In a message dated 08/02/2007 11:33:18 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

It was  the radiator, partially cloggued, they were able to rebuilt the old
one as  the lower and upper part were not leaking. The thermostat was put
back and  the van properly bleeded, they are on the road again. They also did
a  pressure test, engine running and engine stop, both test were  successful.

Hot temp, heavy hill... it's when the cooling system is  working the hardest.
The flow was not good enough. The original post was  "Need input on radiator
problem", so i was right from the start. I have  confidence on my engine, but
she made me doubt that! Sadly, that engine  overheated a few time... that
proove one thing, the gauge in the dash of  the early van should have a
blinking light when the needle goes to  high.

Just si you know, just before, she had a drive axle that  literally explode
damaging the outpout shaft of the tranny, some other Mex  mechanic were also
able to fix that also. In the midle of  nowhere.

Thanks for your imput and comments, i have learn, again, a few  things.

Well, that's all good news  for you and your customer lady friend - BUT, this
just goes to prove more  solidly the great skills of the Mex Mechanos and
makes me wonder how I'm gonna  compete with them when I MOVE down there and set
up shop !

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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