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• Re: Coolant filter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:30:52 -0400
  ...consider installing one is in a bypass circuit where a plugged filter cannot restrict the flow of coolant through the engine and radiator. Mike
• Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:53:01 -0700
  Ok- So I have a� friend who came over yesterday and soldered a one inch crack in one of the steel coolant pipes which...
• low speed fan on all the time while van is running
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:22:39 -0800
  On my 87 van the low speed coolant fan runs all the time while the van is running and only when the van is...
• Re: Coolant Low Level Light Useful?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:06:04 -0400
  ...That way if the >ground opens (coolant low) the light should go on. Hi Neil -- that won't work. Pmail me and we can...
• Leaking Sensor Port was: Coolant-Drain and Replace
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 10:52:24 -0700
  ...I did not have to drain and replace the coolant (did I?). Now my front hoses are leaking:( John-Reed Maffeo '86 Syncro - Glacie...
• Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 06:49:47 -0600
  ...Take 3 new waterboxers, one with > green ethylene, one with green propylene, and one with the $$$ 'special' > dealer coolant. Drive each 100K miles Actually...
• Re: New Coolant Hose Charts and Pricing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 16:58:45 -0500
  At 16:31 11/11/99 , KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: >I just finished putting together two new coolant hose charts and price lists >for...
• Re: wasser prayers worked!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 31 Dec 2000 12:19:59 -0800
  ...Actually, if it's too tight it can cause the water pump and alternator bearings to wear prematurly. > Also, maybe that stop leak coolant...
• coolant level sensor qs??
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 22:20:50 EST
  ...my coolant level sensor has decided to start leaking around the threads. what kind of sealant can i use to fix this? is blue...
• Coolant drips from heads- AAAAAAAGGGGHHHHH!
  Historical mailing list - brian M.
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:47:50 -0800
  So, once the coolant starts dripping-how long till total failure? It was below 0 here last nite- and when I got up this...
• Coolant level sensor - repeat breakage
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:54:41 +0000
  I had a coolant level sensor develop a split late last year, I replaced it and now with less than 1,000 miles since...
• Re: Silver 88 Wolfsburg with the coolant issue on the highway today...
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:40:41 -0400
  ...I then noticed dried coolant that leaked out from the day before right below one of the large hoses to left of the engine...
• Re: Faint coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 Sep 2015 14:49:12 -0700
  ...Faint coolant smell Bill: Already put dye in the coolant when I started looking for leaks. Neil, Stuart: I'd be hard pressed to...
• Euro-Engine: FIX 86 Volkswagen Vanagon, Cooling, Overflow tank
  Historical mailing list - "Michael Aiu Taber (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 21:13:07 -0400
  ...On long trips, customer smells coolant inside the van and outside, as if it is leaking somewhere. Mechanic has pressure tested coolant system and...
• Re: 87 Westie: Overheat light comes on with midrange temp!
  Historical mailing list - david kao
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 20:57:48 -0800
  ...The pressure of the combustion gas forces coolant back flows into the reserve tank. In a normal car low coolant level creats a vacuum...
• '84 problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 21:46:41 -0500
  ...The coolant hadn't been checked since coming out of winter storage and I figured as long as the bus was in the shop...
• Re: coolant leak story
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:52:14 -0800
  Don, I wasn't 'doubting' thelow coolant level warning. Not at all. I just shared in my post that the two readings made sense...
• Re: Coolant Strangeness
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:23:43 -0300
  ...After it came up to temperature, coolant begin bubbling into the tank from the hose coming from the coolant "ring" that encircles the engine...
• Bleeding Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Randy C. Nunes
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:25:29 -0400
  ...I believe I got a majority of the old coolant out. (Perhaps this is hope speaking here - but my coolant is now blue not...
• Re: Re Stopping the flashing coolant light for good
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:41:48 -0700
  ...Re Stopping the flashing coolant light for good > When a coolant leak causes your engine to fry, you will wish the light was > working...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 May 2010 07:33:11 -0700
  ...Change away with your antifreeze/coolant mix...your motor is still attacking itself.still it is probably the best thing to keep the fresh...
• Hot Water Heater
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 13:17:13 -0800
  ...Back in 1994, Dave routed hot coolant through a copper coil inserted in the water tank. He controlled the temp by controlling the flow...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 20:08:33 -0600
  ...It was found that when coolant pressure was applied to the sensor with sufficient force to blow it out of the expansion tank, the...
• Re: that sweet coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:59:53 -0800
  It only takes the tiniest amount of coolant leaking to make the smell. The fumes are poisonous, btw. I imagine the fumes kill brain...
• Re: Don't cry for me Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:51:43 -0500
  Failure of the rubber coolant gasket in a Waterboxer is a given; failure of the compression gasket is not. Unless the engine has been...
• Re: Leaky rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 15 May 2020 16:18:26 -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[2]: Coolant Temp Indications
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 08:01:41 -0800
  ...a > small leak in the coolant system. > > When there is a small leak, air can get into the coolant system. > The air in the...
• Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 May 2012 23:05:41 -0400
  ...In that application, one could refer to the oil as "liquid coolant", eh? :-) BenT sent from my electronic leash On May 18, 2012, at...
• Re: '88 Westy leaky rear heater core - HELP!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 06:06:03 -0500
  ...I have also seen a number of those stupid plastic bleeder screws break (small crack) leaking coolant all over the place. Got VW to...
• Re: Prestone
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 5 May 1999 08:14:33 -0400
  ...However, I've never had coolant stay in the van long enough to see any long term results. Of course, when I pick up...
