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• Re: Coolant Drip!!!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 20:48:51 -0700
  ...It's the 90 that's dripping coolant. Keith On Aug 30, 2005, at 8:42 AM, Mike Collum wrote: > Which one is dripping...
• Re: Help with coolant light flashing randomly - no leaks
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:50:08 -0600
  Thanks for finding the cause of the @3$%!#*% blinking coolant light. You're a genius. This fixed it for my van. Alfred 85 Westy...
• Re: Formerly Rich Running 1.9l WBX Now Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 May 2010 10:41:05 -0400
  ...5) Pour as coolant as possible into pressure tank, (one with the pressure cap). Allow time for coolant to run down. 6) Start engine...
• Re: What's the difference???
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:41:42 -0400
  ...025121171 Coolant Flange Metal elbow/flange on > passenger side of engine block (attaches to coolant hose). Also > replaces plastic version. So I start digging...
• 87 Westy Coolant Temp Puzzle
  Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:14:01 -0400
  ...I don't believe that the coolant is hot for the following reasons: 1. The radiator fan doesn't turn on when the needle...
• Re: Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 12:34:42 -0700
  Brian, have you searched the archives for coolant bleeding procedures? It sounds like air in the system. I just flushed my system and when...
• Re: need help, oil in coolant (bit long)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 20:02:18 EST
  ...I did NOT see any oil in >the coolant when I left. In addition, the coolant level in the expansion >tank was lower than...
• Re: White smoke when cold
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 22:35:39 -0800
  ...since they all almost always use some coolant slowly. the only 'thing' about that is if it's real hot ..like 100 F the...
• Re: temp light blinking
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 1 Feb 2022 18:20:33 -0800
  Drove the camper 25 miles this afternoon (with available coolant in the cabin). LED never blinked, and after engine was warm, rode dead center...
• Re: coolant is a poison
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 00:04:08 -0800
  ...So, recycle your coolant in your porta-potti -it's will all end up in a sewer eventually. Seriously, coolant recyclers can recondition the...
• Re: Lost coolant cap?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 12 Jan 2018 23:46:18 +0000
  ...Lost coolant cap? Coolant cap...No.  Oil cap - yes!  I used to have a habit of propping the door open with the cap.  Until...
• Re: Was Can you run without coolant...Now How Badly Can You Abuse a WBX? (Very long)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:53:21 -0800
  ...I freaked out driving our 2.1 up the hill and back into barn with no > coolant once. > "Rubber Headgaskets"? What were they thinking...
• Re: Coolant Low Level Light Useful?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:51:09 -0700
  ...Like you think things are getting confusing, and want to take that feature out of the coolant gauge circuit, just temporarily, for troubleshooting reasons...
• Re: radiator fan sending unit, coolant
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 07:27:34 -0500
  ...radiator fan sending unit, coolant > pipes > > Woody > I replaced the sections of coolant pipe beside > the trany in my 84 with 2 > molded hoses...
• Throw in the Towel... Or not?...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 18:13:08 -0500
  ...The Van has not been idling right today and this past weekend I had to extract about 2 cups worth of coolant from the...
• T3 -Radiator removal question?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Brooks
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:01:48 EDT
  ...I want to try and clamp off the input and output hoses with my ez clamp-do-jobs so the system all the coolant...
• Blue coolant cap
  Historical mailing list - C Snyder
  Sun, 6 Jan 2019 21:20:29 +0000
  I bought a blue coolant cap  that is an off brand one for my 1987 Vanagon as the on on the van is leaking...
• Syncro Coolant Hose
  Historical mailing list - rdgabert
  Tue, 26 May 2009 10:46:13 -0400
  Hello, I am in need of the coolant hose that goes from the right cylinder head to the plastic water junction on my Syncro...
• Coolant boiling over
  Historical mailing list - Chas Hoakanson
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:46:02 EDT
  ...Pulled in to work today, to find coolant boiling in, and out of, the plastic reservoir in the rear. Didn't appear to be...
• Coolant Hose
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 21:29:13 -0800
  Hi All, After much trial and tribulation I have located the inside coolant leak. I thought it was the rear heater core but NOT...
• Re: What coolant is currently being used? Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 16:18:02 -0500
  George Wietor <wietorg@YAHOO.COM> writes: > Just bought another wasserboxer and am down to my last jug of the blue > coolant from the dealer...
• Re: HELP Flashing red temp light!
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 15:38:24 -0400
  ...If the coolant level drops a little, the light comes on. It really has nothing to do with actual temperature. Typically, when the coolant...
• Re: coolant pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 13:56:48 -0500
  ...The idea of a coolant pressure gauge is to indicate the coolant system is properly pressurized. If there is coolant pressure the wasser boxer...
• Engine worries return
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 Jul 2017 20:48:18 -0400
  ...It seemed to be getting air in the coolant system and then not bleeding out. I never identified the problem. A friend gave me...
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 May 2011 06:17:26 -0400
  If coolant level in the pressurized system can in any way what so ever be affected by parking angle you have a problem. You...
• Re: Coolant Flush
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 21:08:30 -0600
  ...The next time you drain your coolant you will really appreciate this modification / upgrade. You won't need to remove these covers again to...
• Re: Cooling Light Q?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 18 May 2004 06:36:40 -0500
  The coolant light will flash if there is not enough coolant in the reserve tank or if the coolant mixture is not right. There...
• Re: Smoke after head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:51:23 -0500
  ...You need to get that coolant oil mix out of the crankcase and creatively get some fresh oil in there. The coolant will quickly...
• Re: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 06:44:26 EDT
  ...a coolant system pressure checker. With the >combination of these two tools, the owner has much more ability to >identify early, and diagnose correctly...
