My van runs in that range normally.  Like still kinda on the led, but just
above.

Has anyone swapped out the thermo?  Is your waterpump impeller slipping, the
occasional weird grinding noise coming from it?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Haydon" <DanHaydon@CORNERSTONESOFTWARE.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 8:02 AM
Subject: Need advice please....

Hi there,

I've posted in the past regarding my 91 GL and how all of the sudden it
began to both heat up quicker than usual and maintain a higher operating
temperature (right above the led light) . So far I've taken it to 2
mechanics and the problem persists. I've replaced the t-stat, checked the
radiator for blockage, and flushed/bled the coolant system. The fan is
working fine too.

The last mechanic said he checked the coolant reservoir for escaped gases
and did not seem to think that this is the problem. I find that hard to
believe though, since I can't think of any other reason why "all of the
sudden" my van heats up quickly and maintains a higher temp. I'm not leaking
coolant and other than this the motor sounds good...

My questions are these: Is it plausible that all of the sudden my temp gauge
would start behaving differently to make it look as if I'm running hotter?
and, does anyone else out there with a newer van experience a quick heat-up,
then operate on the high end of the coolant temp sensor? I've heard that
maybe a new expansion cap fixes things of this nature.....

I am at a loss for what to do and would hate to have to drive the Vanimal
off a cliff....please help!!!

Dan Haydon
Denver, CO