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• syncro coolant distribution tower
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 2 Oct 2022 09:37:15 -0700
  Since I'm replacing almost all of my coolant hoses I also want to replace the coolant distribution tower. The one I have is...
• Re: 2.1L Metal coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sun, 19 May 2019 20:25:02 -0400
  ...Ken On Sun, May 19, 2019, 5:57 PM Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote: > Looking for a decent used coolant pipe from the water...
• Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 22:45:46 -0400
  ...Inspection revealed drip directly above the coolant bottle bracket. (Underside of bottle ) I could not flip the bottle over or enough to see under...
• Re: Coolant hoses most likely to fail?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 May 2009 15:17:10 -0400
  At 01:23 PM 5/22/2009, John Reynolds wrote: >Does anyone know which coolant hoses are the one >most likely� to fail� - in...
• coolant bleeder
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 09:18 EDT
  Hello, I recently got my first watercooled westy and I was instructed on how to bleed air from the coolant system using the engine...
• Red coolant light faintly glowing (should I panic?)
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 01 Jul 1997 09:24:15 -0400
  ...The temperature needle reads normal, right in the middle--the coolant overflow and refill tanks are both full, no visible leaks, tanks don't...
• coolant
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:40:37 -0600
  My mechanic basically said any coolant made for aluminum block engines will work fine. Most coolant today which says 'protection for today's aluminum...
• Re: My Coolant Runneth Over
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:25:51 -0700
  Geo, If the overflow occurs after shutting off a hot engine, or after heavy loads on the engine, the coolant could be boiling. If...
• Re: bleeding system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:06:23 -0500
  ...Run a little longer, then fill the coolant expansion tank with proper coolant, put the pressure cap on, and you shouldn't have any...
• Re: white smoke?
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 09:04:47 -0700
  I thought that since diesel runs at no vacuum (compared to gasoline) the coolant does not even get sucked into the combustion chamber. On...
• Re: Coolant leak(trickle)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew M Fox
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 07:52:59 -1000
  make sure you have triple aaa or only go on short trips because when those suckers decide to go you may loose all coolant...
• Detecting coolant vapor
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 23:06:59 -0500
  Is there a DYI method for detecting the source of coolant vapor? I have a factory rebuilt WBX with about 60k on it and...
• 91 vanagon dripping coolant
  Historical mailing list - Judson Cook
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 20:50:12 -0600
  I noticed two drips of coolant coming from the bottom of the engine. I don't see any leaks around the filler or upper...
• Re: 86 Coolant Pressure Leak/Problem.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 19:02:15 -0700
  Chris, Did they flow test the radiator? Something is blocked if it builds pressure from the water pump trying to move coolant when the...
• Re: coolant fairies...
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:19:14 -0700
  Please, List--when you address this "coolant fairies" issue, make sure to post to the *whole list! I want to to learn what's...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:11:32 -0500
  I bought all my spring clamps from Bus Depot. The VW dealers also have them if your in a hurry and don't mind...
• Re: replacing oil cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 15:21:37 -0600
  I'm sure Ken's method would work great and it is a good idea to change you coolant. But when the o-ring...
• Re: Coolant expire date
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 16:14:46 -0700
  ...On 10/13/2013 1:48 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > Scott, VW does have the blue coolant still. VW also has a pink coolant...
• Re: blinking coolant light with full coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 15:16:48 -0600
  ...since I've never had a coolant light problem, I've never read a coolant light post, so though it may be the milliionth...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 10:11:47 -0400
  ...VW and coolant suppliers have moved on to G12+. It is an organic hybrid that mixes with both types. I can buy G12+ for...
• Re: overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 20:11:33 -0500
  ...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 expire date
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 19:37:27 -0500
  ...One can get phosphate free coolants in other brands. Zerex for one has one, as does Prestone. Most of the long life coolants are...
• Re: Coolant loss mystery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 18:39:36 -0500
  One of the worst things for a cooling system is the regular topping off of coolant. Every time you add coolant, you are also...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 25 Jun 2020 19:48:35 -0700
  If the coolant returning to the waterpump is really 225F then the radiator fan should be running constantly since that is above the rad...
• Re: Re Stopping the flashing coolant light for good
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:47:45 -0700
  ...I will now go back to the drawing board with my flashing coolant level light and make it work...A testimony like that one...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 4 Apr 2017 22:34:14 -0600
  This Thread is about "Anti-Freeze opinions" > What Coolant To Use ~ Not Change Intervals ~ The Orig' Poster > Michael Magnani ~ Asked this > "I'm wondering...
• Cooling System Warning Light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:57:13 +0000
  ...The coolant could be getting pulled down. Turning off the engine will allow the coolant burp back up when the pump stops making things...
• Fw: Karl update - for the guys in the www.vanagon.com chatroom
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 01:27:53 -0500
  ...and lots of >>caffeine! > >OK - I hope he starts adding pure coolant or at least mixed coolant - but >not water. He can use cheapo...
• Re: Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:55:32 -0800
  ...Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included) I'll make sure I have the coolant flow correct. Especially since I'm pretty sure...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Tue, 4 Apr 2017 21:13:59 -0700
  ...I read the ones with > coolant related subject titles. I guess I missed some thing, what's Dennis' > recommended coolant change interval? > Hopefully the...