• Re: 85 flashing coolant indicator
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 21:46:51 -0400
  ...1984 Vanagon with 200,000 plus miles Byron MacIntyre wrote: > The coolant light on my is possessed, it flashes inconsistently, > some days it flashes...
• Re: Epoxy and Coolant temp tolerance
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 08:29:46 -0800
  ...Does anyone > know if household (2 part) expoy or household super glue > will tolerate the temperatures of the coolant system? > Thanks, Malcolm -- Stuart MacMillan...
• Re: Coolant Bleeder Link Under Engine Cover
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 3 Jan 2023 11:29:13 -0500
  ...Coolant Bleeder Link Under Engine Cover >> >> Hoping someone can help me for the name of the part or parts. >> >> It's the plastic tube...
• Re: Cooling System Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:20:47 -0700
  ...Put the tank in, clamp the hoses to the new tank and then slowly > fill the tank with new coolant/distilled water mix. since...
• 87 Syncro cooling sys. problem
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 07:41:52 -0400 (EDT)
  ...There are no apparent leaks, no apparent combustion of coolant (actually it doesn't seem to lose coolant). He has changed the thermostat, the...
• Re: Strange water temp happenings
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 10:32:18 -0700
  Thanks for all the help! Investigation of the expansion tank revealed telltale deposits around the coolant level sensor. Since when I had the system...
• Re: Epoxy and Coolant temp tolerance
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 19:09:21 -0800
  ...Epoxy and Coolant temp tolerance > > > > I may have to use some HOUSEHOLD epoxy or super > glue on the > > coolant diversion block (distribution unit). Does...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:43:11 -0700
  ...Charles '85 Westy At 04:40 PM 9/7/2006, Charles McGehee wrote: >Here's where things stand with my blinking coolant level light...
• Re: Coolant Strangeness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:28:28 -0400
  ...After it came up to temperature, coolant begin bubbling into the tank from the hose coming from the coolant "ring" that encircles the engine...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 19:42:36 -0500
  ...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: Thermostat/Too cool
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 10:17:20 -0500 (EST)
  ...When the bleeder screw leaks the coolant will collect inside the black plastic housing that holds the heater core and fan which gave me...
• Water pump O ring replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Hicks
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 22:17:03 EST
  ...I noticed a puddle of coolant directly under the oil filter and began tracing the origin. It is pretty close quarters with all of...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 09:23:33 -0500
  ...it might not be air at all, but gases from combustion leaking into the coolant. It might more/just as likely be air being...
• Hot Water Heater
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 9 Nov 1997 23:20:59 -0800
  ...Back in 1994, Dave routed hot coolant through a copper coil inserted in the water tank. He controlled the temp by controlling the flow...
• 91 rear heater core-pulled it
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 16:13:32 -0500
  ...On my recent trip to vermont, the plastic 'valve' (where the coolant hoses connect to the core) opened its floodgates. I've gotten so...
• copper coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 22:45:58 -0400
  ...The coolant pipes (long, straightish Vinyl-coated metal ones that pass above the gas tank) have rotted, and one is now leaking massive amounts...
• Re: Epoxy and Coolant temp tolerance
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 12:14:52 -0600
  ...Epoxy and Coolant temp tolerance > Epoxy should work fine, but I doubt that the plastic used in this > fitting can be "welded" with super...
• Waiter! there's a heater core in my rotini!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 20:31:03 +0000
  ...Spiral formed brown plastic pieces that I can only guess served to increase the heat transfer from the coolant to the heater fins by...
• Temp 2 sensor installation question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 3 Sep 2015 07:33:45 -0400
  ...Will I lose a lot of coolant when I pull the sensor out? I have to crawl on the ground under the vehicle to...
• Re: Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 May 2012 22:19:18 -0400
  At 12:25 PM 5/25/2012, neil n wrote: >the coolant temp. Likely an indicator of a suspect rad. I see a coolant...
• Re: 1985 Steel Coolant Pipes and "Air Cooled" 1981 Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 17:58:04 -0800
  For USA/CA models there were 5 different pairs of long coolant pipes used. They differed in either diameter, shape, length, or some combination...
• Subie Coolant Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:40:19 -0400
  Hello again - Does anyone have an online ordering source for the Subaru Coolant Conditioner? THe place I usually order from says they are not...
• Coolant disappearing
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Dec 1995 00:03:27 GMT
  ...His coolant keeps disappearing. No leaks on the floor and he could not find any around the engine. He replaced the water pump with...
• Re: Antifreeze Propblem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 14:45:04 -0600
  I have run one of the Prestone phosphate free coolants without trouble. The container makes no mention of incompatability.. I thing I had the...
• Coolant Level too High..What does this mean?
  Historical mailing list - Munga Correa
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 12:01:58 EDT
  Hello--I am having a problem with my coolant tank..it usually reads right at the max level..but just recently I checked it...
• Coolant Level
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Sat, 11 May 2002 19:06:48 -0700
  ...I can't seem to find any leaks, but the coolant always seems to go right to the top of the top tube in...
• Re: What's wrong with that picture....
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 11:23:33 -0400
  >Now, my problem is that i cause that bending!!!!!! >The #4 piston rings where almost seized due to a faulty head gasket, coolant >was...
• Re: How to properly dispose of coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:02:56 -0400
  I clamp off the hoses as well, and if the coolant is near new, I collect it in a pan and funnel it back...
• Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 23:34:30 -0800
  On another note, I have a very small coolant leak coming from an upper head nut. I've never heard this mentioned and didn...
• Re: 87 Westy Engine Running Warm---At Wits End
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 17:59:08 -0500
  ...The thermocouple wire was sealed so that the coolant system >was sealed and operating at pressure.) >5. Coolant system has been pressure checked and...