The most basic check is to make sure the radiator fan is working. If it is staying cold on the highway, that indicates a defective or missing thermostat. Get this fixed pronto. Not warming up and regular temperature swings are surefire methods to ruin the engine. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Veronica Fraga Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2003 8:50 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Overheating during idling Can anyone offer advice on the cause of overheating during idling? My 87 Syncro runs very cold on the highway, but overheated today during a smog check, and I've noticed that the temperature guage starts to rise at long stop lights as well. Thanks! Vee 87 Syncro Westy 85 Adventurewagen __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo http://search.yahoo.com |
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