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Subject:Re: Heating up a motor
From:Mike Miller
Date:Wed, 19 Jan 2000 22:03:13 -0800

I don't think wind cools it down unless it's sweating [i.e. 'wind chill'
only applies to living things or things with liquid to evaporate] but I
could be wrong.  Please let me know.

Mike
'85 Westy [wind chill king]

----- Original Message -----
From: <KENWILFY@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: Heating up a motor

> Probably one of the fuel lines from the rear of the car.  With all of that
> cold air going under the car at 65mph might be closer to -20 degrees F on
a
> -4 degree day.
> The best way to combat this problem is to follow your manual's suggestions
> for adding kerosene (or even gasoline) to your diesel.  There should be a
> chart giving you the proper mixture to avoid another possible break down.
>
>
> Happy driving!
> Ken Wilford
> http://www.vanagain.com
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