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Subject:Re: no heat
From:Ken Lewis
Date:Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:09:05 -0500

Jeff,

I would cover the radiator and let it idle. It should heat up then. If it
doesn't then it isn't the thermostat.

Ken Lewis
http://neksiwel.20m.com/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Gellman" <jeffg@MIKOEXOTICWEAR.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 10:08 PM
Subject: [VANAGON] no heat

> my heating system decided to not blow out hot air on the day it is
> into the single digits...the only thing i can think of that i did is
> last week i filled up my antifreeze and after about 1 quart realized
> that i did not dilute it with 50/50 water to antifreeze, so is it
> possible that too much concentrated coolant is doing this...my engine
> heat gauge stays way below cold and does not even creep up after
> driving for an hour
>
> Jeff
>
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