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Subject:Re: so what's the skinny on water cooled Vanagons?
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:21:10 -0500

Wil Haslup wrote:
> So I'm seriously considering letting go of my '80 air cooled Vanagon in
> favor of a '91 a friend has.
>
>
> At this point I know to keep an eye open for leaks and antifreeze smell.
>  Any other significant areas of concern specifically on a '91?
>
> Thanks...
>

Use phosphate free coolant
Use Mobil 1
Keep your speed under 75 mph
Watch your fluid levels
Keep your crayons out of the sun

Larry A.