I have one of these set up on my conversion. It is connected to a relay and
a 120 degree C. switch, so that it gives more coolant flow if the oil temps
go over 120 C.  Pretty simple to wire up.

Karl Mullendore
Westy Ventures
1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD

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> Gary McEachern wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Is this water pump meant to improve coolant circulation when the van is
> > idling?
>
> There is an electric coolant pump used in the
> European market Transporter
> (Vanagon) turbodiesels.  The pump increases the
> flow of coolant through the oil
> cooler, to increase its efficiency.  I suppose the
> same pump could be used for
> the same purpose on a waterboxer Vanagon.  Sorry,
> I have no information on
> wiring, relay, temperature switch, or hoses for
> this application.