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• Big Thanks and "Whew" (I hope)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 19:56:39 -0700
  ...At that time, I didn't see any coolant leaks, the power was "ok", so I thought I'd stick with that engine platform...
• Re: 90 Vanagon temp light flashing, needle ok- HELP
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sun, 31 Aug 1997 12:37:01 -0400
  ...The light is to indicate a low coolant level. The coolant level sensor is located in the cap of the plastic coolant tank at...
• Re: What coolants are ok?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 08:52:00 -0600
  ...recall, I asked them to check the coolant. Evidently they have something that can tell them if you have phosphate free coolant and if...
• Re: What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 01:10:33 -0500
  Listee David Beierl has written extensivley about the flashing coolant light. Should be in the archives. The 'extended flashing coolant light' culprit according to...
• Re: rear heater coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 19:57:14 -0800
  ...THe smell dissipates quickly and I cant notice any coolant loss in > engine. Any thoughts? > Thanks and Happy New Year to all! Oliver No...
• Re: Cold Weather Coolant Puddle Subaru Coolant conditioner.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:45:01 +0000
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• Low Coolant Warning LED
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 5 Aug 2021 22:39:16 -0600
  Could someone please explain what controls the initial Igni’ On Low Coolant Warning LED Flash Duration ~ Have 1 that won’t stop blinking,, Have...
• Expansion tanks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Wed, 20 Jul 2016 14:27:59 -0700
  I am on my 4th NEW coolant expansion tank in about a year. They leak at the seam. Any suggestions for a replacement? I...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 01:45:10 -0500
  ...Is the Webasto BBW46 for heating the cabin or heating the coolant? Jeff 85 Westfalia with cabin gas heater preheating heating the coolant which...
• Re: 2.1L Syncro coolant hose list
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:11:35 -0400
  > Does anyone have or have the link to a list of the coolant > hoses specific to a 2.1L Syncro with A/C? Does...
• Anyone ever rigged up a Coolant Pressure Gauge???
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 23:13:50 -0700
  ...Awhile back I came across something in the archives regarding using a vacuum/boost gauge to measure pressure/suction in the coolant tank of...
• I need Coolant pipes 85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - steven brendemuehl
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 07:47:58 -0500
  I need the coolant pipes from the pump to the heads. I am talking about those metal pipes. My 1.9 has some po...
• coolant temp sender ... where is sender located
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 20:36:47 -0500
  I am familiar with the relay screwed into the radiator with the 3 wires-but where is the coolant temp sender located-does it...
• Re: How to find out if engine was cooked?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 13:01:48 -0700
  > > Someone talked about checking the coolant for bubbles - is this doable on > the Vanagon? And how? > Start with the coolant pressure tank under the...
• Re: Replacement of coolant parts, Failure modes and using the temperature gauge after losing the water pump or massive amount of coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:40:49 -0400
  ...Replacement of coolant parts, Failure modes and using the temperature gauge after losing the water pump or massive amount of coolant. > > Another thing that...
• Overheating Blues on my 1990....Help!!!???
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 13:49:07 -0700
  ...This winter I had the heads redone as the result of bad head gasket and strangely corroded heads...the van had lost coolant due...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:44:10 -0700
  ...Coolant Loss- is it that time again? Thanks, Stuart...I'm befuddled...no coolant popping out of overflow... Heads look clean :-) I will give...
• Re: Blinking coolant light woes
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:38:54 -0500
  ...Made sure the coolant was as full as possible, and was mixed properly. > > It would not stop blinking at some point on a trip...
• Re: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:54:26 -0500
  ...24px"><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Do Not Use Steel Coolant Pipes.</FONT></DIV><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>There is a...
• Re: Gurgling coolant
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 3 May 1999 19:44:54 -0400
  Gurgling coolant in the radiator on engine shut off also will occur if the cooling system is not totally full. John ----- Original Message ----- From...
• radiator fan sending unit, coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:01:18 -0500
  ...I need to drain the system (one month after putting in Autobahn coolant!) anyway, because my coolant pipes are rotted. Bringing me to the...
• Re: air blowing into coolant truth and/or consequences
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 20:57:53 -0400
  ...Each time fresh coolant is added, so is new oxygen to help things corrode faster. Also, if combustion gas is getting into the cooling...
• Re: webasto coolant heater for sale bbw46
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 14:42:13 -0800
  ...Another thing are the ancillary coolant hoses that connect to the stock heater circuit. alistair On 9-Mar-11, at 2:12 PM, Matthew...
• Re: Brass Coolant Connectors = Failure?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 06:52:03 -0700
  ...Brass Coolant Connectors = Failure? | |I would think brass fittings would be good to over 1000 |degrees. Brass guides are pretty standard as valve guides...
• Re: Bad parts getting worse?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 18 Mar 2017 12:22:14 -0700
  ...I put that on a few weeks back after picking up two blue coolant caps at the same time. One of the coolant caps...
• Re: Coolant Bleeder Link Under Engine Cover
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 3 Jan 2023 10:54:54 -0800
  ...https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/us/volkswagen/vanagon/cooling/coolant-hoses-pipes.html On Tue, Jan 3, 2023 at 8:29 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:33:00 -0500
  ...Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines I thought that's what I said. DMc ---- Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote: > How about just changing your...
• Marvel Mysterie Oil & Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 18:10:28 +0000
  ...Fellow at VW shop told me he was USA rep on watercooled vanagone intro and was told to use VW coolant as other coolant...
