Chris,

I replaced my water pump a couple weeks ago and have the same symptoms.  I'm
going to pull the thermostat this weekend.  Either something is keeping it
from closing or it's broken.

Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Fall" <cpfall@UCDAVIS.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2000 4:30 PM
Subject: temp question

> I've an 83.5 WB westy. after much overheating, I had to have the (cracked)
> heads replaced. The thermostat was also replaced. I seem now to have a
hard
> time keeping the thing warmed up. Takes a fair amount of time to get into
a
> reasonable range and cools down under low load (eg going down mountain
> roads) and even at highway speeds when it is cold out
>
> I live in the central valley of CA - not especially cold. Can anyone tell
me
> if this is normal and what else to look for if I suspect a faulty
thermostat
> (staying open)
>
>
>
> Chris Fall
>
> cpfall@ucdavis.edu