Don't know what's in the Bentley diagram, but the switches on my '84 and 85
is on the driver's side (US) just inside the lower grille.  Easy to take out
and probably easy to find.  Dealer catalog shows two different switches
depending on chassis #.  I think the break is at '85.

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: Root, Tim <TRoot@BRESNAN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 1999 9:55 AM
Subject: lower grill on 84/non-stock radiator?

> Thanks for the replies to my question about getting the lower grill out of
> my '84. It turns out that the connectors are some kind of non-screw
holding
> throw-away connectors that I got tired of messing with and just drilled
them
> out. I have been told I could get replacements at the dealer.
> A new question for the list.
> I got the radiator out and compared it to the Bentley diagram. The diagram
> shows the fan switch in the upper left side (as you look at the front of
the
> radiator). My radiator had a switch type connector/plug down on the lower
> right side, and looks to be larger than the one in the diagram. About 2
> inches in diameter or a little less. There is not a switch where there
> should be one.
> Does anybody know if this is a non-stock radiator?
>
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> If so, what is it from and where can I get one?
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> Thanks for your help in advance,
>
> Tim Root
> Portage, WI
> 84 Vanagon
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