Date:         Mon, 3 Jan 2000 07:15:21 -0500
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: # pumping water through stalled engine  (was: heating parked
              vanagon)
Comments: To: d t <tinkerman@USA.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <20000103051132.9052.qmail@nwcst322.netaddress.usa.net>
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    By looking  at the gas fired, water heater, that was
installed from the factory  it must. Is this the system you are plaining
on using?

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Sun, 2 Jan 2000, d t wrote:

> Hello Volks!
>
> First, I'd like to thank all for the great responses I get on this list.
> Then, I'd like to continue a thread I started about heating a parked vanagon:
> I want to circulate engine coolant through the engine EVEN WHEN IT'S TURNED
> OFF (using an external electric water pump).
> I know that the thermostat will be closed (that's even good, to conserve
> heat). Looking at the "approximate" wiring diagrams in my Haynes it seems that
> the core coolant circuit (motor -> water pump -> heater radiator) is
> independent from the thermostat/radiator circuit. The question is will the
> coolant pump pass coolant without too much resistance when it's not turning? I
> don't have one at hand, but since I guess it's a centrifugal pump, it should.
> Any confirmation from the experts here is truly appreceated.
>
> cheers,
>           T-man
>
>
> Cheers,
>             T-man
>
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