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• Coolant leak out of control
  Historical mailing list - Josh Monson
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 11:11:11 -0800
  ...Normally the van i just purchased leaks (imagine that) coolant over a period of 4-5 days before it needs a refill. Lately though...
• Re: Maple syrup
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 01:43:49 EST
  In a message dated 12/21/00 10:21:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, WarmerWagen@AOL.COM writes: << Materials for coolant are often obtained...
• Path of coolant in radiator
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 11:36:20 -0400
  Can anyone describe the path the coolant takes in the radiator? I understand ours are dual pass, but I don't know which way...
• Re: Coolant line complications - early vs. late vanagons.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 12:58:25 -0400
  > The problem with the earliest water-cooled vanagons was that > the coolant lines were metal (so they rust through). The > later vans (I believe...
• How to flush the system
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Tue, 18 Jun 96 17:11 CDT
  I need to drain all coolant from and flush my 86 Westy tomorrow. I remember disconnecting hoses the last time, but did not get...
• Oil in Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 13:30:02 -0500
  Hello all, My '82 Vanagon diesel has what appears to be oil in the coolant expansion tank. Any thoughts on it's origin? Could...
• WTB: coolant tubes
  Historical mailing list - John Stepto
  Wed, 13 Apr 2005 13:35:46 -0400
  I am looking for the coolant tubes that run from the engine compartment to the front of my '84 Westy. Do the plastic ones...
• Re: For Sale Plastic coolant tubes that fit the 83.5 to 85 with a 1.9
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:40:25 EDT
  i have a late 85 vanagon here for parts as well..has the plastic coolant lines, cast lower control arms, auto trans.. sounds like...
• coolant level sensor o-ring
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 13:29:57 -0700
  In an '88 Westy AT, is the seal for the coolant level sensor in the expansion tank a special o-ring, or just an...
• Re: pissing and moaning coolant
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 29 May 2003 20:21:14 -0700
  ...To the tune of almost every > week/ 350miles. > Where does the 1 gallon of coolant go every week, > and now every day. > Thru that...
• Re: temp light blinking
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 2 Feb 2022 10:47:13 -0800
  ...Remember...motor coolant > expands with temperature rise. The idea of a properly sealed system is > that as coolant expands, it overflows into the other...
• Re: R rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:03:48 -0700
  ...Monday, August 24, 2009, 7:45 PM By joining them you create a shorter return route for the hot coolant that does not include...
• Re: Coolant Thermostat Question
  Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 19:04:52 -0700
  ...i'd replace the >coolant temp sensor first ... it's cheaper and a lot easier to >replace. especially if the coolant temp gauge needle...
• More 2.1L coolant sys woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 23:13:16 -0500
  ...There is coolant in the overflow, but it never sucks back into the pressure tank. The system pressurizes and force coolant out the weakest...
• Re: Cost of Ownership
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 09:39:42 -0700
  ...This means the new buffers in the new coolant are immediately used up neutralizing the acidic nature of the remaining used coolant and for...
• Re: Coolant leak in cold storage
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:05:47 -0400
  ...Coolant leak in cold storage Yesterday I noticed a small amount of coolant has been leaking from my 1.9Lmotor. As I recall this...
• Re: Coolant level relay/light part 1 (LONGGGGG)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:21:03 -0500
  ...Funky little blinking light, that coolant light. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Benny boy wrote: > Since my Red van coolant level/high temp...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:45:04 -0500
  ...Low coolant will just flash the light. Over temp will flash the light and raise the gauge. The flashing light should get your attention...
• Re: Cooling system level?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 22:58:37 -0500
  ...Your heads are really really hot, and coolant can/will boil in them, causing the overflow you experienced - because of excess pressure. After a...
• Re: Air bubbles in coolant 2.1 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 09:53:33 -0700
  Hi all Here's an image of a hose from my engine bay cooling manifold, to the coolant "tower" https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso...
