When properly maintained, a Vanagon cooling system will perform very well,
even with the air conditioner on full, in the heat and humidity of middle
GA.

John Lauterbach
Macon, GA
'84 DL

-----Original Message-----
From: LeeAnn Medlock <Phx13WS@aol.com>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Sunday, May 20, 2001 9:21 PM
Subject: Cooling in Arizona

Hi there list.

I recently bought my first Vanagon (85 Westy).  I have never bought any
water
cooled
Volkswagens, and living in Arizona, I am wondering just how temperamental
the
cooling system is.  Do I need to pay any special attention to it because it
is so hot out here?  I am not really looking forward to having any
overheating problems and other sorts like that, but I guess it is
inevitable.
What kind of coolants do I need?  Any suggestions are appreciated.  Thanks.
:)

LeeAnn