Date:         Tue, 5 Feb 2002 00:49:36 -0800
Reply-To:     Ben McCafferty <ben@KBMC.NET>
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From:         Ben McCafferty <ben@KBMC.NET>
Subject:      Re: need help with a couple of questions...
Comments: To: Chris D'Amico <chrisdamico@YAHOO.COM>
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Below.
tx,
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."


> From: "Chris D'Amico" <chrisdamico@YAHOO.COM>
> Reply-To: "Chris D'Amico" <chrisdamico@YAHOO.COM>
> Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 12:19:09 -0800
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: need help with a couple of questions...
>
> hi all,
> been compiling some problems on the van that i need
> the list's help with.
> 1) are there two types of rad. fan switches, and how
> can you tell which one you have?

Peter at VolksCafe sells one that cuts in at a lower temperature.  He may be
able to tell you how to identify them.  Try emailing him, website is
www.volkscafe.com.

> 3)my cat. conv. is dead (broken up inside) and the
> engine has lost  power and is overheating...because of
> cat? will be replacing when it arrives today or
> tomorrow.

It is possible.  When my cat broke up, the chunk of honeycomb would turn
sideways, and block outflow under acceleration.  You can remove all the
material with a screwdriver until your new one comes in.  Blockage could
cause overheating as well.