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• Re: 87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:11:25 EDT
  ...The back of the Westy is covered in specks of coolant. Once I've manually equilabrated the coolant level, we're good to go...
• Ben's "crazy light" Coolant level relay/light part 1 (LONGGGGG)
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:25:25 -0700
  ...Coolant level relay/light part 1 (LONGGGGG) > Since my Red van coolant level/high temp light (the one behind the temps > needle in the...
• Re: Run engine without coolant for a few seconds?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 20:58:52 -0700
  ...On 4/9/08, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > Should be no problem firing it up BRIEFLY with no coolant. Unlike the...
• Re: Coolant color It's Friday!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Aug 2014 00:17:45 -0400
  ...and since there are now about half a dozen different types of coolant in use , it's not hard to find coolants that claim...
• Fwd: "Sierra " Brand Acceptable Vanagon Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 05:57:00 -0500
  ...I will have to drive 50 miles and pay $15/gal for > VW coolant. The local VW shop sells Sierra rather than VW coolant...
• Where is my coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:30:19 -0400
  I have a problem with my coolant system on a '84 wasserboxer. Before each trip I check the level, the main tank is full...
• Re: Time for a clutch? NOW coolant leak+
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 00:48:42 EST
  ...I noticed the coolant was low and then found the 8mm(?) hose from the bleeder valve to the crossover pipe on the 1.9L...
• Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 May 2005 17:40:23 -0400
  ...She lost the coolant and continued to drive until the engine was so hot it also lost oil pressure. Major coolant loss will always...
• Re: Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:21:52 -0700
  I see there is a coolant level sensor, but still, isn't it nice to see the amount of coolant through the translucent plastic...
• Re: exhaust gas into coolant system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 9 Nov 2010 19:54:36 -0800
  ...then use it to test the coolant for > exhaust gases. �If you detect exhaust gas in the coolant then shut down > the van. �Now...
• Re: blinking coolant indicator light on 91 Vanagon auto
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:49:31 -0400
  Charles, Are you sure it's to coolant light? The only reason I ask is that the coolant indicator doesn't have a buzzer...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:48:17 -0800
  ...coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement This is probably a stupid question but are there advantages to using the spring clamps as opposed...
• Coolant level warning light switch
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:16:46 -0700
  Can someone please tell me what the socket size is for the coolant level warning light switch for a 1986 2.1? Thanks BT
• Coolant Hose ID
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 17:33:01 -0800
  Can anyone tell me what the ID of the coolant return and feed hoses on an 83 diesel 1.6 are (they are the...
• engine pushing exhaust into coolant system
  Historical mailing list - John Mosley
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 06:20:51 -0500
  What is the best way to find out which cylinder is leaking exhaust into the coolant system? thanks jack 91 GL 84 wolfsburg
• Re: coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 12:35:58 -0700
  ...It connects to what I assume is the coolant pump with a flange, and also has a smaller "t" leading from the coolant pressure...
• overheating
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 15:49:24 -0800
  ...My observations show me that there are independant coolant lines that go to the front and rear heater cores. Also, the large coolant line...
• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:07:38 -0700
  ...hi, that would be a main coolant hose, going to a plastic main coolant pipe, and they have a metal insert in the end...
• Re: flashing LED
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 06:07:55 -0600
  ...74 Transporter Bus ("Buddy") >> >> If your coolant light is flashing either the coolant sensor is bad, >> the coolant is low, or there is air...
• Coolant leak with a happy ending :-)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 08:47:46 +1000
  ...A good detergent >and water seems to have done the trick as there is none of the >slightly greasy film left that coolant tends...
• Re: Expansion tank under pressure when cold?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:50:30 -0500
  ...Expansion tank under pressure when cold? My temp gauge is sporadically running a little high and I smell a faint sweet smell of coolant...
• Coolant Level Lightfix
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 01:02:37 -0700 (PDT)
  The relay for the coolant level light is located above the fuse panel and sits just about on top of the driver side fresh...
• coolant leak found (Coolant Disposal)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 22 Jan 1995 20:26:41 -0800 (PST)
  So John Gladu says: > What are we supposed to do with drained coolant these days? I imagine that > down-the-gutter is somehow harmful...
• antifreeze smell
  Historical mailing list
  30 Dec 96 10:51:00 EST
  ...I got so use to coolant leaks that I would do a walk around once a month sniffing for coolant. ted 84 GL (hasn...
• Re: flashing temp light
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 23:25:18 EDT
  ...Could this be linked to the malfunctioning wiper switch? Other ideas? >> could be air in coolant lines or most liely a faulty coolant level...
• Coolant leak found - easy fix
  Historical mailing list - Colin Carmichael
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 11:20:11 -0800
  The coolant leak is from the rear heater core. A fellow list member has offered to help me fix it - but first I have...
• Coolant for '85 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 14:45:43 -0400
  What are the latest thoughts on the best coolant to run in my '85 Westy? I have seen lots of recommendations for only using...
• Coolant bleed advice
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 16:22:00 +0000
  Hey Folks, Just wondering if anyone has a copy of the Boston Bob's guide to bleeding coolant, couldn't find it on Bob...
• Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 May 2016 19:54:38 -0400
  Darrel Boehler (inventor of the Digitool) swears by coolant pressure as the best real-time indicator of system trouble. Yrs, d At 07:37...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:44:33 -0500
  ...No evidence of coolant mixing with either the > transmission fluid or engine oil, and that much coolant would certainly > foam > oil. > > > > I'm wondering...
• Re: Coolant Level
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 16:31:54 -0700
  ...Checked the coolant level on the '91 over the weekend (while all was cool), the coolant was at the Minimum Level. Drove the '91...
