Maybe RMW can make you one by modifying theirs:  http://www.rockymountainwesty.com/Vanagon_Aluminum_Expansion_Tank_p/025121403-al.htm  Or maybe you can modify your plumbing to use it.

 

Stuart

 

From: Ralph Meyermann [mailto:ralphmeyermann@gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 12:02 PM
To: Stuart MacMillan
Subject: Re: 82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed

 

I just recently had to replace/ have fabricated the  n/a coolant expansion tank. I may call around to possibly send mine in and get duplicated out of aluminum. May be costly

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy

On Jun 8, 2014 1:26 PM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

Here are some detailed instructions for converting:  http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=297989  How long can you expect a 32 year old used radiator to last?

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Frank Lee
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2014 8:01 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed

Apparently, 1982 diesel 1.6 na has a unique radiator. Up to 81' is
different. 83' onward is different.   My 82' radiator has failed. My daily
drive is down 15 days so far...

My shop says 82' diesel radiators air not out there from usual places.  We
have a good radiator shop here ready to refab' my tanks onto a new core.
BUT, looks like the suitable core is not out there, so far. No supplier has
found a radiator core yet.  "Back ordered" No further word.

Can anyone here improve my chances of getting off the MTA buses and back in
my  Westy Bus??  Part Source? Proper part mod? Substitution that works?

Frank
Yellow Sub