I haven't checked that but it's only running about the red light's width hotter and stays pretty stable until A/C and or mountains load the system. Don't think that would happen if it weren't holding pressure, would it? Thanks, Mike On 7/2/03 11:45 AM, "vw4x4@fyi.net" <vw4x4@fyi.net> wrote: > Check the cooling system out first, before you > blame the Rad. Is it holding pressure? > Eric > > Mike Miller wrote: > >> Listees, >> >> Radiator wisdom: >> >> 85 van running a bit hotter all the time >> >> Radiator not clogged with bugs/leaves/etc. >> >> Flush? >> >> No. Only works about half the time on a regular vehicle and the long >> coolant runs in the van make it less effective >> >> Clean out Radiator? >> >> No. Plastic tanks. Most shops won't guarantee a rebuild and even if they >> do they want you to buy a new radiator because they don't know the condition >> of the core >> >> New core? >> >> No. See answer above >> >> New radiator? >> >> Any of those new German radiators around? >> >> And the rubber mounts are toast as well. >> >> Mike >> >> The above information is the consensus of what I got from the replies to my >> running hot inquiry. I don't guarantee anything except it's going to cost >> me money. >> >> >> >> > > > > |
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