Thermostat is cheaper but very doubtful at fault since your heaters are working.
If your rad is 21 years old it is may be clogged and coolant doesn't run thru
it. If you bled it did coolant come out thru bleeder outlet on top of rad?
Leaks?
Leon
85 Subwagen Westy

John Flaherty wrote:

> Thanks to all who replied. General consensus seems to be thermostat or
> radiator. Since the thermostat is much cheape, I'll start there. I'll let
> you know how it works out.
>
> Thanks,
> John Flaherty
> '84 GL "Insufficient Funds"
>
> > John Flaherty wrote:
> > >
> > > Subject says it all. Engines running hot (about 3/4 of the gauge) but
> the
> > > radiator is cold. I've bled it twice, no help. No evidence of leakage or
> > > internal head gasket problems. If I run both heaters, I can keep the
> needle
> > > centered. Ambient air temp in the 30's. Traffic and speed have no
> effect, it
> > > does it in the city and on the highway. I'm thinking thermostat. Would
> that
> > > cause these symptoms? Any other ideas out there?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > John Flaherty
> > > '84 GL Insufficient Funds