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Fw: Flashing Coolant light on a diesel van.
Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
Sat, 7 Apr 2001 19:45:21 -0400
...Flashing Coolant light on a diesel van. > Hi ...more problems! . > > ..the coolant lamp has just started flashing ....I key on and it starts > flashing...
Re: Overflow coolant Tank
Historical mailing list
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 02:53:43 EST
In a message dated 2/25/06 8:47:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, sade75@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > My coolant tank is completely full...
Re: replacing hose with minimal coolant loss
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 8 Dec 2014 17:21:20 -0600
Just remember that when you disconnect a hose from another hose, you can use clamps to reduce the loss of coolant to a teaspoon...
vr12 coolant additive
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Tue, 6 Dec 2016 20:25:28 -0500
Good People, I know to prevent head corrosion we have to flush the 4 gallons of coolant every 2 years. I'm contemplating after...
Re: Purging Cooling System
Historical mailing list - J. Meade
Sun, 15 Jan 1995 17:12:05 -0600 (CST)
Joel, Coolant reservoir is coolant reservoir, isn't it? Pressurized and connected to coolant system? The overflow tank is the one which you see...
Peeing coolant at gas station...
Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 11:55:00 EST
My 88 weekender has been drive fine until at the gas station after i shut off the engine, it peed coolant from somewhere near...
Coolant Flush
Historical mailing list - Randy Nunes
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:15:54 -0700
Hi Everyone! I decided that because we weren't going camping this weekend, that I would flush my coolant. I printed up some instructions...
Re: disappearing coolant??
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 16:00:50 -0700
--- Matt Heydon <matt@THEHEYDONS.COM> wrote: > I just had the coolant/anti-freeze flushed by my > local generic mechanic. Now > everyday for the last...
Re: flashing LED
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 05:34:36 -0600
If your coolant light is flashing either the coolant sensor is bad, the coolant is low, or there is air in the system. Regarding...
Re: Peeing coolant at gas station...
Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 08:16:16 -0800
Sounds like your coolant tank is cracked. Check around the cap and sensor. I had the same prob a couple of months ago. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eric...
Re: mystery of the missing coolant
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 18:31:01 -0700
> I'm losing coolant while parked. Can't find any leaks anywhere, coolant > level is normal in the refill tank just after driving, but...
Coolant problems
Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
Sat, 27 Sep 2003 20:37:05 -0400
My wife had some coolant problems today and it turned out to be that coolant was leaking (spurting) out past the o ring that...
Radiator in- replacing coolant question
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:57:44 -0400
...Both coolant bottles in the back are still full so when do I add the replacement coolant? Do I start it up and let...
Coolant Leak?
Historical mailing list - Janet Sanford
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:07:51 -0700
My overflow coolant tank keeps losing a small amount of coolant everyday, but there are no "puddles" under the car. It goes from Max...
Re: weak coolant - winter's approaching!
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Wed, 2 Dec 2009 18:44:28 -0800
...until Saturday? �I tested the coolant and the floaty balls > tell me I'm good until 20 degrees F. > > I found this info and...
Re: Coolant Problems - Texaco Extended Life Coolant
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Sun, 22 Aug 1999 01:48:35 -0400
...Coolant Problems - Texaco Extended Life Coolant > I was just about to do a flush and fill with Texaco Extended Life > Coolant. Is this stuff...
Re: Flashing coolant level lamp
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:53:03 -0400
...With engine cooled, I checked the coolant > level again: right between "min" and "max." > > Drove down today, mostly downhill or flat, NO flashing coolant...
coolant options
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Mon, 2 Jan 2006 01:20:35 +0000
hi list, shopping for adequate wbx coolant starts confusing me. shops only seem to have the all engines all makes prestone or similar coolant...
Re: coolant level sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 20 Aug 2000 22:40:02 -0700
...always a way to get busy :) Anyway, I pulled the connector plug on the top of the coolant level sensor and the contacts inside...
