Linda Bartnik wrote:
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> OK then, any ideas on what the problem may be?
> I can find no reason as to why it would be overheating.  All engine tin
> is in place.  The engine compartment seal is in place.  No crap in fan
> or blocking the fan grille.  Timing is set below stock spec.  I'm not
> driving it hard, brakes are in proper adjustment, etc etc.  What's
> making it overheat, if not the advance and/or low compression?
>
> Sean Bartnik
> Johnson City, Tennessee
> '81 Vanagon L Westfalia

One possable reason could be a partially constipated (blocked) Cat.

Tyrone
Big Pine Key, FL
87 Van. GL Syncro
etc.....