this sounds real good Darrell.... one question........I believe that in
colder weather, after the cool down, that the pressure goes to -? something,
that is when I get a small dribble as air is sucked into one spot on my new
head gaskets... cly #2 please raise your hand........I wonder if there is a
gauge that would read Plus & Minus?

Rob
87 Westy SyncroGL.....Cynosure 87k km
Moonstone Ont.
Syncro87@Hotmail.com

----- Original Message -----
From: Darrell Boehler <midwesty@MIDWEST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 1999 9:54 AM
Subject: coolant pressure gauge

> Hi Volks,
>     I have found and installed a new coolant pressure gauge on by wasser
> boxer.  Some on the list have been looking for more gauges  and I feel
this
> may be more important than any other to add to our dash or gauge panels. I
> have had hoses, heaters, radiators give way at times. With a coolant
> pressure gauge one will know quickly when / if there is a problem.  It is
a
> Teleflex  (teleflex.com) from overton's (overtons.com) .  It is standard 2
> inch size, white on black,  looks good. It is a 0-30 psi mechanical style
> and came with all the necessary plumbing including a 20 foot hose.
>     My 87 van runs 5 -10 psi of coolant pressure (varies with load) while
> driving and after shutdown rises to near 15 psi for about 10 minutes then
> drops off gradually to 0 in about 45 minutes.
>     It is sold by overton's as an accessory gauge for boat engine coolant
> pressure measurement. Thought I would pass this along incase someone else
is
> looking for a new toy to check out.  Shipping and all was just under $50.
> Darrell
>