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• Re: Bleeding Coolant on a 2.1L syncro
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:09:06 -0500
  chris, easiest way to bleed the coolant is to park the van on an uphill, remove the upper grill, and use an 8mm wrench...
• Re: Water Temperature Light
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:58:32 -0800
  While on the subject of the coolant tank/sensor, how does the coolant sensor come out of the tank? Wanted to pull mine the...
• Re: Front radiator hoses - which goes where?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 27 May 2007 15:27:06 -0400
  Flex straight one (hot coolant from engine going foward) right side pipe, toward sliding door side Flex curve one (return line, cooler coolant, going...
• Re: Diesel Exapansion Tank Problem Solution
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 06:48:38 -0800
  ...From what I can see in ETKA, the '84-'85 diesel Vanagons use the same plastic coolant pipes as the waterboxers. Hoses that are...
• Re: Brass Coolant Connectors = Failure?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 07:54:59 -0500
  ...the brass barbed Ts and > pipe joining fittings for engine coolant where the coolant would go > over 160 degrees (as it would in a...
• Re: Blinking temperature light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:36:14 -0600
  ...You have to wait until the coolant cools back down to see if you have enough coolant in the expansion tank, while also making...
• Re: Cooling System Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:59:25 -0500
  I replaced my coolant reservoir with a rocky mountain westy tank. I parked the van on my driveway such that the radiator was down...
• fan switch or sensor, a busdepot question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 13:13:58 -0700
  ...What is needed is a small electric pump that will cycle coolant while the after-run coolant fan is on. Unless there is enough...
• Re: Coolant Tank Sensor popped out...how to tighten? Need answer asap.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 21:35:58 -0400
  ...Your coolant system was obviously overpressurized. If the overheating (maybe due to a clogged radiator) or overpressurizing (maybe due to combustion gasses entering the...
• Re: R rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:34:21 -0400
  ...Monday, August 24, 2009, 7:45 PM > > By joining them you create a shorter return route for the hot coolant > that does not include...
• coolant level
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:34:12 -0800
  gauges and lights are not nearly as a good as a good�nose,eye and brain.�� Knowing your coolant level is critical. It is...
• Re: Topping up coolant
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 13:37:50 -0700
  ...lost some coolant when my temp sensor came out of the > thermostat housing. > I assumed I had ost a lot of coolant since the...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 14:42:06 -0400
  At 01:47 PM 4/13/99 -0400, Jason Yasment wrote: > I'm going to give Prestone 5/150 Coolant a try. It is...
• Re: My turn for a cooling sys question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:35:01 -0700
  If the cap on the pressure bottle is working correctly, It will indeed suck coolant in from the overflow bottle with repeated warm up...
• Re: Comments on the Oil Cooler Upgrade Issue
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 03:06:06 EST
  ...As far as cooling the oil with coolant, there will be no measurable change in reversing the direction of coolant through the heat exchanger...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 22:41:42 -0700
  ...I've also used Havoline Dex cool or Prestone extended-life orange coolant now for 7 years. I use it in inline-fours and...
• Re: Wondering about coolant physics
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 19:34:02 -0500
  ...If you have tablespoons of coolant on the ground you do still have a leak. If you have the original coolant pipes I would...
• Re: Of blown coolant hoses and old radiators
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 18:38:11 -0700
  ...Of blown coolant hoses and old radiators > Hello folks, > > My 1991 has been popping coolant hoses off as of late. First it was the...
• Re: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:10:56 -0600
  ...I’m not a fan of the hot coolant smell. > > Most recent find is that I have many VC silicone hoses but have the...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:32:48 -0600
  ...They say that their "aluminum > core compatible" coolant is a suitable replacement. My mechanic said > something similar. > > What do folks here think? > > > > Joy -- David...
• Re: bleeding the coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 05:37:00 -0400
  ...put coolant on the ground or you can have an internal head gasket leak which would put exhaust gasses into the coolant. Was the...
• Re: Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 30 Jul 2013 03:10:39 +0000
  ...the back > of the van. > Inspection revealed drip directly above the coolant bottle bracket. > (Underside of bottle ) I could not flip the bottle over...
• Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part IV (last one!) :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 14:06:27 -0600
  ...Since the mid-1990�s, the proliferation of coolant colors has caused considerable confusion. All engine coolants use a glycol base but include different...
• Re: On road, Having problem, coolant related
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:19:15 -0500
  ...As long as the coolant is full and you have no leaks, you should be fine. Ken On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 3...
• Re: Coolant Leak - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 3 Sep 2015 15:56:20 -0700
  ...The cooler is mounted to the engine with one corner down, so naturally the coolant would drip from that corner. The cooler has been...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Apr 2012 17:58:04 -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...
• FW: rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 23:24:59 -0400
  ...If > it > remains wet, there is still coolant inside, as coolant will not dry while > in > the board. > > I try to limit my spending...
• Re: The Expansion tank story
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 09:36:48 -0400
  Ben, Thanks for your post! I have a new tank in my 84 westy, which was installed along with new larger coolant lines, which...
• Re: leaking head gasket
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 23:35:26 CDT
  ...maybe they get loose again? >He also insists that VW coolant is no better than other coolant, that >nowadays all coolant is designed to...
• Re: Red Blinky Light Issue
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:08:47 -0600
  ...If it leaks the back suction created during cooling should draw coolant ffrom the overflow tank into the expansion tank, but if the hose...
• Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 10 May 2016 13:37:45 -1000
  ...or coolant from the overflow bottle back to the pressure bottle through the Coolant Recovery Valve . lol..as far as I'm concerned ...like...
