Mine has started running past the light.  Red light came on today with the
outside temp about 95.  Radiator fan works normally.  Rebuilt engine 20 k
ago.

Rats.

Mike

 On 6/26/03 3:33 PM, "Chris S" <mrvolkswagen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:

> It could be a few things.  For starters I would check the radiator fan
> function.  Does it come on when the engine gets hot?  Is the radiator itself
> hot or cold when the engine overheats?
>
> Chris S.
> '85 Westy
> www.knology.net/~vw/
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Shannon Mitchell" <vze4rq5j@VERIZON.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 7:44 AM
> Subject: Running VERY HOT 91 Vanagon
>
>
> 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
>
>