On the off chance you have not, try bleeding the radiator.

Tom

On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 6:51 AM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:

> I know that I'm pushing the limits, without the head wind and warmer
> temperatures it was running below 200 and that is where I would like to try
> and  keep it
> under load and heat. I figure to do the radiator upgrade due to the
> original radiator is becoming scarce
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ  rd westy
> On Aug 28, 2013 7:31 AM, "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <
> kenwilfy@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Also, be aware that you are actually driving your van, with the new
> > engine, at the limit of what it can handle.  A westy camper, full of
> people
> > and their camping gear, towing a boat is most likely maxing out your GVWR
> > (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).  Try this as an experiment, go on a trip
> > with less people and stuff.  You should see lower temperatures because
> you
> > aren't pushing the vehicle.  You can't deny the laws of physics Ralph!
>  :-)
> >
> > Ken Wilford
> > John 3:16
> > www.vanagain.com
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 1:21 PM, ralph meyermann <
> ralphmeyermann@gmail.com
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ  rd westy
> >> On Aug 27, 2013 12:05 PM, "mark drillock" <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> > If you are not already running a newer radiator then that should be
> your
> >> > first step. Be sure to also use the 86+ fan temp switch so the fan
> will
> >> run
> >> > sooner and keep your temps from shooting as high first. Putting a
> newer
> >> rad
> >> > into an 82 means replacing the 82 plastic fan shroud with a later
> metal
> >> one
> >> > and also changing the mounts and hoses. The metal shroud comes in 2
> fan
> >> > motor sizes. Both sizes were used in all years from 83-91. The larger
> >> one
> >> > is mostly from 86+ with factory A/C. You could use the later small one
> >> to
> >> > keep it simple and reuse your existing fan/motor/wiring or get a later
> >> > larger fan/motor/shroud combo and do the extra wiring.
> >> >
> >> > These watercooled 82 vans are a small niche and not many people know
> >> much
> >> > about them. Some of us know too much.
> >> >
> >> > Mark
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > ralph meyermann wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> My apologies was supposed to be in the 212-219 and my extra temp
> >> sensor is
> >> >> in the neck coming out of the head. Was wondering on the old debate
> do
> >> >> aluminum radiators cool better? Was thinking better fan, anyone have
> >> any
> >> >> cfm specs? I know its a reach but there are very knowledgeable list
> >> >> members
> >> >> here!!
> >> >>
> >> >> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ  rd westy
> >> >> On Aug 27, 2013 11:38 AM, "mark drillock" <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >>  When VW started installing factory turbo diesel engines they
> increased
> >> >>> the
> >> >>> airflow capacity of the radiator fan assembly.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> You should consider upgrading to the much more powerful fan system
> >> fitted
> >> >>> to many of the US 86+ models. The larger motor and matching shroud
> are
> >> >>> simple bolt-in. Then some extra wiring MUST be done to support the
> >> >>> greater
> >> >>> amp draw of the more powerful fan motor.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Mark
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Thanks,
> > Ken Wilford
> > John 3:16
> > www.vanagain.com
> >
>