Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 12:33:55 -0500
Reply-To: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
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From: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
Subject: Re: Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
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The Prestone flush kit is the only way to go. I have used it for years and
it does not only flush the heater core! To each his own. I like being
able to drain and flush from a convenient spot (a nice low spot at that)
underneath the van. Makes it very convenient and much more likely it will
be done on a regular basis.
Jay
TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 03/25/2003 11:29:55
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Subject: Re: Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
--- Steve Cotsford <Cotsford@AOL.COM> wrote:
> 1 What is the best way to do this without removing
> the pushrod covers to access the head drain bolts ?
IMHO, the Bentley manual is useless when it comes to
maintaining the Vanagon cooling system. The Haynes
manual tells you to disconnect the main coolant lines
at the thermostat housing and coolant distributor then
flush both the engine and radiator loop with a garden
hose. Removing the thermostat will also help.
Disconnect the heater hoses at the same location to
backflush that coolant loop.
> 2 Where can I insert a Prestone Tee ?
Don't bother, it will only flush the heater core loop,
not the radiator loop.
> 3 What is the best thermostat to use? 80 or 87
> degrees? I live in a hot climate SC ?
I use the 80F thermostat and fan switch. The gauge
reads just below the LED during the winter months,
right on the LED the rest of the year. The fan switch
doesn't really change too much since the fan is
usually running on low speed anyway with the A/C on.
Good luck,
=====
TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
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