Date:         Tue, 10 Dec 2002 20:53:35 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike Kozak <kozakmike1@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Kozak <kozakmike1@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      thermostat temp vs thermo switch temp - 87 westy
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Greetings,

First of all thanks for all the help diagnosing my radiator fan not cycling
problem.  Turned out to be a poor fan ground and the thermal switch lower
temp not functioning.  I've ordered an 80 degree switch (out of ignorance)
but I fear my thermostat is an 87 degree'r.  Normal operating temp shows
just at the top of the LED.  I'm trying to get the van up and ready for a
trip out of town in a couple days and the new switch should arrive tomorrow.
  Also have to replace that nasty tee piece on the passenger side.  What a
pain!  I'm wondering if my fan and thermostat are incompatible and are going
to fight each other.  Can the thermostat be replaced without losing too much
coolant - thinking of replacing it later and using the fan fuse to control
temp till I can get ahold of a lower temp thermostat.  Or am I asking for
trouble by screwing up something when I replace the thermostat?(old crusty
parts and all) The thermoswitch I pulled out has the numbers 251 953 481 D
on it which does not match the part numbers on the bus depot site for
thermoswitches so I'm not sure what I had in there before.
Ordered a 251 959 481 K.  I also have problems when refilling the coolant in
that the temp gage pegs(yikes) before the thermostat opens up - at least I
assume thats what's going on


Mike Kozak
87 Westy




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