Interesting, I have owned Vanagons for a while now, since 2003, two automatics and one 4 speed. It is just recently that I have heard of this problem. So, new question is, if one is about to replace their radiator anyway, is there any experience on just how long the built in coolers last in replacement radiators? Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> That's on the vanagon. It is also identified, can't remember exactly
> the place due to seeing it in more than one place, as a potential
> dealbreaker for your engine and auto trans if it fails, which it does
> after so many years. Corrosion does that. Se my other post on a cooler
> tht does not connect to your engine coolant system.
> Dave B.
> On 04/05/12, J Stewart<fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:
> Is that on the Nissan or the Vanagon? Who is "they"?
> Jeff Stewart
> ----- Original Message -----
> > "They" say you should replace that cooler, along with some other
> > parts, on a regular basis. About 10-12 yrs, on that one.
> > Dave B.
> > On 04/04/12, J Stewart< fonman4277@COMCAST.NET > wrote:
> > Welllllllllll, wait a sec, design flaw? After all, these vehicles
> > are
> > all over 20 years old. A while back I was researching used SUVs and
> > the Nissan Pathfinder is well known for the same problem, with A LOT
> > less age and mileage. And Nissan will tell you take a hike as far as
> > covering repairs, which average $3,500.00. Jeff Stewart -----
> > Original
> > Message -----