Re: DexCool in Canada (was Coolant Question)
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 17:22:07 -0500
You can use Canadian Tire LONG-LIFE coolant. It's "bad-stuff" free. Comes is a silver jug, and is orange in colur. Marshall...
Re: [Missing Coolant]
Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
Thu, 17 May 2001 10:45:58 MDT
...The coolant tank has dropped by two-thirds. I check the overflow tank, thinking the coolant cap is faulty, but nothing there. I've...
Coolant Diagram for Euro Carbed Water-cooled engine
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 12 Nov 2003 16:51:53 -0800
The intake manifold for European Carb'ed, water cooled vans have the coolant plumbed through the intake manifold. I would like to plumb my...
Re: DexCool in Canada (was Coolant Question)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:12:55 -0500
I used Texaco Havoline Coolant....Very Green stuff....for years in my "85 GL. Never had a coolant related problem ever....except when the...
Coolant Level
Historical mailing list - DABredesen
Mon, 17 Jun 2002 18:26:59 -0400
...Checked the coolant level on the '91 over the weekend (while all was cool), the coolant was at the Minimum Level. Drove the '91...
Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:23:05 -0400
...So there may have been some air in the system after they worked on it and it just sucked the coolant out of the...
Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:44:55 -0400
Do keep in mind that in the event of a coolant loss the temperature gauge is "after the fact" and you may be too...
Re: aiding cooling system by turning on heater blower
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Wed, 16 May 2001 12:54:45 -0500
...thats interesting too. >when you pull coolant into the heater core, is it not going to the radiator? >i thought that it would only...
Re: blinking coolant light solution
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:44:45 -0500
I replaced the coolant tank on my 87 Vanagon about a year ago. I arrived with a new coolant level sensor. When I flushed...
Re: Coolant temp warning lamp glitch?
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:23:28 -0700
...Coolant temp warning lamp glitch? > I searched the archives with "temperature warning red" and "coolant > warning red" as the seeds before posting this. **************** Better...
Re: Coolant - Have I screwd up my engine?
Historical mailing list - Gina
Thu, 3 Jun 2004 22:58:42 -0400
...But I would flush the system or otherwise > rectify the coolant heavy mix for proper cooling-- the recommended 50/50 > coolant/water ratio I...
Re: Coolant Question
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 08:11:20 -0700
...Coolant Question > Hi volks, > > I have "green" coolant in my 89 Westy. Is this a bad thing? I heard > someone mention that green is...
Re: Coolant Refill Procedure
Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 21:05:31 -0300
...This resulted in a burst hose and loss of coolant. While I have replaced the hose and added coolant, the red light flashes continuously...
Can I drain coolant from someplace more accessible?
Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:16:15 -0400
...Bentley says to drain coolant at head drain point. I'd rather not remove the shield beneath the head. Is there a place I...
Coolant Lines - How hot?
Historical mailing list - shawn luft
Sat, 12 Apr 2003 18:35:40 -0400
After a 15 minute drive at moderate speeds, the coolant lines on my '86 Camper GL are quite hot to the touch. What temp...
Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Thu, 29 Apr 2004 02:48:01 -0400
...NAPA anti- freeze/coolant, which is low in silicates "vw blue" implies phosphate free, organic acid(s) and silicates. example: factory coolant for vanagon...
Re: Coolant Low Level Light Useful?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:35:33 -0400
neil n wrote: > In the event of a sudden coolant loss, have others found that this > light gave enough warning so they could pull...
Re: Coolant problems
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 06:28:50 -0400
...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: Unsubscribe delete stop
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Fri, 8 Jan 2021 08:21:56 -0500
...I extracted about 8 ounces (250 mL) of > coolant from the pressurized coolant tank with the blue cap. I let the > coolant sit in...
Re: mean greenie Coolant pouring from tail pipe
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:27:36 +0000
The orange coolant give you orange meanies and I've seen the VW blue make big lumpy messes that actually blocked off hoses. The...
Re: Coolant leak questions
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 7 Sep 2003 22:46:58 -0500
...When the coolant begins to cool, back siphon action will draw the coolant out of the over flow tank into the over flow tube...
