Someday I'll figure out what folks think they are actually fixing by doing this. When the weather gets hot and the engine loading is up there the t-stat opening too early won’t help anything. 

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dan N
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 7:26 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Cooling system questions

what a coincidence... I replace the thermostat on my '88 GL yesterday.. I put in a 80°C thermostat (we live in So. Cal.), I also replace the the coolant sensor for gauge..

I topped up the main reservoir, test run, top up one more time and all went well...

if you have problem... this may help..

http://www.benplace.com/bleeding.htm

http://www.vanagonauts.com/By-the-Bentley193.htm