Davidson wrote:

> The cooling system is one of the weak points of the
> water cooled vanagons... and blocking airflow with a spare tire would be an
> unmitigated disaster...

Well, the fan is for supplying air flow when the van is standing still. The fan
will be running more if you got a spare up front, but overheating? I a not
sure. There is no air flow when the vehicle is standing still, and it still
doesnt boil or overheat. It can efficiently cool itself. I have experience with
no airflow when offroading, and the van cools itself. If the fan motor blows,
then you got problems for sure!

I would remove the card board ducts so more air can enter the radiator from
below and sides, if the fan should be running more, and a spare will sit up
front.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i