Re: Substitute Coolant
Historical mailing list - David W. Palmerston
Mon, 22 Jan 2001 16:57:32 -0800
...Substitute Coolant > > > What brand names of coolant can be used outside the expensive autobahn > coolant? > > Tim New > Los Angeles > [text/html]
Which coolant: blue, green or orange?
Historical mailing list - Mark Bus
Mon, 4 Aug 2003 08:32:22 -0700
...I will be changing the coolant every two years as recommended by other waterboxer owners. Which coolant should I use: the OEM blue that...
Re: Missing coolant
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:20:22 -0700
...Missing coolant Just when everything seems to be sorted out, it isn't. Son's '87 is losing over a quart of coolant every...
Re: coolant Saga Con't.
Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 08:13:19 -0400
...coolant Saga Con't. > On one of the discussion threads yesterday, someone mentioned that the > coolant is mixed 50/50 with water. I was...
Another question Coolant hose fatigue
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:38:03 -0800
...I am told by one parts house here locally that it is just regular 1 & 1/2 inch coolant hose cut to length. For...
Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 19 Dec 2015 18:13:20 -0800
...Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes for now you may try this Subaru coolant conditioner http://www.amazon.com/Subaru-SOA635071-Coolant-System...
Re: Coolant sensor LEAKING? (84 vanagon)
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Wed, 1 Dec 1999 12:26:34 -0700
Steve, When this happened to me on my '86 Syncro, I ended up replacing the sensor and the coolant tank. My guess is that...
Re: snow! Can we talk about heat now?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 5 Dec 2005 17:15:48 -0500
Check your coolant level.The front heater looses it's warm water first if the coolant level gets low.If it get too low...
Re: Missing coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 01:08:28 -0400
...Missing coolant Just when everything seems to be sorted out, it isn't. Son's '87 is losing over a quart of coolant every...
Re: coolant overflow tank
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:38:56 -0500
...Then when things cool down and the coolant contracts the vacuum valve opens to allow coolant to return from the recovery tank. Yes this...
Re: Blinking Coolant Light Mystery (to me)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 5 Feb 2006 21:51:00 -0600
...As it warms, the coolant will expand increasing the pressure on the cap and the coolant will flow into the overflow tank. Shut the...
Re: Coolant Draining
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:28:38 -0400
...Coolant Draining > > > > To purge the coolant in the engine I would fill the whole system with > > plain water, run it a few minutes then...
Re: weak coolant - winter's approaching!
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Wed, 2 Dec 2009 22:17:00 -0500
...weak coolant - winter's approaching! On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 6:38 PM, Mark <mbrush@gmail.com> wrote: > So here's a question...
Re: Coolant light 2.1L WBX
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Thu, 8 Dec 2016 22:43:06 -0600
...Coolant light 2.1L WBX Driving down the road, all needles where they should be, red coolant light comes on. Stop the car, check...
Re: Coolant Tank
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Fri, 25 Jun 1999 07:49:11 -0700
...I need a coolant tank and coolant level > sensor. My tank is > cracked and leaks. I have tried to repair it, but > the thermal...
Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 2 Mar 2018 00:57:18 -0500
> > Adding another read – the current description of GoWesty’s coolant alarm, > which they call a “Coolant Temp Alarm Kit” clearly states it does not...
Re: flashing coolant light purpose
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:44:29 -0400
At 08:35 PM 9/21/2011, Edward Maglott wrote: >So if you get a sudden loss of >coolant the gauge might not even...
coolant tank started leaking
Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
Sun, 27 Jun 2004 20:38:05 -0400
...Then later in the day, I noticed a coolant leak. It seems to be coming from the coolant tank, not the overflow (which is...
Re: coolant disposal
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:45:15 -0500
Most auto shops have a method to dispose of used coolant. Collect it and bring it to them. Here in NY, shops are required...
Re: coffee filter for dirty coolant?
Historical mailing list - --------
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:27:37 -0500
...You will need to sift the coolant, but eventually replace the filter a few times. Does and good job, but takes some time. Therefore...