82 diesel Vanagon radiators are different than all other Vanagon
radiators. They mount differently, use different fan temp switches (2
separate ones, mounted high sadly), have a brake style bleeder valve,
use a different fan shroud, and are all metal.

Mark

David Brodbeck wrote:
>
> On Wed, 21 Aug 2002, Chuck Mathis wrote:
>
> > If you are real lucky or have been living right, the PO will not have
> > replaced the bleeder with a plain bolt.  Originally the bolt was slotted
> > through the threads so it did not have to be removed just loosened
> > enough to pass air.  If it starts to hiss as you loosen it you are in
> > luck.  If not get the gloves.
>
> Huh.  Mine looks a lot like a brake bleeder bolt, sort of a nipple with a
> hole in the end and hex sides near the bottom so you can grip it with a
> wrench. Is this what you're talking about?
>
>