• Re: Use Fuel Pressure Tester to Test Cooling System Pressure? (engine running)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 May 2017 17:46:38 -0400
  A gauge for coolant pressure should have full scale reading of at least 20-25 psi since you're expecting readings up to 15...
• Re: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Oct 94 11:27:20 ADT
  ...Life could be easier then(or if I owned an air-cooled) NO, don't dump the coolant, DON'T!! At least get it...
• Fw: Which side has internal Head leak...air being blown into cooing system
  Historical mailing list - jmatchet
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 23:13:35 -0400
  - >Can one tell by the condition of the spark plugs, which head has a leak? >I have airbubbles blowing out my coolant system...really...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 09:47:43 -0700
  ...Depending on mineral content and PH value you can affect the additives in the coolant, lowering it's protective properties. Also, salts and such...
• expanson tank nipple broken
  Historical mailing list - Lee Whetstone
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 12:44:30 -0600
  Hi, I have an 831/2 water-cooled westy, the coolant line that runs from the expansion tank to the little overflow tank is...
• Re: Head Leak
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:55:36 -0400
  ...My leak worked itself up to a very thin steady stream of coolant leaking once the engine warmed up. A few list member suggested...
• Antifreeze smell in the Vanagon (Sorta)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:10:58 -0400
  ...So, If you get That smell of antifreeze coolant in your Bus Check not only Coolant buy where the Pancake Syrup is. Just a...
• Re: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 07 Oct 94 15:09:13 EDT
  ...probably just another place for the coolant to leak out, though. i wonder if that Oberg super filter would work on coolant? joel
• Re: Coolant Hose Failure Survey
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 10:50:14 -0400
  I just replaced the 2 inch coolant pipe on the drivers side that runs from the water pump over to a 2 inch hose...
• Re: Bleeding a Tiico (Coolant)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 13:16:09 -0500
  ...Bleeding a Tiico (Coolant) Ive changed out my broken water pump, now I need to bleed the coolant system. Should I just follow my...
• Re: R rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:19:13 -0600
  ...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: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:03:45 +0000
  ...Too much pressure? The coolant will be dumped on the > ground. I have to top it up when the coolant is too low, under...
• Re: Where do you get your coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 22 May 2014 12:07:39 -0500
  ...They also require bi-annual > coolant changes to keep the warranty in force. > > Just be sure to stick with ethylene glycol based antifreeze, don...
• Ethylene Glycol Facts
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:31:24 -0500
  The only reason one should use distilled water in their coolant mixture is because their well is so hard or has high levels of...
• Re: How to bleed the cooling system???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 21:35:41 -0600
  ...If the level of the coolant > goes down, i add coolant. before shutting down the engine, i put back the > coolant cap. > I did...
• Re: Head Gaskets: Fall Leaky; Spring No Leaky
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 12:30:16 EDT
  ...On both occasions, it has not lost > any coolant. That's right; no leaks. > > Question 1: should I be worried about taking the > vehicle...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - steve meassick
  Mon, 3 Apr 2017 00:32:17 +0000
  ...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: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Sat, 1 May 2004 18:22:43 -0400
  ...I have never seen corrosion at the edge of the head where coolant contacts the head. I sure have seen it at the outer...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 13:33:58 -0700
  I believe the cooling system is designed to run at about 15psi with the valve on the coolant tank itself. If you pump the...
• Re: Another way to drain coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:43:25 -0800
  ...I now have three good alternative ways to drain coolant thanks to all of you. If I choose to remove the hoses near the...
• Re: Cooling System Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 09:00:21 -0400
  ...This is the part where I find out about > the coolant expansion tank, inside and to the left of the coolant reservoir, > where the...
• Re: Considering some big repairs and upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:25:02 +0000
  ...David McNeely My two cents, Do the fuel lines  Coolant, only if you see leaking or cracks Coolant tank, Try a new cap Or...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 17:52:34 -0600
  ...Missing coolant >> >> >> >> Old hoses leak microscopic amounts of coolant. Ive had it spray onto the > engine in such small quantities that it would evaporate...
• Re: Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018 10:54:20 -0700
  ...I put in fresh > coolant > > and the heater blew cold...but the temperature gauge didn't indicate > > "hot".... I've since learned. > > Never replaced...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:56:13 -0600
  If you're not looking to do a complete coolant change then begin by disconnecting the hose from the pressure tank to the water...
• Re: Coolant Strangeness
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:02:40 -0300
  ...If there are excessive HC's there ....it's a combustion > gases getting into the coolant issue. > It should not do what you are...
• the other head gasket leak...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 10:10:36 -0500 (EST)
  ...The cooling system then slowly loses coolant because air is being forced into it. The coolant is usually lost out of the refill tank...
• Re: Nervous about heads
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 09:49:44 -0800
  ...The '84 I just bought with a blown engine had coolant in the recovery tank, but the main tank was empty, the engine was...
• Re: Coolant part confusion - need some help!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 19:29:07 -0400
  ...On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 7:16 PM, Andrew Philbrick <herrschildkrote@gmail.com>wrote: > Hey Jeff, > > I recently replaced the coolant distributor in...
• REPAIR SAFETY - COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 19:39:57 -0500
  ...I had put the engine cover back on and had put away most of my tools when I heard a pop and hot coolant...
• Re: What Parts are need for Inline 4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 16:28:36 -0800
  ...I've been pondering this since I seem to have got my I4 running at an OK temp again with a jetta coolant bottle...
• Re: Coolant hose replacement/ Bleeding Question
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lofting
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:30:55 -0800
  I've had to add coolant to a hot running engine therefore I know it can be done, so I'd say yeah go...