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• Re: getting to heater cables and controls
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 11:32:39 -0500
  ...A manual coolant shut off valve located under the heater cover in front of the shift lever works the best, and is easy to...
• Re: Temp II sensor replacement
  Historical mailing list - dennis lockwood
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 18:59:58 -0800
  ...I have pulled the Temp II sensor, let the coolant flow out, replaced the sensor with a new one, poured the used coolant into...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 22 May 2014 14:30:45 -0500
  ...The reason for phosphate (phosphoric acid) in coolant is as a buffer. As a "tribasic" acid, it has three available hydrogen ions for buffering...
• Re: Coolant in the oil?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:18:14 -0800
  ...Usually the oil ends up in the coolant with a failed oil heat exchanger... On Mon, Feb 18, 2019, 12:49 PM Dan Lamb...
• Re: rear heater location (was Battery placement alternatives)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 10:36:13 -0500
  ...I can smell antifreeze/coolant when it gets warm and I > keep having to add a little coolant every week or so. It's...
• Re: Coolant bottle is out of whack!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:21:57 -0700
  ...Coolant bottle is out of whack! > Has anyone had their coolant bottle not line up after R&R their engine? I > bought a really...
• Re: Coolant leak from...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:13:55 -0500
  ...The coolant is coming from somewhere else. It could be from the water pump, or from a head seal leak. DMc On Wed, Dec...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Dec 2005 - Special issue (#2005-1013)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 20:54:16 -0800
  ...water cooled head leaks??? For my general education as I shop around I'm wondering how serious coolant leaks from head gaskets in water...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:01:07 -0500
  ...I am leaking ATF from the heads though, or maybe it's coolant, but it more smells, looks and feels like the reddish ATF...
• Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 22:00:49 -1000
  ...When you open the front heater, cold coolant > in the heater core flows to the radiator, warm coolant from the radiator > flows to the...
• Re: Red light in slow traffic, Help
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 08:02:49 -0800
  ...last time you changed coolant... what was the percent of coolant Vs water? are they any other signs of overheating other than the blinking...
• Re: extremely high coolant pressure
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 21:10:06 -0700
  ...Leaking compression gasses into the coolant through a misplaced head gasket ring. Take it to a shop that can sniff the coolant for exhaust...
• Re: overheating weirdness - expansion tank temporarily going empty
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 15:35:25 -0400
  ...when expansion tank emptied, the electrodes of the coolant level warning light switch would have been uncovered, causing the rapid rise of the tempertaure...
• Re: Erratic temp LED and gauge needle
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:35:37 +0000
  ...Did you check the coolant level? What you descibe is indicative of low coolant or a system that is air bound. When you start...
• Re: need help with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 14:52:33 -0500
  ...need help with coolant leak > > On Wed, 18 Dec 1996 10:40:19 -0600 you said: > >THis description isn't very precise, but I...
• Re: Coolant top up and headlamps loose
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 14:23:48 -0700
  ...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: to add or to flush-n-fill
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:25:00 -0400
  ...I was a messy job! Lost more than 2 >> quarts >> of coolant in the process. So any thoughts on weather I should just go...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:42:27 -0800
  On 12/12/14, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > So those VW engineers "intended" the blinking coolant light to first induce > a skeptical...
• Re: Oil Pressure Sensor/Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:32:08 -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: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:51:57 -0300
  So life has been just crazy and the Hyena ('88 WBX) has sat in the drive and dripped about 1/2 litre of coolant...
• Re: Diesel na is breathing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:11:16 -0800
  ...Diesel na is breathing coolant > Yellow Sub just sprayed coolant over the top of the engine. On a short > drive down the Baltimore 83...
• Re: Checking pressure cap function???
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 11:57:19 -0500
  I took a bad coolant cap and a short piece of hose and made a tester. It works fine for what it can do...
• Re: coolants The Dennis perspective!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 5 Apr 2020 09:47:40 -0700
  I really thought it was important to use a phosphate free coolant, so I have made that a point each time I change. Since...
• Re: coolant leak after long idle
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 17:55:52 -0700
  ...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: Bleeding the front radiator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 12:06:51 -0500
  ...A warm engine makes the coolant turn to vapor with the coolant system open. This makes bleeding difficult. Also, never add coolant to a...
• Re: Sealant on metal head gasket and green o-ring?
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Mon, 29 May 2000 08:22:08 -0600
  ----- Original Message ----- > Gary wrote: > > > > I've got an 85 passenger van and I'm getting combustion gas in the coolant. > > Heads were rebuilt about...
• Re: Checking pressure cap function???
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 09:02:51 -0500
  Doug, My van with it's 2.1L Wasserboxer took to blowing the coolant level sensor out of the coolant tank. Had to replace...
• Re: To bleed or not to bleed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:09:10 -0400
  ...I replaced the short piece of coolant hose (86 2wd Westy, 2.1) that connects that wicked coolant tower contraption to the long plastic...
• Re: Getting air out of the coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 13:08:28 -0700
  ...Getting air out of the coolant system I had to open the coolant lines (88 GL) to put a new gasket on my oil...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:55:04 -0800
  ...Sealant necessary for coolant hoses? I may be finding coolant leak from where the coolant hose is attached to the thermostat housing on my...
• Re: new engine & bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 09:29:38 -0400
  ...new engine & bleeding jim&kim wrote: > I have installed a new engine in my 83.5 westy and now have to add > coolant.The...
• IS THIS IT? Coolant level fluctuations in '91 Westie.
