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Subject:Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
From:gary hradek
Date:Thu, 17 Jul 2003 08:00:24 -0700

Ken,
    The radiator was replaced by the previous owner.
I think my problem is a tired engine as it has
compression readings about 130 on all cylinders.   I
think that when going up hills a lot of heat moves
into the wrong spot instead of going out the exhaust?
Never loose any coolant.   Still if it is overbuilt
you would think it could handle this additional heat
load?
                gary
--- "kdlewis_wasting_time@access4less.net"
<kdlewis_wasting_time@access4less.net> wrote:
>
>  >  I think it is just a poorly designed system that
> works
> marginally.
>
> In the ten years I have owned my Transporter I can
> only
> recall the high speed fan coming on a few times. I
> believe
> the radiator, when working efficiently, to be over
> engineered. In fact it is cheerfully retained by the
> lunatic
> fringe after a V8 transplant.
> My point is, maybe you should consider taking your
> radiator
> out and having it professionally blasted out.
> Personally, I
> do not recommend the do-it-yourself system flush.
>
> Ken Lewis
> 86 Transporter Crew Cab, 60 T-5 Coupe
> http://neksiwel.20m.com/   O2 sensor monitor gadget,
> my
> cars, Vanagon Tech
> http://EB03.20m.com/  Everybus 2003 pictures
>

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