• Re: flashing coolant light
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 17:07:06 -0400
  ...flashing coolant light > Within the last week my coolant light has started flashing at start up each > morning. The light will begin flashing right...
• Re: was To buy or not to buy: 87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 31 May 2002 23:18:24 -0500
  ...Someone in a recent posting offering advice on whether to buy a Westy said they were concerned about the green coolant. My coolant is...
• Re: On the Vanagon Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 09:22:56 -0600
  ...BTW on a part that stated using straight coolant, dont. two of the leading manufacturers of coolants both point out that the density of...
• Re: Home Made version of "the easy-bleed" for de-airing your van's rad.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:58:49 -0700
  ...cooling? Maybe it expands more than the coolant when hot and forces more coolant into the coolant recovery tank* than would otherwise go there...
• Re: coolant leak after long idle
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:32:34 -0300
  ...When I came >out there was coolant flowing down the side of the second coolant tank, the >one that you access from the license...
• Re: this has me rethinking dexcool
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:59:07 -0700
  ...GM had a problem with coolant leakage through the intake manifold on these engines, and I'm guessing the lawyers probably sued the makers...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 16:03:24 -0400
  What are your guys thought on Vr12? it adds the additives back into your coolant and creates an optimal pH if you use it...
• Re: Coolant pipe inserts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 10:52:33 -0400
  ...Coolant pipe inserts Anybody have experience with the coolant pipe inserts from GoWesty? Also, I saw some plastic inserts at a FLAPS and thought...
• Re: coolant leak when cold
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 10:55:48 -0800 (PST)
  So Anthony Luscre says: > > 86 Vanagon > When it is very cold I end up with a puddle of coolant under van after driving. > The...
• Re: Replacing the Temperature Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 20:52:21 -0700
  ...I lost about 1 qt of coolant. But be careful, don't have >your face under the sender, coolant hurts your eyes. I think...
• Long road trip risk- coolant leaks
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 17:09:57 +0000
  ...Our '87 westy syncro currently has 84k miles and has never displayed any signs of coolant leaks or evaporation. I've replaced the fluid...
• Re: FFFFFFrydaye Re: Cleaning up coolant
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 15:29:13 -0400
  ...up the subflooring/soundboard >> underneath the carpet which has absorbed some coolant due to a rear >> heater leak? "Joel "The Rat" Walker" replied: >mouse...
• Re: 2.1 WBX eating coolant.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 05:48:34 -0700
  ...Sam --- Kenneth Madsen <ncc0778@CORP.ATTCANADA.CA> wrote: > I have to fill my coolant resevoir every 500-800 > miles. Is my beloved engine > sucking...
• Re: 87 Vanagon Coolant Light?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Hinchey
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 15:33:37 -0400
  ...The coolant light would blink and the gas guage would stop working (move towards empty). I found that by punching the dash (in a...
• Re: Smelling coolant suspect rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 12:23:54 -0800
  ...A small amount of coolant can make a lot >>> of vapor. Also, I would only open the valve part way. Coolant that flows to...
• Re: Green Cylinder O-rings
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Tue, 23 May 2000 21:58:37 EDT
  Marshall, I confirmed by gasket failure and the compression gas in the coolant with an "block tester"... you can get one of these at...
• Re: Coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Jun 2016 00:37:18 -0400
  All failures of combustion gasses getting into the coolant from the cylinder to head seal start out due to the suds failing to hold...
• Re: Brass Coolant Connectors = Failure?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 12:16:04 -0500
  ...Brass Coolant Connectors = Failure? > > The information throughout the Internet seems to be that brass barbed > fittings are good to 160 degrees (at 2XXpsi). > > I...
• Re: Leaky rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 15 May 2020 14:57:59 -0400
  ...I removed mine on list recommendation to prevent future coolant mess. I should check them but at the time I duct taped them and...
• Re: mixing coolants?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 18:35:27 -0500
  ...I haven't seen all that much coolant, but all of it has been neon green. I know this topic has been done to...