• Re: Form Jay Leno's Garage
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 17:03:58 -0400
  ...Our coolant will eliminate all the corrosion factors > along > > > with the electrolysis. Our coolant is also phosphate free." > > > > > > On 4/1/2012 5:43...
• Re: overheating??!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 11:19:20 -0400
  ...At a lower pressure the coolant boiled at a lower temp causing coolant to be expelled creating a low condition. When this happens your...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:22:01 +0000
  Dave, that's the whole thing.  If cap or tank leaks, there is no way it can suck back in coolant.  It will only...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:38:49 -0700
  The coolant pulls heat from the heads ie the roof of the combustion chamber, the valve seats, the exhaust valve guides and ports and...
• Re: cooling system design / Reinvention of the Wheel Banished!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 06:57:36 -0500
  i have to agree with larry when he says that with the proper valving the radiator will self bleed into a coolant bottle. this...
• Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 1 Mar 2018 20:15:56 -0500
  Hi listers, I scanned the GW sale email and noticed the audible coolant temperature alarm. As a blind owner in the passenger seat I...
• Leak on 2.1 coolant line from pump--rubber coupling
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 18:53:42 -0700
  I posted yesterday night that my 90 MV (that is for sale) started using coolant on the highway. I was alerted by the low...
• Re: changing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 11:11:37 -0800
  ...changing coolant > > George Jannini wrote: > > > > Dan, you asked: > > > > << Where do you live? It cost me $100.00 to have the old coolant > flushed > > and...
• Re: Coolant Light Blinking-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 04:19:32 EDT
  ...Tonight as it cooled to a balmy 95, the coolant light kicked on while at a stop light after a short drive >> Check to...
• AT & Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Andrew M Fox
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 19:39:45 -1000
  ...Does anyone know where i can get or make a hand pump for putting some presssure on the coolant tank to check for leaks...
• Re: oil leaks - was RE: Coolant leak in cold storage
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:27:07 -0500
  ...To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM :::Subject: Re: oil leaks - was RE: Coolant leak in cold storage ::: :::Failing Dennis' suggestion of Power steering, look under...
• warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 08:15:58 -0800
  ...warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals Greetings Listees, The following article is largely speculation on my part, but I offer it...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:07:49 -0400
  ...New Tstat removed; Old Tstat re-installed; (coolant temp gauge needle stays middle of the LED; ECU readout 0.15 V; thermoscan of coolant...
• Re: Coolant Strangeness
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:15:58 -0700
  ...If there are excessive HC's there ....it's a combustion > gases getting into the coolant issue. >� It should not do what you are...
• Re: replacing hose with minimal coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 08:06:59 -0500
  ...I'd like to do this job with minimal loss of coolant if that's > > possible. I have some clamps designed to 'pinch' rubber...
• Re: Water temp warning light flashing
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 11 Nov 2014 09:22:15 -0800
  ...If the water temp warning light flashes again then it could be the coolant sensor on top of the main coolant reservoir (not the...
• Re: Subaru Coolant/Leak Stop
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:05:18 -0700
  ...drain it, let it sit overnight no coolant in it, and radiator cap removed ..... numerous steps. they swear, and guarantee, if you follow the...
• Re: '90 Westy 2.1L Coolant System Concerns
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 08:42:55 -0800
  First, you are wasting your money on the Dexcool by adding it to conventional coolant. It works fine as a coolant/antifreeze mixed this...
• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:29:41 -0700
  ...The van has likely been operating with a high coolant pressure in some situations. > > Second, after pressuring the system to 15psi I finally found...
• Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:52:09 -0800
  Joy, I've had Zerex in my Van for almost a year now with no coolant probs. had a leak develop from an expired...
• Re: Naive question - flashing red light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 14:42:43 -0400
  The flashing light was telling you that you were low on coolant and that gurgling was the coolant boiling violently warping heads and cooking...
• Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 01:27:52 -0800
  ...Coolant is corosive, with time, it will built coat of dry coolant and seal itself, i know, i have seen that lately in Mexico...
• Re: Thermostats and coolant additives
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 16 May 2001 20:49:49 -0700
  Blood is the best thing to fill your coolant system with. Its been around for millions of centuries and works in all climates. >From...
• Re: 85-H20 loss of coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:23:20 -0700
  ...85-H20 loss of coolant mystery > Of course, it is certainly possible that BOTH exhaust gas leakage into the > coolant AND a partially blocked...
• Drain/Fill Coolant Loop W/O Burping
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 21:17:08 -0500
  ...However due to previous coolant leaks same mech left in tap water for me to drive with to ensure all leaks in coolant loop...
• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:29:00 -0800
  HI Mark, I replaced all my coolant hoses last year and this summer found several small leaks and yes, you are right, those by...
• Re: Oil in Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 12:54:36 -0800
  ...either can be bypassed as a test btw ....undo and plug the coolant hoses going to them. then no coolant can get into the...
• Re: Can Coolant be flushed this way?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 May 1999 09:37:23 EDT
  I'm not very scientific about flushing coolant. I just unhook the two main lines on the left of the engine and flush in...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 07:41:42 -0400
  Jere, I have had AT fluid in my coolant (brownish sludge) since the first differential cooler blew last summer. It never totally goes away...
• Re: 91 GL Running hot still...what next?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 13:50:38 -0700
  ...The coolant won't circulate through the radiator unless it has someplace to go. Opening the bleed screw gives it a place to go...
• Re: Das Blinkenlights, continued
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 09:36:15 -0800
  ...The coolant was changed last spring by a competent VW mechanic using the blue VW coolant. If the sensor can detect a weak coolant...