Not that I want to complain about my Vanagon NOT overheating, but my
engine temp. gauge barely comes off of Cold these days when the outside
temp. doesn't get over 60 degrees F.  When I start out in the morning,
35-40 F outside, it takes 5 to 10 minutes for it to start to warm up
inside.  Do you suppose the PO took out and left out the thermostat?  If
so, isn't it bad for the engine to not have the thermostat to help it
warm up quickly?  Am I totally off-base here?  Do Vanagons just take
that long to warm up normally?

Thanks,
Marc Perdue