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Subject:Radio in 1982 Westy, Radiator
From:Frederick M. Wasserstein
Date:Mon, 12 Mar 2001 12:53:11 -0600

The saga of "Sammy" continues, Now that I got it running I am wanting to
drive it and check for leaks :-), but the Radio sucks! The PO just threw
something in the Tape player is broken, what can fit in my Vanagon. Does
anyone have one that works, maybe not the best (I am Not an audiophile) I
just want to listen to tapes and FM. Suggestions, Best Buy?? I have run my
Van up to operating temp in the driveway( just today am going to license
it). But I never seem to get the radiator hot, I want to pressurize the
system to test for leaks, lots of heat from front vents at operating temps
but radiator still cold. Will I have to wait till I am driving it to get it
pressurized or because of the cold here in Nebraska will I need to wait
until warmer weather to see if when we had the radiator fixed that we got
all the leaks! Sorry to ramble on but I am finally going to be able to drive
it, maybe as soon as today! Remember I purchased "Sammy" in September 0f
2000 and have not go to enjoy driving in her yet!
Fred
1982 Vanagon Westy Diesel "Sammy"
1984 GMC Suburban Diesel 4 X 4 " The Beast"