| Subject: | Euro-Engine: 85 Volkswagen VANAGON, Cooling, engine temp |
| From: | "Dan Rickert (by way of Derek Drew )" |
| Date: | Wed, 27 Sep 2000 22:22:37 -0400 |
iATN Help: send blank email to: help@i-atn.com Upgrade: http://members.iatn.net/enhanced.html Archives: http://members.iatn.net/sponsorsindex.html Post Message: http://members.iatn.net/email/ _______________________________________________________ 1985 Volkswagen VANAGON 1.9 L Trans: Standard VIN: WV2ZB0250FH066148 Misc Data: Waterboxer Affected Item: engine temp Condition: overheats at idle ____________________________________________________________ When the van idles for an extended period the temp climbs to red mark, Replaced thermostat because it was orig. When driving, temp is normal, pulling long hill, temp is normal. Fan comes on at normal radiator temp. Radiator is cool(150-160 deg f) when engine is overheating. I suspect a water pump not pumping enough, is there anything else I should check? Dan Rickert drickert@thegrid.net Owner/Technician Almanor Import Repair Clear Creek, California, USA iATN Technician Sponsor http://members.iatn.net/pages/mountainman.html ___________________ TEST AND REPAIR DATA ___________________ TESTING AND RESULTS radiator temp - 160 deg f engine temp - 240 deg f RELATED REPAIR HISTORY replaced plastic hose couplings for leakage. pressure tested system o.k. no combustion gasses present. test drove normal temp. _______________________________________________________ iATN Industry Sponsors: http://www.iatn.net/atn/ iATN WebSite: http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn.net/config/index.asp
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