Date:         Wed, 27 Sep 2000 22:22:37 -0400
Reply-To:     "Dan Rickert (by way of Derek Drew <derekdrew@rcn.com>)"
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From:         "Dan Rickert (by way of Derek Drew <derekdrew@rcn.com>)"
              <drickert@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Euro-Engine: 85 Volkswagen VANAGON, Cooling, engine temp
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1985 Volkswagen VANAGON 1.9 L

Trans:         Standard
VIN:           WV2ZB0250FH066148

Misc Data:     Waterboxer
Affected Item: engine temp
Condition:     overheats at idle

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When the van idles for an extended period the temp climbs
to red mark, Replaced thermostat because it was orig. When
driving, temp is normal, pulling long hill, temp is normal.
Fan comes on at normal radiator temp. Radiator is
cool(150-160 deg f) when engine is overheating. I suspect a
water pump not pumping enough, is there anything else I
should check?


Dan Rickert
drickert@thegrid.net
Owner/Technician
Almanor Import Repair
Clear Creek, California, USA

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___________________ TEST AND REPAIR DATA ___________________

TESTING AND RESULTS

radiator temp - 160 deg f
engine temp - 240 deg f

RELATED REPAIR HISTORY

replaced plastic hose couplings for leakage. pressure
tested system o.k. no combustion gasses present. test drove
normal temp.

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