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Subject:Re: Overheating during idling
From:EMZ
Date:Sat, 19 Apr 2003 23:53:46 -0400
System not holding pressure.  Common problem is the cap.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
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On Sun, 20 Apr 2003, Andrew Grebneff wrote:

> >Can anyone offer advice on the cause of overheating
> >during idling?  My 87 Syncro runs very cold on the
> >highway, but overheated today during a smog check, and
> >I've noticed that the temperature guage starts to rise
> >at long stop lights as well.  Thanks!
> >
> >Vee
> >87 Syncro Westy
> >85 Adventurewagen
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