On Fri, 23 May 2003, bob mendonca wrote:

> Our 88 Vanagon runs real good now that we replaced the transmission, but it
> tends to overheat while stuck in traffic or at a long signal light.  The
> temperature gauge goes up considerably.  We have found the only way to get
> the temp down again is to turn on the heater, which causes a lot of
> discomfort during the summer months.  Any ideas on how to correct this
> problem?

Does the radiator fan come on?  If not, figure out why and fix it before
you do anything else.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si