Date:         Sun, 3 Mar 2002 18:27:02 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Subject:      Re: 85 vanagon heater don't heat
Comments: To: Jesper Johansen <jesper@PEDAL.DK>
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Jesper Johansen wrote:
>
> My Vanagon 85' won't make any heat! I have tried all I can think off
> I have bleeded it by the book, checked hoses, cleaned the system,
> But nothing. I have an aux. heater in the back that makes a little
> heat
> And only a little heat!!!
> It's like the water pump doesn't make the water flow to the heater.
> The water pump isn't an original pump is there a difference??
> But the motor doesn't get to hot how come???
>
> Any ides???
> Thanks Jesper

If your thermostat is stuck open, the engine and the coolant may not be
getting up to a reasonable temperature.  Does the temperature gauge go
up about halfway?
 Another possibility is that the hot water valve near the heater may not
be opening because the control is not connected properly.  If your
remove the spare tire and lay on the spare carrier (ouch) looking up you
will see the valve and can check the movement of its lever arm.

Larry A.