This is a weak thermostat.  In other words, it opens
to soon.  Common problem after 4 years, in all Vw's.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2003, Jon Schaer wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> >
> > My Vanagon runs just above the LED.
> >
>
> I have just the opposite problem. Gauge reads very low. Never gets above 1/4
> at the hottest. Heat feels decent, but in deep winter falls a little short
> for all that air space. I can cover the entire radiator with cardboard all
> summer and it still barely gets to 1/2. Of course, the radiator fan rarely
> runs. I'm wondering if it's actually running too cool for best operation.
>
> Had to do a hose replacement summer '02. Could incorrect bleeding cause
> under-heating rather than over-heating?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jon Schaer
> Columbus, OH
> 85 GL
> 138,000
>