I've often wondered why turbo's engines don't have a pump to circulate the
oil through the turbo after shut down, thermostat controlled.

Mike

On 10/23/06 11:34 AM, "ROBERT DONALDS" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> wrote:

> The VR6 has a water pump for the turbo engines (my guess) that pumps after
> the engine is shut down the pump has 5/8ths fittings and would be a great
> add on to the
> camper heating systems to keep the water circulating after the engine is off
>
> I have one stashed and have yet to install it
>
> Bob Donalds
> Boston Engine
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lee Kouns" <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 3:26 AM
> Subject: Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..
>
>
>> I agree that using the rear heater for 5-10 minutes does a good job of
>> warming passengers sitting on the rear bench (for 20-45 minutes).  It
>> works even better when there is a blanket over the lap and legs of the
>> rear passenger(s).  The blanket really holds the heat close to the
>> passenger(s) and warms legs and lower bodies very quickly.  Much of the
>> heat stays trapped long after the heater and engine are turned off.
>> Lee Kouns
>> Ski vagabond
>>
>
>