chris:

check to see if the radiator itself gets hot. if not, coolant isn't
flowing, perhaps due to a failed closed thermostat, or excessive air in
the system. if the intake hose to thermostat housing stays cold, this
suggests the same possibilities.

dan

On Thu, 2 Feb 2006 23:52:53 EST, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:

>85 vanagon was running hot...  so i replaced the radiator...  didnt solve
>anything..  needle still is way over the red dot...   any ideas?   and
yes, the
>heads are fine.. no leakage..coolant full..
>
>what else could cause the needle to be way over the red dot?
>
>thanks..
>chris