I have an 82 with a semi-new engine, and live in Denver.  My temps 
     also range from 180-210, hotter on the steeper climbs.  The guy I 
     bought the engine from suggested I install a Mesa External Oil cooler, 
     72 pane at least, and install it at a 45 degree angle in the cavity 
     under the sliding door.  This keeps it higher off the ground, 
     protecting it from the hazards of 'off road' but still in air flow.
     
     Anyone done something like this?
     
     john
     82 w/list sticker installed
     
     
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     Subject: oil question
     Author:  royjm@resort.brecknet.com at NBS-Internet-Gateway
     Date:    4/9/96 3:04 PM
     
     
     I have an 82 vanagon. <snip> ..This winter in Colorado the temps were 
     ranging around 180-210 around town and 250 when climbing mountain 
     passes. 
     <snip>...
     
     Thanks for your help. 
     Jared Roy