Date:         Sun, 12 Nov 2000 14:48:50 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET>
Subject:      Re: thermostat question
Comments: To: Mike Bauermeister <michael@BAUERMEISTER.COM>
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Be very careful of FLAPS purchased thermostats. The are more often than not the
incorrect one. I strongly suggest you take the time to get one from Ron at The
Bus Depot or Ken at Vanagain or one of the other list vendors. You know you will
have it right.

You might also consider keeping a spare thermostat and coolant level sensor in
your van as spare parts. I have had to replace both at least three times since I
bought my 88 van a little over two years ago.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Mike Bauermeister wrote:

> In cold weather my '89 westy never seems to reach operating temperature.  I
> also dont get much heat from the heater. I'm thinking it's the thermostat.
> To my amazement my local parts place had one so I grabbed it along with a
> gasket but before I start I thought I'd run this by the list.  Does my
> diagnosis seem correct? How tough is this job? Will I need to bleed and fill
> the system when I'm done?
> should I lay in suppies of expensive dealer-obtained coolant?
> Thanks-Mike