Sounds like you are not getting good flow through the radiator at idle
speed. If the engine overheated to the point of stem, you need to check
the pressure cap, the thermostat, and the radiator itself. It is
possible for the radiator to crack internally allowing coolant to enter
and leave without actually flowing through. The overheat could have also
damaged the head gasket or cracked the head filling the system with
vapors.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Doug Alcock
Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 12:36 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: HELP! Van trouble on the road near Philly

Hi gang,
Making this short --- borrowing net access from campground owner. Lost
a tee connection in coolant system. Fixed it and re-filled coolant and
bled system. Cooling fan wouldn't come on. Ran wires to a switch on
the dash so I can turn ithe fan on when I want to. Engines overheats
when I idle for longer thana few minutes --- even with the fan going.
Does anyone have any sort of explanation for this. I have an 84 Westy
with an I4 conversion in it. HELP. Also -- could someone lookup and
send me shop recommendations near Green Lane PA --- 45 miles NW of
Philly.

Thanks in advance,
Doug

PS --- I'll be able to check e-mail this evening