...shortly.

My completely new cooling system (parts replaced from stem to stern)
appears to be functioning correctly. I am able to leave the van idling
for extended periods with the temp gauge needle locked midway between
the LED and the high limit mark (this is a little warmer indication than
before I did this project, but I replaced all sensors along with
everything else, so it doesn't concern me.)

The radiator is new, as is the fan switch. The fan cycles on and off
like clockwork. I am currently running straight water, as I wanted to
make sure I had no leaks anywhere before I added coolant. Plus I have
bypassed the heater cores, and I need to replace the long lengths of
heater hose, so again there was no point in adding coolant to a system I
was going to open up again.

Because I am also replacing my calipers, wheel cylinders, brake hoses
and CV boots, the van isn't yet driveable, so for now it's "road test"
is limited to idling in my driveway. But the cooling system replacement
appears to be a success.

In addition to the above items, I am adding a power mirror to my
passenger door (to replace a manual one the PO installed) and replacing
my door panels with nicer ones.

Please p-mail me if anyone has comments, suggestions, criticism etc.

Dan