• Re: Vanagon Head Gaskets (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 19:30:07 -0500 (CDT)
  ...why? cause the coolant "wears out" ... >> the corrosion inhibitors in the coolant grow weaker over time, and will >> eventually NOT be able to prevent...
• Re: Coolant leaking
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 16:42:20 -0700
  ...Coolant leaking After driving my 84 Vanagon I notice coolant coming from under the coolant expansion tank cap. I'm not sure if the...
• Re: 84 Cooling System Problem
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 09:37:48 +0100
  In the latter part of this summer I had raised levels of coolant in the refill tank, and raised temperatures on the gauge. Not...
• Coolant Leak from Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - DELGADOAJJ
  Thu, 14 May 1998 18:44:57 EDT
  ...I am almost 100% sure it's a crack in the expansion tank, since the coolant level sensor is relatively new (1yr). But before...
• Intermittent coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 21:11:57 -0400
  I have an intermittent coolant leak in my '84 1.9L. It looks like it may be coming from the water pump pulley or...
• More on Blinking Coolant Light
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 15:22:58 -0600
  ...After topping off the expansion tank and ensuring there was the proper level of coolant in the overflow tank I started him up and...
• Re: What Parts are need for Inline 4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 19:02:35 -0500
  On Mon, 4 Nov 2002, Kenneth Wilford wrote: > 1- Big Coolant Hose- $150 (068 121 101H) > 1- Secondary Coolant Hose- $99 (068 121 073G...
• Coolant Vapor and Liquid In Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Brown
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 13:41:23 -0400
  ...No leaks from the head gasket, leak down and compression is good, but plenty of coolant is shooting from the exhaust and coolant pressure...
• Re: Vanagon mechanic during the holidays? Or help with burst coolant pipe...
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 20:55:34 -0500
  ...Vanagon mechanic during the holidays? Or help with burst coolant pipe... Got someone to recommend? One of my coolant pipe just burts, seemingly just...
• Re: mech in northen VA
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 19:01:19 -0800
  ...However, I would also be interested in having an experienced listmember doing the coolant thing (and showing me how). How about a coolant changing...
• Re: Leaky rear heater
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 May 2020 19:30:50 +0000
  Jeff, how much fluid is missing from your coolant tank?  How fast is it going down? Dave B. -----Original Message----- From: Bruce Todd <beeceetee...
• Re: Another question Coolant hose fatigue
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:35:44 -0800
  ...Another question Coolant hose fatigue Not all. It is in a higher spot so you might lose a gallon and a half but not...
• Re: The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 09:09:22 -0700
  ...As I recall, you turn the key to run and that blinky light (coolant level warning in the center of the temp gauge, 84...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:04:41 -0500
  ...I'm thinking I might have pinched it while >> replacing one plastic white coolant pipes because it blew off at >> where it connects w...
• Re: Leak at coolant recovery tank
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 17:44:23 -0700
  ...At > least some of the leak is coming from around the > coolant level sensor at the > primary coolant reservior tank. When the head > gaskets...
• Re: My van makes coolant!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 07:21:18 -0700
  ...I don't know how much pressure is needed for coolant to be allowed past that expansion tank cap, but I bet it's...
• Re: Coolant Movement Problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 12:49:07 -0400
  ...If forces coolant from the main coolant tank into the expansion tank. Been there, done that. New seals fixed it. TEMiller ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 May 2016 20:15:25 -0400
  ...Filling the coolant reservoir... Anyone know the actual range of coolant system pressure our vanagons run at. The coolant absolutely expands and contracts, as...
• Re: Coolant expire date
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 15:48:27 -0500
  Scott, VW does have the blue coolant still. VW also has a pink coolant. I have bought the blue from my local VW dealer...
• Re: Coolant light mystery
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:35:38 -0600
  Pretty darn sure that that Coolant Level Probe in the Expansion Tank is nothing more sophisticated than a simple Switch > When the Probes are...
• Re: A Different Coolant Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 16:42:12 -0500
  Yes, but only after it had displaced a great deal of coolant. Jim On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Tom Carchrae...
• Re: Flashing Coolant Light
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 00:02:25 +1000
  ...I knew there was no serious problem because the coolant level was good and the temperature was normal.. I replaced the coolant level warning...
• Re: Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:47:29 -0700
  ...Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type I see there is a coolant level sensor, but still, isn't it nice to see...
• Re: Coolant sludge? (link to pics)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:38:29 -0800
  ...http://vanagonlinks.googlepages.com/coolantsludge in the coolant reservoir. Is it a sign of oil in coolant? If feels like "dirt" if anything. I...
• Re: Fw: Uh oh....No coolant in the tank
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 May 2005 11:14:51 -0500
  You got a problem all right! Could be nothing more than a hole in the line from the coolant tank over to the expansion...
• Re: Blinking coolant light woes
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 19 Feb 2017 09:45:14 -0700
  On 18 Feb , 2017, at 6:20 PM, Jim Felder wrote: > coolant cap/valve is essentially blocked That could be Part of the problem...
• [Fwd: Suspected leak ???]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 11:39:43 -0700
  Greetings Alain I have experienced similar problems with coolant loss where it remains normal for quite a period of time then drops over a...
• Re: low coolant indicator lamp
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 22:10:04 EDT
  ...I understand from the Bentley manual that the light is activated by two conditions, the first is when the coolant in the tank is...
• Re: Water pump project
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 01:52:10 -0400
  ...The coolant should never touch the bearings. Any modern coolant will have all the lubricant needed. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...