i did finally measure it at 200* at the hottest point on the engine after
driving around for a bit. But from what i understand, thats not even ALL
that hott. My guage is nearly maxed out. I'll try putting my old Temp 2
Sensor back on and seeing if that makes a difference.

-Craig
'85GL

On 7/27/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> "No one expects the Spanish Inquisition."
>
> Its a Monty Python reference Scott.
>
> Watch it here;  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO68fUMWx3g
>
> On 7/27/07, Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> >
> > Nice to see your comments.
> > ( but before I forget, say more about this 'spanish inquistion' thing -
> I
> > don't get it yet .)
> >
> > well, there are Lots of weaknesses in vanagon cooling systems.
> > Just fundamentally, with so many parts, spread from one end of the van
> to
> > the other......
> > A very challenged cooling system, in general.
> >
> > Scott
> > www.turbovans.com
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Aristotle Sagan [mailto:killer.jupiter@gmail.com]
> > Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 12:20 PM
> > To: Scott Daniel - Shazam
> > Subject: Re: How Hot is To Hott?
> >
> > There is one weak link in the system.
> >
> > The weak link to the system is the temp sender in the radiator. I went
> > through a couple in the 6 years I owned my 84. It is an easy
> > replacement part. Do it.
> >
> > The second.. There are two, two weak links in the system.
> >
> > The second weak link is the thermostat. I always ran without, no
> > matter what anyone said, the engine ran fin, got up to temp, etc. Be
> > aware, I live in san jose california. Not exactly Detroit for vaarying
> > weather conditions.
> >
> > The third... There are three, three weak links in the system.
> >
> > The third weak link is the water pump. Make sure your's isn't weaping.
> > Sure sign os a WP gone bad.
> >
> > The fourth... There are four, four weak links in the system.
> >
> > The fourth weak link is the pressure cap on the expansion bottle. This
> > bugger can cause wierder problems than any or all of the above. Make
> > sure yours is good.
> >
> > And remember, No one expects the Spanish Inquisition.
> >
> > tim in san jose
> >
> >
> > On 7/27/07, Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> > > That sounds just perfect for temp.
> > > And the 180 to 150 difference shows the radiator is doing what it
> > should.
> > > And the rad fan coming on at low speed when it should - all sounds
> > normal.
> > >
> > > It's the single contact sensor that operates the gauge.
> > > Trying another, or a new,  temp gauge sender seems indicated to me.
> > > Or put a resistor in series to calibrate your gauge.
> > > Scott
> > > www.turbovans.com
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf
> > Of
> > > craig cowan
> > > Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 6:29 AM
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > Subject: Re: How Hot is To Hott?
> > >
> > > I just tested it with a Temp gun. The pipe going to the radiator (in
> the
> > > engine bay) is reading a consistant 180-185* with the heaters on (and
> > with
> > > the heaters off it didnt seem to change) yet the temp guage is still
> > clearly
> > > "HOTTTT". The return water from the radiator is about 150* and the fan
> > is
> > > working (at least on low).
> > >
> > > I recently replaced both temp sensors, could that be it? TEMP 1 is
> what
> > > works the guage isnt it?
> > >
> > > Any help is appreciated.
> > >
> > > -Craig
> > > '85GL
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Where ever you are, there you be. Unless you're driving my van, in
> > which case, you ain't got there yet.
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
>