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• Long pipes for coolant system??
  Historical mailing list - Mercedes Dzindzeleta
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 10:48:56 -0500
  ...NEED specifically the long coolant pipes for 1985 Westy. 1.9L Automatic 83-85 model pmail if you know where to get ASAP HELP...
• Re: Catastrophic failure of coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:39:40 -0400
  Steven Smith wrote: > I also seem to remember something about the coolant mix needing to be 50%? If true, that is sophisticated! Absolute myth...
• Re: Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 10:22:28 -0700
  >List, other than the blue VW stuff, what coolant would you recommend my 1991 Syncro Westy?< When I called GoWesty with this question a...
• Re: Coolant top up and headlamps loose
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 22:24:20 -0700
  ...It is > an internal bleeder to let trapped air escape into the main coolant tank > while coolant fills the hose leading to the thermostat...
• Re: Coolant top up and headlamps loose
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 14:41:13 -0700
  ...It is an internal bleeder to let trapped air escape into the main coolant tank while coolant fills the hose leading to the thermostat...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 16:03:28 -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: waterboxers in Mass./ coolant redux
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 21:17:56 -0500
  ...For my van I run GM's Phosphate Free orange biodegradable, 5 year coolant mixed to a 50/50 ratio with distilled water. I...
• Re: Vanagon overheating on trip
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 18 Jul 2015 13:48:40 -0400
  ...Can i open the coolant tank and move coolant from the expansion tank to the coolant tank without having to burp the system? I...
• Re: pissing and moaning coolant
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Thu, 29 May 2003 19:38:34 -0700
  ...Let it cool > down and took the > coolant cap off. Lots of air escaping, and much to my > surprise plenty > of coolant in the...
• Re: Coolant draining strategy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 13:05:54 -0700
  ...Coolant draining strategy? Mellow Yellow's 1.9 has the famous head gasket coolant leak, so I'll be pulling the engine. I need...
• Re: Replacing the Temperature Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 21:00:48 CDT
  ...so the coolant will be nice and COLD. the coolant stays hot enough to hurt (if not burn) for several hours after you shut...
• Re: How to do a coolant flush? 2.1L Auto 88
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:18:03 -0700
  ...Couple of years ago, Unca Joel wrote up a lengthy series on the latest in coolants. Based on that, I use Zerex G05. Still...
• Re: 2.1 is NOT overheating...sensor popped out of Coolant Tank...diagnosis???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 21:27:40 -0500
  ...BTDT! Try pulling the thermostat, put the coolant level sensor back in, and give it a hard run. If the sensor pops out again...
• Re: Has your Coolant Expansion Tank EXPLODED yet??!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Transue
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 02:07:56 -0500
  ...In addition to shooting out coolant, I think it introduced a bubble to the coolant system. I replaced my tank for $29.95 with...
• replacing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 15:08:33 -0400
  ...I replaced the coolant in my 85 Vanagon yesterday (the coolant level sender had busted off and tons of coolant boiled out). What occured...
• Re: Flashing light
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 18:54:10 -0500
  ...I think its leaking because I can see a small puddle of coolant on top of the resevoir where the sensor is. yes, it...
• Re: Das Blinkenlights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 24 Nov 2005 22:23:01 -0600
  If I understand how the system works, the circuit samples the resistance of the coolant. Depending on temperature, it takes a bit of time...
• Re: Re(2): Nervous about heads
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 19:47:29 -0800
  ...On a sealed and correctly operating system, when the engine cools, and the coolant contracts, the pressure becomes negative (quickly) and coolant is drawn...
• cooling system problem (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Davis
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 21:25:43 -0400
  ...What could have caused the coolant to overflow while the temp gauge still read "normal"? How is air getting in the system if coolant...
• AW: morons
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 12:31:56 -0700
  ...I'm just going by the WBX coolant tank warning label, to only use ethylene glycol based coolants. As long as it says ethylene...
• Re: Let's Talk Coolant Drainage (long)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 May 2012 07:39:16 -0700
  ...So i try and get all the coolant out (and captured) by draining/sucking/blowing, then refill with coolant and good water. One added...
• Drain/fill coolant loop w/o burping
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 10:45:17 -0500
  ...I just replaced my coolant using Mark Magee's method that he posted on 9.24.97 (titled as above.) It was so easy...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:24:08 +1100
  ...Mix distilled water with VW coolant or any other glycol based coolant and distilled water poses no problem in this regard. In fact, distilled...
• Re: coolant change
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 21:13:28 -0400
  ...coolant change Hi All, Just finished reading Bentley procedure and many archive posts regarding coolant change. Still some questions. Is it necessary to clamp...
• Coolant Bleeding Questions...need a Guru
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 18:27:27 -0700
  ...I had some questions about bleeding the air from my coolant system after repacing my expansion tank in my 2.1L 1990 Carat. Any...
• Re: distilled water for coolant - was New Car Dealers And Parts Prices-a service advisors
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:22:05 -0800
  What coolant are you talking about? I use the blue Pentosin and mixing is a must unless you are in -25. Michael. B <oddstray...
• Re: Lost coolant cap?
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:59:53 -0800
  ...The 2-way blue cap > dumps some coolant in it when the pressure exceeds the limit and it sucks > the coolant back in when...
• Re: Coolant Leak - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 11:13:09 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > John, just as likely the two small hoses carrying coolant through the oil > cooler. Difficult to get to. That's...
• Where's my coolant fluid going?
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:48:50 -0700
  ...The problem is that about 1/2 pint of coolant seems to disappear about every 200 miles. There's no sign of a leak...
• Re: No heat at stoplights.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 13:31:31 -0500
  Someone else suggested the no heat when stopped situation is normal during cold weather because the coolant temp drops. In my experience, and that...
