This is a weak thermostat. In other words, it opens to soon. Common problem after 4 years, in all Vw's.
Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On Fri, 21 Nov 2003, Jon Schaer wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > My Vanagon runs just above the LED. > > > > I have just the opposite problem. Gauge reads very low. Never gets above 1/4 > at the hottest. Heat feels decent, but in deep winter falls a little short > for all that air space. I can cover the entire radiator with cardboard all > summer and it still barely gets to 1/2. Of course, the radiator fan rarely > runs. I'm wondering if it's actually running too cool for best operation. > > Had to do a hose replacement summer '02. Could incorrect bleeding cause > under-heating rather than over-heating? > > Thanks, > > Jon Schaer > Columbus, OH > 85 GL > 138,000 > |
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