• Re: water pump replacement 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 21:56:17 -0500
  ...Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- > > I always understood that the stuff every one calls antifreeze in reality is > "Coolant" and coolants were also...
• Re: rear heater coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 09:51:03 -0700
  ...rear heater coolant leak > Well I discovered that my rear heater is leaking coolant. It appears to be > coming from the on off valve...
• Re: Epoxy and Coolant temp tolerance
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 11:45:04 -0600
  ...Epoxy and Coolant temp tolerance > I may have to use some HOUSEHOLD epoxy or super glue on the > coolant diversion block (distribution unit). Does...
• help:coolant leak puzzle????
  Historical mailing list - Hermann de Boer
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 19:45:03 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE></DIV> <P>My 89 syncro has a small puddle of coolant in the middle/front of...
• Automatic reply: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
  Historical mailing list - Vanderzanden Michael (DC-LP/SAL-US)
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:17:02 +0000
  I am out of the office. I will return on Friday, September 20. . Email will be checked and answered periodically. Please call my mobile...
• Coolant
  Historical mailing list - VJ
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 11:47:59 -0800
  Hello, I have an an 85 Vanagon and was thinking of changing the old coolant, which at present is a orange/pink color. I...
• Re: "Rescue Tape" Usage Note
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:38:34 -0800
  I think the blue coolant is still cheaper (per ounce) than Koolaid.... ;) Steven On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 5:58 PM, David Beierl...
• Coolant pipe (was leak down test)
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Tue, 27 May 1997 21:57:42 -0400
  Hey Guys, I took the leaking coolant pipe (left side) off and inspected it. It's more rusted than I first thought. Who's...
• Re: Request for Advice: Coolant Change, and Oil Coole r O-ring and Coolant Flange Change.
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 13:24:30 -0800
  There is no hope, it's inevitable. Brian G. Backus 86 Westy "new heads since 135,000" > I hope it proves to be the...
• coolant change
  Historical mailing list - madsen
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 01:28:28 -0500
  ...big move to B.C. :) How are you guys flushing your coolant system when its time to change? thanx Ken 87 GL Pics at...
• coolant recovery tank needed for 85
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 12:44:41 -0400
  Found some cracks in the coolant recovery tank (the one just before the expansion tank) and would like to replace. Anyone with a used...
• Re: power steering belt problem
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 17 May 2000 15:04:45 -0400
  You could leave the old belt disconnected, but looped around the coolant line. If the new one breaks, you could put the spare on...
• Re: Coolant Loss?
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 10:29:20 -0400
  ...leak...came back home and looked! taking off the spare tire, it was full of coolant... pierre a. lachance lac beauport, quebec [text/html]
• Re: ???NAPA Coolant Hoses???
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 11:07:20 -0300
  ...8:25, George Goff wrote: > Where can I find the listing of NAPA coolant hoses which can be used > on a Vanagon? > > Thanks, > George
• Re: Engine worries return
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:30:20 -0700
  ...could you easily blow > air through it or did it make a honking sound when you did so? > > My '88 also gushed coolant after...
• Re: morons (red coolant)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 10:56:00 -0400
  Just FYI but not too long ago my sister needed some red coolant for her '98 Golf. I found a supplier for this red...
• Re: overheating
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 19:51:02 -0700
  ...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: Sunday morning, radiator change
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 11:22:49 -0700
  ...vinyl tubing to the radiator bleeder and shove the other end into a bucket with a few inches of coolant in it. This allows...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:18:51 -0700
  ...2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched Hi all. After a recent 300 mile trip, noticed coolant bottle was empty, coolant expansion bottle about 1...
• Re: Coolant Overpressurization / Head Gasket Leak
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:33:46 -0500
  ...Coolant Overpressurization / Head Gasket Leak >> >> The morning after the 300 mile drive home from BBB I noticed that the >> coolant overfolw tank was full...