This caught my attention:

> Ben Wampler wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I've bled the system in my '85 Vanagon GL a couple times and it's
> still running kind of hot. The gauge stays around the white zone when
> cruising in town, but when I hit the highway (50-60 mph) it always
> stays around a bit above the red light in the middle. Is this too hot?
>
> After driving on the highway, if I open the engine compartment, the
> coolent reservoir is about half full of air. I open the top to let the
> air out without letter any water escape. Does this help getting air
> out of the system and if I keep doing this will it correct itself?
>
> Also, my AC doesn't seem to work at all. How expensive/dificult is it
> to getrecharged?
>
> Also, will JCWhitney and walmart replacement hubcaps fit my van?
>
> Thanks,
> Ben

The last time this happened to me the internal head sealing gaskets were
gone, and combustion gasses were getting into the coolant and ended up
in the reservoir.  If this keeps happening after four or five drives,
have it checked out by a good mechanic!

Also, A/C repair will be expensive due to the cost of Freon now, and any
14" wheel cover will fit the Vanagon.

Regarding the
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Stuart MacMillan
Manager, Case Program
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