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Date:         Sun, 23 May 2004 23:06:56 -0400
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: '82 diesel vanagon overheating
Comments: To: Harmon Seaver <hseaver@CYBERSHAMANIX.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20040524005502.GA1089@cybershamanix.com>
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On Sun, 23 May 2004, Harmon Seaver wrote:

> I felt the radiator as best I could sticking my hand in thru the grill -- > didn't feel warm. What gives?

Could be a bad thermostat. Make sure the cooling system is properly bled, as well -- if enough air collects in the radiator, it will air lock the system and coolant won't circulate.

There are other possibilities, but these are the first two to check, because they're the cheapest. ;)

David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel


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