Bill Davidson is Right. Follow his instructions.

In the meantime, for emergencies when the red light comes on and the temp goes
high, set the heat controls to on,  and turn on the front and rear blowers(be
sure the rear heat lever on the rear heater plumbing) is set for winter).

They work like extra radiators. Of course you may have to open the windows
wide for the the time being.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver.

Fafa Nugon wrote:

> Red light in slow traffic, Help
> I realize Vanagon's are famous for getting over heated, can anyone help in
> how to keep the engine cooler (much cooler) overall and specially in slow
> traffic. I had a scare today when the temp gauge went close to the top and
> began to blink. Pulled over for awhile till the traffic died down and got
> home OK.
> Thank you
> Farfanugon
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