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>I have an 82 vanagon and I am thinking of installing an exterval oil
>cooler. I have a VDO temp guage on the sump and the temps are running
>around 230-250. I know that is too hot. I have brought it in to get
>checked out and they say that everything is fine with the cooling system.
>So I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on why it is getting so
>hot and how much and should I get an external cooler to hopefully solve
>the overheating problem.

250F is certainly getting up there.
I'd suggest make sure that your engine is running on all four cyls. Maybe a
compression & leakdown test.

-rick

Rick Gordon
Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
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