• Bad parts getting worse?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 18 Mar 2017 18:15:44 +0000
  About a month ago I posted about a blinking coolant light problem. The real issue turned out to be that the coolant reservoir (euro...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_=E2=80=9CNew_temp_sensor_indicates_high=E2=80=9D_post?=
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 2 Jun 2021 12:28:57 -0400
  Just so we are sure we talking about the same sensor it’s this one right? https://www.gowesty.com/product/electrical/21262/coolant...
• Re: Update on leaking heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 18:10:25 -0800
  ...I am worried that I may > have > mixed my coolant percentage too low and I actually got freezing in the > coolant system. I need...
• Re: coolant options
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 23:12:26 EST
  ...fine for aluminum engines and these > require phosphate free coolant, it follows that the coolant is phosphate > free. > > so, which is correct? or, if...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Karen Doherty
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 11:12:19 -0400
  ...The temp sensor relies on the > coolant flowing past it. No coolant flow, no reading until such time that > the coolant is hot enough...
• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:01:51 -0700
  Hi Mark - Any evidence of chalky residual (dry) coolant in or around the engine bay? Bruce On Thu, Sep 22, 2022 at 7:59...
• Re: Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:04:51 -0500
  ...The coolant bottle cracked at the neck this year. That is 22 or 23 years without trouble. I got a new bottle from a...
• Re: Leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 13 May 2002 16:29:28 -0400
  I replaced the coolant distributor on my '88 Wolfy a little over a year ago. Unless things have changed recently, the only place I...
• Re: Help with coolant light flashing randomly - no leaks
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:00:55 -0400
  ...The engine is tight and > none of the hoses leak coolant. The coolant level is perfect. I > am having problems figuring out what to...
• Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:09:51 -0400
  Their is a relay in the a/c system that is to cut off the system when coolant reaches a certain temp.....Either that...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:54:24 -0500
  ...It is a friction device that relies on the coolant for survival. The glycol alone in coolant along with other additives takes care of...
• Re: Collant bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 1 Nov 1994 08:08:19 CST6CDT
  ...Collant bleeder valve > OK, so I finally got up enough energy to replace the coolant > in my 85 Vanagon and have the following question...
• Re: Vanagon coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 13:38:27 -0800
  ...If that is leaking coolant, then that's the good news. If it is leaking coolant elsewhere on the heater, then it's bad...
• Re: Diesel head replacement: it's ALIVE, coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 17:33:11 -0600
  ...Just enough > coolant any now (sitting level) to fill the tank. > > Which brings me to my question: I don't really "get" the instructions...
• can green coolant be phosphate-free?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 00:09:03 -0500 (CDT)
  Dear Waterboxers, I noticed that a friend's newly purchased '84 Westy has green coolant and suggested he had the dealer (from whom he...
• Re: ye olde blinking coolant level warning light
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:26:40 -0500
  ...ye olde blinking coolant level warning light > > I am thinking this is the capacitor in the gauge. here are the symptoms: > > -coolant tank is...
• Re: Coolant Again
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 08:13:13 -0700
  ...The chemistry of coolant is very sophisticated. When new the formulation "permanent" type coolants were introduced by the manufacturers a few years ago the...
• Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sun, 5 Dec 1999 11:41:58 -0600
  According to the guys at the VW dealer Vanagon's must use the blue Autobahn coolant because it contains silicates. Your claim that silicates...
• Re: Brrr - is it always so cold in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 06:40:44 EST
  John You wrote: "I installed an aux coolant pump used on Swedish BMW 3 series cars and I use it at slow RPM. I...
• Let's Talk Coolant Drainage (long)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 10 May 2012 20:15:44 -0700
  ...So anyway, I wanted to really flush out the system before putting in new coolant. We let all the old coolant flow out from...
• Re: blinking coolant light on 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:35:05 -0400
  At 08:08 AM 6/11/2002, Jeffrey R wrote: >Should the coolant level warning switch be replaced? If this coolant level >sensor is...
• My van makes coolant!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 20 Oct 2007 16:51:39 -0700
  ...Let the engine cool, and noticed that engine had sucked in a bit of coolant so I added a taste to bring the level...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:29:53 -0700
  ...Had not checked the hose clamps on the new stainless coolant pipes. I bet I could rig up my brake bleeder to pressurize the...
• Re: Coolant Tank and Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 15:15:02 -0600
  ...This keeps the coolant from draining out the > cap threads when things really heat up and the level is above the cap. > The protrusion...
• Re: Coolant System Pressurization Woes
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Ryan
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 21:13:27 EST
  In a message dated 3/31/2001 5:21:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, JKrevnov writes: << Why do you say that the coolant system...
• Re: Coolant drips from heads- AAAAAAAGGGGHHHHH!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 23:40:21 EST
  ...He was unfazed by coolant leaks from the water jacket gummies. He said that once it got cold enough they all will weep a...
• Re: Problem with Overheating with ABA conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 20:31:46 -0500
  Ken, if the coolant resevoir is too low you may still have issues with air trapped at the top of the coolant hose 90...
• Re: Coolant light mystery
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:26:01 -0400
  The original note was a short question asking why the coolant light would turn on and off at random times for no apparent reason...
• What's up with silicone coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:28:15 -0400
  Hi folks, I noticed in the Van Cafe RM sale flier silicone coolant hose set. Are these used with Stainless Steel or a alternative...
• Re: VW Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:23:40 -0700
  Hi all Vanagonians, Is the new red coolant from VW safe to use on 85 Vanagon engines? It states on the container "Aluminum compatible...