• Re: 84 oil gunk in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 18:17:57 -0400
  ...84 oil gunk in coolant > A head gasket is not responsible for oil getting into the coolant on the Wasserboxer. Do you have an...
• Re: Coolant top up and headlamps loose
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 17:41:22 -0400
  ...Coolant tank overflowed so I > > stopped engine and screwed top back on tank and reconnected hose. > > Ran engine again and coolant went down a...
• Re: (oops. Forgot Subject!) Lube Coolant Pump Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 22 May 2012 08:12:10 -0700
  ...If coolant pump R&R happens before my engine swap, hopefully the three nuts holding pump to head won't be seriously rusted in...
• Re: Loss of Power after carwash
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:13:43 -0600
  ...As it cools down coolant is drawn back out of the overflow tank > which should return to its previous level. An overflow tank that...
• Re: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Fri, 7 Oct 1994 19:10:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...If the filter is tight enough that it can catch the metallic debris that would be circulating through your coolant (chunks over 100 microns...
• Re: Reply to: Re: My Own Private FAQ
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Nov 1996 18:48:17 -0800
  > >> I wonder if there's a way to test the coolant for contaminents? I'm >getting > >ready to do a coolant change and I...
• Re: Help! Coolant Leak!!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 06:21:24 -0800
  On Wed, 26 Nov 1997 Erlaz@AOL.COM wrote: > I have developed another coolant leak but this time it appears to be coming > from...
• FOLLOW UP MINOR? COOLANT CATASTROPHE HELP NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - Chris ALmida
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:09:23 -0700
  ...We went back for her about two hours after we left her, added the last of the coolant I had to the expansion tank...
• Re: Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Mon, 7 Jul 2014 09:12:21 -0500
  Since we are talking coolants, I have a question. Is the water from my dehumidifier distilled enough for diluting antifreeze. Seems to me that...
• coolant leak when cold
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 11:29:41 -0500 (EST)
  86 Vanagon When it is very cold I end up with a puddle of coolant under van after driving. The puddle is near driver...
• Re: Coolant Alternatives & carpeting replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jess Lopatynski
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 22:01:08 -0400
  You are probably thinking of 'Sierra' brand coolant. Vw told me it is Ok to use, now about 4 years on my part. I...
• Re: Oil in the coolant
  Historical mailing list - Chris Tucci
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 00:38:25 -0500
  For the first time I have an oil slick in my coolant tank. Anybody encountered this symptom before? Not in Fritz, my '85 GL...
• Coolant prices
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 09:54:03 -0800
  As promised-- The Autobahn brand coolant at Stevens Creek VW parts is $14.80 per gallon. Use this price to get other VW dealers...
• 87 Vanagon Coolant Light?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Keener
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 06:06:57 -0700
  Hello, My light for low coolant will not stop flashing... I filled up the tank (not the one behind the tag) and it will...
• Re: Coolant problems
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 18:26:10 +0200
  ...Coolant problems > My wife had some coolant problems today and it turned out to be that > coolant was leaking (spurting) out past the o...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 09:08:56 -0700
  ...The need to remove all the air is also not required but you must check your coolant level each time you drive and top...
• Re: Changing coolant hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray Nemo
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 18:22:55 -0800
  ...Changing coolant hoses. This weekend I am tackling the task of replacing the long coolant pipes from engine to radiator. I already bought nice...
• Re: My Vanagons blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:38:39 -0500
  ...Go to the back and check the coolant level in the main pressure bottle, quickly before the coolant expands and pushes the air bubble...
• FYI===> Coolant Colors - what do they mean??
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 17:05:58 +0000
  ...Since the mid-1990�s, the proliferation of coolant colors has caused considerable confusion. All engine coolants use a glycol base but include different...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:52:16 -0600
  Actually, most cars since the Mid’60s have a Coolant Overflow & Recovery system but what makes the Vanagons Expansion Tank necessary is the lack...
• Re: Coolant flushing ?s
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 19:28:56 -0700
  Barry, Did you have blue coolant before? I may be wrong, but I think you have to get all the old blue stuff out...
• Re: anti ferrze coolant
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 20:12:39 -0400
  ...anti ferrze coolant > Where can one buy the blue stuff? Any flaps? > > Thanks, > D > > > -- > David /NJ > 85 Wolfsburg Westy "Beatrix" - > 90 Fox > http://home...
• Re: Bars leak, I was reading
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:46:16 -0500
  ...To bleed all the coolant out, take a garden hose, put a 3/4" iron coupling on it, and stick it in the top...
• Re: coolant tank cap
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 10:38:40 -0500
  ...the coolant pressure tank? > Does it twist off like a bottle cap,or does it pop off? I am referring > to > the coolant tank...
• Re: Syncro Coolant Hose
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 26 May 2009 15:20:32 -0400
  Robert, I have a full set of syncro coolant hoses in stock. I am away on a trip right now but if you can...
• new engine & bleeding
  Historical mailing list - jim&kim
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 11:58:33 -0700
  I have installed a new engine in my 83.5 westy and now have to add coolant.The system is now totally drained and...
• Re: Understanding the coolant flow on the 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 22:39:37 -0500
  ...Understanding the coolant flow on the 2.1L > In a message dated 4/2/02 7:07:03 PM, huotx@VIDEOTRON.CA writes: > > << I...
• Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Buck
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 01:03:13 EST
  ...it out, IN > > BIG FAT LETTERS that there is no other coolant to be used except VW's > > product, jawohl??? > > Nail in the coffin...
• Re: Anybody with a thermo scan gun and two minutes?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 11:02:20 EDT
  ...Coolant level drops -- either the system was not purged of air previously and the coolant air bleed ring around the engine bay is actually...