Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
Subject:Re: Minimal Heat (2.1)
From:Roger Whittaker
Date:Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:33:07 -0800

Dear heatless
I sure hope you were able to solve your heat problem
ya know it is times like this--
when you need to do something in tight quarters on the engine --
that i miss the removable metal all the way up to the hatch lock ...
it certainly opens up the engine ..
good luck with your work ...
yours

On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 6:54 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ok, I have next to no heat in my bus. I've never had this issue before. My
> mind says it could be a stuck or dead thermostat. However, it has also been
> like -6 to -12 her all week so I have also considered it could just be too
> damn cold out :)
>
> Coolant levels are good - although the last few months I have has to add a
> bit about every two weeks or so (I see no leaks at all and do not see any
> signs of coolant in the oil).
>
> So I thought I'd replace the thermostat with a new one jusat to be sure.
> I've heard that can be a PITA. Any thoughts, tips, etc on my lack of heat
> and replacing the thermostat?
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '90 Carat (Grover)
> '86 (We call this one Parts)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>

--
roger w
From Proverbs:
Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up: a
servant who becomes king ...
----------------------------------------------------------
Explore printed work at: http://www.prliving.ca/
View the growing list of video work at:
http://revver.com/find/video/?query=LastonLastof&search_on=owners
and ... older work at
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7135104650374818257
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3259745150182742364