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Date:         Fri, 23 May 2003 14:22:21 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Overheating problem while stuck in traffic or at a long
              signallight
Comments: To: bob mendonca <bobnshar@SURFBEST.NET>
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Check and make sure the cooling system is holding pressure. If no leaks the cap may be bad. Eric

bob mendonca wrote:

> Our 88 Vanagon runs real good now that we replaced the transmission, but it > tends to overheat while stuck in traffic or at a long signal light. The > temperature gauge goes up considerably. We have found the only way to get > the temp down again is to turn on the heater, which causes a lot of > discomfort during the summer months. Any ideas on how to correct this > problem? > > Thanks, > > Robert Mendonca > 88 Vanagon > 85 Vanagon


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