I  bought a rad from Bus Depot, about 5yrs ago .  Inexpensive, even with
shipping to the West coast .  Satisfactory.
On Jan 6, 2014 11:01 AM, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Robert and Tom.
>
> Hey Scott. I bought this used radiator knowing it might be no better,
> or worse, than the radiator (likely original) currently in the '88
> Westy. However. This Westy was sold to me as having 84,000 miles on
> it. There is possible proof of this. (document is a photocopy) But I
> think I see your point; the coolant, even if changed a few times would
> leave deposits over time and clog the radiator passages? This van may
> have sat unused for some time.
>
> A local mechanic suggested that there's are a few old coolant hoses
> that should be replaced sooner than later. Same for the coolant
> distribution tower. It may have a slight weep. I figured I might
> replace those parts, flush-replace coolant and install the used
> radiator all at the same time.
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
> On 1/5/14, Scott Daniel Foss <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>
> > 83 and up Vanagon radiators just fail to remove heat that well
> eventually.
> > It's a time-depedent thing ..
> > 15 yrs say ..it's due if there are any sginficant cooling system issues.
> >
> > a used one ..unless  you know it's only say 5 miles on it...
> > you just take your chances.
> > if a used one isn't up to the task they are usually not that hard to
> > swap out.
> >
> > I don't think I'd pay a lot for a used one ..say something like $ 100 ..
> > but for 50 why not give it a try , as long as you have time to gain
> > experience with it prior to a major life adventure trip.
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca
>
> '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p
>
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine Swap Group:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/d7gd5ej
>