Hi David,

I wouldn't consider either condition normal. I would look into both a bit
further before getting too concerned as well...

For the oil light, search the archives...the possibilities range from a
slack spring, wrong filter, wrong grade of oil too the much worse...engine
and bearing wear, etc...

For the burp over, it almost sounds like your system may be gummed up,
running too hot, maybe air in the system. It definitely sounds like you need
to address an overheat situation before you cook this one. My normal (and I
live in Florida) is for the cooling fan to come on only while I have been
travelling at slow speeds or in traffic, it comes on for about maybe a
minute or so, then cycles off. The temp gauge while cruising stays just
below the led, at idle and at lights usually mid led to high led, then fan
cycles on, etc...that's if the AC is not already on and then it just stays
mid led in traffic...

In any case, I never have the expulsion of coolant...

Good to have you back in the fold, the rust just adds to the character, and
gives you something to talk about...

Dave
85 GL "Baby Bus"
85 "Goldy"

On 5/18/06, David Gunning <davidgunning@pivot.net> wrote:
>
> My oil lite comes on and goes off.  Mechanic advised that this sometimes
> happens and not to worry about it.  Engine temperature normally runs
> slightly below mid-range.  Notice that when engine idles for an extended
> period, especially in the summertime, and the temp gauge might go up to the
> three quarter level before the fan kicks-in, that if I shut the engine off
> before taking it for a short spin around the block, until the fan stops
> running, that the coolent backups via the coolent exspansion tank and
> belches and spills maybe a cup, or so, of coolent on the ground.
>
> Wondering if anyone can tell me if either of these vanagon
> mis-behaviorisms might be considered reasonably normal or I should I be
> concerned enough to take some sort of proactive measure?
>
> Haven't been a list member for a few years, please pardon the rust spots.
>
> Dave Gunning
> 85 Vanagon
>

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