If you use the AC alot, you will find that resistor is a consumable item. Keep a spare. with regular use, they seem to last a season or two. A tired radiator that causes the fan to run a lot adds to the problem.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Connolly, Aircooled.Net" <john@AIRCOOLED.NET>
Date: Friday, July 21, 2006 12:19 pm
Subject: Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)

> I recently found a failed fan resistor in one of our vanagons, as
> usual LOW
> was inoperable. The resistor looked like toxic waste warmed over
> when I
> pulled the headlight assy. It took 5 minutes to change.
>
> I think 2 must check parts are the radiators and that fan
> resistor. They are
> at the end of their lifespan, and are not too expensive, CHANGE THEM.
>
> John
> Aircooled.Net Inc.
>