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 19:24:59 -0700
  ...for the first Wetwesties outing, I noticed that the coolant expansion tank of Fafner('91 Westie w/56,000 miles) got pretty high, even...
• Coolant thoughts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 6 Nov 2022 09:16:57 -0500
  Recently Mark described changing out coolant lines. My stock set up 84 blew lines from reservoir to H pipe I’m replacing those. But...
• Re: Coolant in the oil?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:29:33 -0500
  ...Or a broken head stud that is allowing coolant into the valve cover area. Either way, plan on a rebuilt engine. Ken On Mon...
• Temp gauge question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:25:15 -0400
  ...If I blew a coolant line that cause a major loss of coolant and the engine heated up as much as it did - then...
• Blowing Coolant Hoses Right and Left
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 21:51:26 -0500
  My '87 Vanagon has blown 5, yes 5 different coolant hoses since last Labor Day. I have spewed coolant (the good stuff) all over...
• Re: 84 Wasserboxer Coolant Level Light (U)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 21:12:43 -0400
  ...Related? Becoming discouraged. >> Is the container actually full while the light is on or is the coolant getting pushed out of the bottle while...
• J B Weld: My experience with
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Sep 1996 13:43:07 PST
  TWIMC; I used J B Weld as a temporary fix when my coolant level warning switch (located on the coolant expansion tank i.e...
• Was Re: Orange Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 26 May 1999 16:38:48 EDT
  A common misconception seems to be that this coolant will not mix with other coolants. Every time I have gone to my FLAPS to...
• strange cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike Hugill
  Wed, 26 May 1999 08:53:41 -0400
  ...On 2 occasions, coolant overflowed from over heating. The system coolant level seems fine. This scenerio only happens sometimes. Is there air in the...
• Coolant Bleeder Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 14:05:58 -0600
  Brownie, our 85 Wolfy Westphalia decided to blow a hose and take part of what I believe to be the Coolant Bleeder Assembly with...
• Re: basic skills for travel
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 15:07:15 -0400
  ...maybe change the oil & filter, Check the coolant level. Add coolant & maybe how to bleed the coolant system, Check the auto tranny fluid level...
• Orange Liquid on Rear Hatch
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 18:29:46 -0500
  ...I did not get a chance to investigate more, but I'm obviously concerned it may be a coolant leak. Would coolant show up...
• Re: White smoke? (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:27:17 -0400
  ...blown head gasket with a subsequent > internal coolant leak I've been able to smell the coolant in the > exhaust... even when the leak...
• Re: '85 GL manual - Draining old coolant
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:38:24 -0400
  Jeff Lincoln wrote: > what is the best way to get all of the old coolant out Remove the pushrod tin. Right between the pushrod...
• Overflow reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:28:27 -0800
  hi all, I understand how the coolant system works on a vanagon... but I have a question. If during a trip the overflow reservoir...
• Re: Coolant Pipe Around Engine Bay Opening
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:06:16 -0700
  ...Is this link? https://carparts4sale.com/cylinder-head-coolant-hose-line-pipe-86-91-vw-vanagon-t3-genuine-cp053257
• How easy is it to .....
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:20:46 -0700
  How easy is it to replace the AFM and the coolant temperature sensor? By 'coolant temperature sensor' I don't mean the sensor that...
• Coolant Smell
  Historical mailing list - Jim Meade
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 14:08:16 -0600 (CST)
  ...My 85 vanagon camper smells of coolant. In spite of searching, I can find no place there is a leak. Is there any device...
• Fellow list members,
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Graham
  Tue, 06 May 1997 22:40:09 -0600
  ...The coolant expansion tank on my 85 GL has a couple hairline cracks by the cap that allow coolant to escape under pressure. Does...
• Re: VDO coolant temp Gauge??
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 21:44:19 -0800
  > Anyone out there using a VDO coolant temp gauge. If so I would love to ask you a few questions to get some guidance...
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 13:02:04 -0500
  ...I asked because recently I had a coolant leak from one of the hoses connected to the oil cooler and had the LED flash...
• Re: followup - coolant gauge problem...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 12:13:17 -0700
  > > What if there's a big bubble in my radiator and the coolant doesn't > even reach the sensor there? I haven't bled...
• Re: oil leaks - was RE: Coolant leak in cold storage
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:27:14 -0700
  ...a look Cheers On 13-Feb-07, at 5:24 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > oil leaks - was RE: Coolant leak in cold storage >
• Re: New Car Dealers And Parts Prices-a service advisors
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:28:38 -0500
  On Jan 30, 2008, at 7:39 PM, Vdub Guy wrote: > I plan to flush my coolant system soon and replace it with VW...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:47:38 -0500
  ...That heat is also reflected in the > >coolant temperature reading. The two differ because the coolant > >measurement is made at a point where the...
• Re: Coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:40:21 -0500
  ...I know this is just a fault - but what? Got coolant, >> Sensor in tank is good. Bad circuit in the instrument pod?? That light...
• Re: distilled water for coolant - was New Car Dealers And Parts Prices-a service advisors
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:12:17 -0800
  ...distilled water for coolant - was New Car Dealers And Parts >Prices-a service advisors > > >>At 1/30/2008 05:28 PM, Allan Streib wrote...
• Re: Aluminum coolant tanks. Why?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 24 Jul 2021 13:39:30 -0400
  Hi Mark, In a earlier post Dennis mentioned that the GW tank has a visual way of seeing coolant level, not available in the...
• Re: Coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 15:11:29 -0400
  ...Coolant mystery >> >> OK folks, >> >> Be gentle here as coolant questions way to often end up with very scary responses. >> >> I’ve noticed that even...