Every two years !  Do whatever you want, but I recommend and do my own van EVERY TWO YEARS !  I’ve torn many of these waterboxer engines apart so I know what the insides look like after all kinds of conditions.

> On Apr 5, 2017, at 12:29 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
> 
> John quite clearly asked how often he should drain and flush the cooling
> system. He hasn't changed it for 14 years!
> 
> "We need facts, not opinions.   I know that some of you repair vanagons
> for a living.  How often should I drain and flush the cooling system on
> my Vanagon;  The last time my Vanagon saw new coolant was August 2003
> What would you do if you were servicing my Vanagon?"

      Please note that I will be away from my business travelling from December 01 until April 30, 2017.  Parts orders will be processed although not as quickly as usual.  I will always be available for contact by E-mail.  If you phone your call will be addressed by Steven and he will either call you back or advise you to contact me directly by E-mail.  

Cheers, 
   
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster & Lionel Trains (Collection for sale <http://frankcondelli.com/trainsal.htm>)
Frank Condelli & Associates <http://www.frankcondelli.com/> - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
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