Date:         Wed, 31 Jul 2002 15:58:21 -0400
Reply-To:     "Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)" <Jeff.Warner@DSIO.DLA.MIL>
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From:         "Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)" <Jeff.Warner@DSIO.DLA.MIL>
Subject:      Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions - thermoswitch

The Thermoswitch for the radiator fan is at the bottom of the radiator on
the driver's side behind the lower grill.

Jeff


Date:    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 15:13:21 -0400
From:    Marla Stelk <mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions

I recommend following the Bentley manual instructions - I did it and I'm =
not a "seasoned" mechanic - the proper procedures will vary depending on =
the make/model/year of your Westy.  I have an '87 Digifant which is suppo=
sed to be self-bleeding, but I still bled the system until I had coolant =
come out the bleeder screw on the radiator.  Prior to that, however, I em=
ptied out the coolant by taking off the lowest hose and then filled the e=
xpansion tank with distilled water until it came out of the lowest hose c=
lear.  One tip - jack your van up at the nose about 4" so that gravity wi=
ll do some of the work for you.  =20
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If any one knows anything regarding thermoswitches I'd love some help - I=
 can't seem to find mine - thought it should be below the bleeder screw b=
ut there is nothing there.  Having problems with my fan not coming on unt=
il the temp gauge is about 3/4 to 7/8 of the way to the top.
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Thanks,
MJ =20
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