing the radiator, the total width is 26 1/4", 18 1/4" high, and 2" deep. (sorry no CM's) It looks...
• Re: Coolant Overflowing!
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Tue, 30 Dec 2003 09:38:31 -0600
  Loren writes: >>3) The radiator!!! I fought cooling problems for years on my '85 Westy with all the 'experts' (NOT on this list, local...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Tue, 23 May 2000 22:48:41 -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...
• Radiator performance and replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 11:19:06 -0400
  Some comments on measuring radiator performance and replacement: On a July trip in 1996 I noticed mild overheating while driving my unmodified 86 Westfalia...
• 82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Sat, 7 Jun 2014 23:00:44 -0400
  Apparently, 1982 diesel 1.6 na has a unique radiator. Up to 81' is different. 83' onward is different. My 82' radiator has failed...
• Re: Radiator, serviceable?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
  Thu, 20 Mar 1997 17:34:23 -0800
  ...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: 82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 7 Jun 2014 20:30:07 -0700
  The 82 radiator version has been obsolete for a very long time. The best answer is to replace it with the later one. Lots...
• Re: 82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 11:26:09 -0700
  ...82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed Apparently, 1982 diesel 1.6 na has a unique radiator. Up to 81' is different. 83' onward is different...
• Re: 91 GL Running hot still...what next?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 13:50:38 -0700
  ...At idle the cooling system relys on a siphon effect to help the waterpump move coolant through the radiator as the radiator is a...
• Re: second radiator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 17:57:18 -0500
  ...second radiator Listies While dismantling an 86 van and removing it's radiator there was a second cooling unit directly behind the radiator, it...
• Re: Radiator wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 14:45:31 -0400
  ...Is it holding pressure? Eric Mike Miller wrote: >Listees, > >Radiator wisdom: > >85 van running a bit hotter all the time > >Radiator not clogged with...
• radiator replacement
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 14:33:14 -0600
  Listers, i swapped out my radiator this past weekendand thought i would pass on a few observations. Overall, it was fairly simple, just a...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 15:56:30 +0300
  ...I would think twice before sending very old aluminum radiator to radiator shop. I have no idea what do they charge but new aluminum...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Thu, 25 May 2000 03:18:57 -0000
  ...Radiator John Facing the radiator, the total width is 26 1/4", 18 1/4" high, and 2" deep. (sorry no CM's) It...
• Re: Radiator question...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 16:32:31 -0500
  You might try having the radiator flushed by a radiator shop, if you have no leaks in it. Most shops will charge $30 to...
• Looking for some radiator parts
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:30:38 -0400
  ...What I need is the upper radiator mount (welded to body but can be removed with a chisel pretty easily) Lower radiator mounts with...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:15:57 +1200
  >I am not used to modern cars with radiators, having owned air-cooled >VWs since 1968. Can this radiator be repaired by an ordinary...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 12:53:32 -0500
  ...I paid 200.12 for the radiator: > > http://www.autopartsdeal.com/Parts_List/radiator/volkswagen/vanagon/ > -- > David McNeely >
• Re: diesel vanagon radiator
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 19:22:09 -0400
  ...diesel vanagon radiator > I have an '82 diesel vanagon in need of a radiator. Can I use either of > these: > > 068121253E > OR > 068121253A I...
• Radiator removal with AC
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 13:13:51 -0700
  Hi Volks, Hey anybody know if I will have to pull the AC apart to change the radiator in the 89 Blue star? (us...
• Re: radiator removal?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 17:20:57 -0500
  Hi Volks, The air conditioner condenser is attached to the van through 85 and 86 westy, just lower the radiator on these models. All...
• Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 19:13:44 -0500
  ---- Zoltan <thewestyman@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I don't remember seeing a posting about how to flush a radiator to get out all the deposits...