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Subject:Re: Running Hot/ No Fan Updated Update
From:Chip & Co.
Date:Thu, 11 Jun 1998 23:35:19 -0500

I would like more information on "pressure back-flushing". Is this a normal
radiator thing or specific to this shop and situation.
-Chip

Steve Manning wrote:

> Well, It's fixed. It was a clogged rad as far as the mechanic can tell. I
> took it to a friend's shop over an hour away who specializes in VW's and
> they had the same prob
> with other Vanagons. They pressure backflushed it and it blew chunks.
> Nice. I have to pick it up yet, but the mechanic claims it barely gets to
> t