Dave,

I live in Phoenix.

I can't speak for your Golf engine, but for the waterboxer, the fan
runs only at stop signs and in slow traffic.  Thus, I think that you
would do just fine driving to Phoenix if you don't use your air
conditioning.

That said, it is expected to be 117 degrees in Phoenix tomorrow.  If I
were you, I'd plan my trip to arrive at Affordable German well before
9AM when they open since you won't have AC and are not used to the heat
like us natives.  And, be sure of your route to Affordable German so
you won't have to drive around looking for the place.  Your overheating
problems, if there are any, will be on the Phoenix city streets.  If the
coolant gets too hot, just stop and let things cool off for a while.

Stay out of the sun and have an adventure!

Mike

------------------------ Original Message ------------------------
Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2016 17:58:10 -0500
From: David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Road trip problems oops

Hi There'
Almost forgot.  The road tripper, otherwise known as the bus, is a 1987
Westfalia with in-line Golf engine.  I hate it when people ask
questions and don't tell you what they're driving.

Dave B.