On Dec 15, 2007 12:49 PM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
>   My temp gauge is not going up in the cold weather like it should and I've
>   been looking in the archives for a good procedure.  I know they are there
>   but I cannot seem to find one with the archives or google searching.  Can
>   anyone out there point me in the right direction.  I'm most concerned about
>   getting the top bolts off without stripping them.
>
>   Thanks for the help!
>
>   Steven
>   90 Westy
>
Steven,
You could check here:

http://www.vanagonauts.com/19.11-Thermostat--2.1L-53.htm
Read the Comments section below the entry too.

Use new cover bolts with anti-seize paste when you replace the cover.
--
John Meeks

'91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN

Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm