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Subject:Re: Running VERY HOT 91 Vanagon
From:Shannon Mitchell
Date:Thu, 26 Jun 2003 07:56:23 -0400

Well I just took the coolant cap off and there was a bunch of pressure built
up...?  is this good?

Thanks
Shannon
----- Original Message -----
From: <vw4x4@fyi.net>
To: "Shannon Mitchell" <vze4rq5j@VERIZON.NET>
Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: Running VERY HOT 91 Vanagon

> First thing, check the system fro leaks,  make sure the system is
> holding pressure,
> and report back.
>                                              Eric
>
> Shannon Mitchell wrote:
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> >I am having problems with the van running very hot.. the temp gage is
past the light and with out the heat on it would max out!  I changed the
water pump 4 months ago... not sure if I bled the system right?  Could this
be the problem?  The cooling fan also isn't turning on what would cause
this?
> >What is the best way to "flush" the cooling system?
> >
> >any help would be great
> >Thanks
> >Shannon
> >91 Vanagon
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