The Parts Connection ( http://www.thepartsconnection.com/specials.htm )
has these listed as a weekly special:

"Auxiliary Water Pump-(Turbo Cooling)-Bosch:          $129.95
(034 965 561C)  Most Audi Turbo Models"

Karl, is this a good deal?

"Karl M." wrote:

> 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
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> > 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.