It is possible that the gauge is not reading properly. I have the gauges
themselves go bad, (I have replaced 6 in the past 2 years). If the fan
comes on, then you know the engine is hot. If the fan comes on and the
gauge is still reading low, than the gauge is a problem.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Jon Schaer
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 6:26 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Need advice please....too cool?

----- 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