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Date:         Thu, 9 Oct 2003 11:17:07 -0400
Reply-To:     robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Vanagon 89 Auto Carat Heating Up
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A question for the experts,


I have an 89 Auto Carat in New York City, lately the weather has been cool,
yet yesterday around 70 though. I have noticed that in the stop and go
traffic that the engine temp gauge can get almost to the top. I have 20/50
oil in which kept it cool during the summer but lately I have noticed that
gauge creeping upward somewhat quickly.


Do I need a radiator flush?


New radiator?


Different Coolant? (It has the phosphate free stuff in it now)


New Heads? (The van has 150,000 Miles on in and still runs very strong)


Or I am just paranoid and this is the norm?


Thanks to all in advance.


Robert
NYC
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