Jon;
I fail to see how reversing the radiator hoses could have MUCH
detrimental affect let alone cause your symptoms. It sounds to me like
an overheating problem. Either stuck thermostat or you clogged the
radiator during the flushing.
Good Luck
Ken Lewis
kdlewis@juno.com
86 VW crewcab
85 VW Vanagon GL
60 356 coupe

On Fri, 3 Jan 1997 09:28:11 -0600 Jon Christensen <vvwca@primenet.com>
writes:
>Hi All,
>
>
>1.  Flushed system prior to removal of old engine
>6.  Attempt to bleed coolant system, but front rad. hose pops off
>8.  Dangling htr hose gets a hole while rubbing on a CV boot.
>10. Attempt to bleed & coolant conduit near gas tank ruptures!!!
>12. Attempt to bleed again, but lotsa bubbles, does not bleed.  I 
>14. Steve witnesses problems, determines rad. hoses are on arse 
>backwards     turning the water pump into an air pump!  <AAAARRRGGGHHH>
small   hose from the coolant tank to water pump splits.
>Jon Christensen        /V\      Membership Coordinator for the
>~Certified VW Nut      \W/        Vintage VW Club of America 
>vvwca@primenet.com             Co-Editor of the VVWCA Newsletter 
>http://www.concentric.net/~Vvwca     KC Kombis' NEATO Co-Rep 
>
>