This is definitely an abnormal condition  i.e. your vehicle has a
problem. Our 85 had a very similar problem before I had the radiator
professionally "Blasted Out".

Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe

>I don't know how many of you Vanagon owners have shut their engines
>off, just to have it "boil over" or doing a grate deal of girgling - ...

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