Yeah, that’s an issue!  That old ’84 went 220k with one leaking head replacement by the dealer under warranty at 45k, and one water pump. 

 

Stuart

 

From: Jim Felder [mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 2:59 PM
To: Stuart MacMillan
Cc: Vanagon mailing list
Subject: Re: replacing hose with minimal coolant loss

 

I just can't seem to keep it in the car for that long!

 

Jim

On Dec 9, 2014, at 4:56 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

Good one!  That was a typo, I meant G-05, phosphate-free HOAT formula.

 

I ran Dexcool for 10 years (one flush and fill) in my ’84 with no problems, and G-05 is better.  Dexcool cause problems with some GM engines apparently. 

 

Use the overpriced VW purple long life if you prefer, or change the short life coolant every two years.  I’m getting too old for that drill that often, even with the Libby bong.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antifreeze 

 

Stuart

 

From: Jim Felder [mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 2:30 PM
To: Stuart MacMillan
Cc: Vanagon mailing list
Subject: Re: replacing hose with minimal coolant loss

 

 

 

On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 11:50 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

 I now use Zerex G-03 long life.

On a Vanagon? You are a true optimist, my man, in the category of an accordion player who carries a beeper!

 

Jim