I would only add that before proceeding you should take the reservoir cap
off in case there is some residual pressure, as was my case, when the van
sat overnight in the cool sea breeze and then heated somewhat over a very
hot day in the sun.  Even then the gush didn't rival Yellowstone...

JGS

84 1.9L Westfalia
Bleu Schtroumpf

----- Original Message -----
From: Blake Thornton <thornton@MATH.UTAH.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2001 7:15 PM
Subject: Re: Temp sensor II replacement

> You will not get a "gush" of coolant.  If you're fast, you should only get
> a very small amount.  Just change it and don't worry about it.