• '90 Syncro cooling system failures
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 21:35:54 +0000
  ...97 ca 145236 km (changed with coolant flush - maintenance) coolant changed every two years with G11 coolant, set to -40. Van currently has 147900...
• '84 Westie head leaks coolant
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 16:21:50 -0600
  I have an 84 westie that started leaking coolant from the passenger side head. My 'dealyer' says I should do both heads, not just...
• Re: Coolant Leak, Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 12:52:45 -0600
  ...In the mornings, I > noticed a small coolant leak. Back here in San Diego, no leak. > > Anyone experienced a cold-weather only coolant leak...
• Re: no idle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 22:45:18 -0600
  Chances are that most of the coolant lost was just from the radiator. I've successfully topped off the radiator (after changing my coolant...
• Vanagon coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Tim Talevich
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 15:26:00 -0800
  ...I have small drips of what appears to be coolant (greenish tint) that is coming from mid-car, driver's side, right near the...
• Re: bleeding questions
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 15:10:46 -0800
  >i have been noticing that after a short drive i have >coolant backing up into the reserve tank of my 1.9l. >so i...
• Coolant Tank Sensor popped out...how to tighten? Need answer asap.
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 18:24:08 -0700
  ...My 1990 Carat has been leaking coolant after long uphills. Tonight I noticed the Coolant Expansion Tank Sensor is loose...it popped out. I...
• Re: coolant gauge problem...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 10:09:42 -0700
  > Afterward, the coolant temperature gauge just sits at the bottom of > the scale. The red coolant warning light blinks when I first turn on...
• low temp gauge reading need ideas...
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:37:13 -0500
  * Good thermostat (tested fine) * Appears to be correct level of coolant and bled * Gauge slowly started creeping lower all week * Heater (front and rear...
• Re: Coolant temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 4 May 2008 18:40:31 -0400
  ...Reynolds <kayakjr@comcast.net> wrote: > Can anyone tell me if the coolant gauge temperature sensor (in thermostat > housing - not the level sensor in the...
• Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 May 2005 17:14:05 -0500
  ...When my coolant hose going from the left head to > :::the coolant manifold split, the first indication of a problem was the > :::steam > :::coming...
• Re: Weep No More For Me
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 02:17:34 PDT
  ...If the coolant was pumped uphill and stayed there, >then > > the work done by the pump would be the the (mass the coolant moved...
• Re: Autobahn coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 09:03:05 -0600
  ...What's the deal here? Are these yahoos the only ones that > sell a coolant suitable for my Vanagon? I purchased 3 gallons, and...
• Re: Where's my coolant fluid going?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:27:33 -0700
  ...any chance that it's still getting air out a bit at a time ? and that is the 'coolant' that needs to replaced . ----- Original...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 12 Aug 2006 22:44:37 -0400
  ...running pure pg will cause the engine to run much hotter, maybe 250 deg F or higher, unless the coolant flow rate is increased...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 May 2014 09:28:40 -0700
  ...They also require bi-annual coolant changes to keep the warranty in force. Just be sure to stick with ethylene glycol based antifreeze, don...
• Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan--Radiator/Coolant Hell
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 16:31:03 -0700
  Depending on which "coolant level control unit" you have, IT can cause the temp needle to rise all the way if it is trying...
• Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Sat, 1 May 2004 10:56:05 -0400
  ...I have never seen any corrosion on the surfaces that the coolant normally comes in contact with. All of the corrosion has been on...
• Re: flashing LED
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 15:35:49 -0600
  ...But the coolant >>> level is >>> certainly NOT LOW and hasn't been and so it might just be THAT, >>> air in the >>> coolant system...
• Re: Help wanted!!!! here we go again - power problems in Custer, SD
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 10:15:19 -0700
  I also had a problem with the electrical connection on top of the coolant tank coming loose, which resulted in full-right swing of...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 17:17:21 -0700
  ...Coolant >> is cheaper than any engine. >> >> On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 4:26 PM, Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> > How do...
• Re: Troubleshooting Blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:07:24 -0600
  I believe this can happen because your coolant has too much proportion of syrup and not enough water. The colored syrup has less conductivity...
• Re: Coolant Refill Bottle/Rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 14 May 1997 11:48:58 -0800 (AKDT)
  If you have not had a look beneath the rear seat to check for coolant leaks at the rear heater core, I encourage you...
• Re: Cooling system weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 01:04:03 EDT
  ...When I stopped I noticed that the back window was sprinkled with coolant and the licence plate looked like someone had hit it with...
• bleeding the coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Jack Keegan
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 22:07:14 -0700
  So, today I parked my 85 GL on an incline, and followed the instructions for bleeding the coolant system because the coolant light had...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 17:00:25 -0500
  ...Coolant Drain - 2.1 L > > I need to drain some/all coolant in order to replace hoses on oil cooler > and coolant pump. From...
• coolant resevoir 025 121 403b a problem with busdepot coolant picture
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 09:09:25 -0800
  ...The resevoir inlet from the coolant ring is a larger size than the one in my van. The new hose from busdepot fits the...
• Re: Friends on the road - coolant leak - need some advice
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 17:26:38 -0400
  ...Tuesday, July 27, 2004 11:56 PM Subject: [VANAGON] Friends on the road - coolant leak - need some advice >.....He called me tonight from camp...
• Re: Help! 85 coolant circulation question...
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 14:38:12 -0500
  ...Help! 85 coolant circulation question... > Help! > > > > I was working on something else in the rear when I accidentally leaned > on and broke off the...
• Re: 2.1 Conversion-Trouble Bleeding Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 18:47:09 GMT
  ...Rev the engine this drives the coolant to the radiator top off the coolant and rev the engine a little more to see if...