chris: check to see if the radiator itself gets hot. if not, coolant isn't flowing, perhaps due to a failed closed thermostat, or excessive air in the system. if the intake hose to thermostat housing stays cold, this suggests the same possibilities. dan
On Thu, 2 Feb 2006 23:52:53 EST, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >85 vanagon was running hot... so i replaced the radiator... didnt solve >anything.. needle still is way over the red dot... any ideas? and yes, the >heads are fine.. no leakage..coolant full.. > >what else could cause the needle to be way over the red dot? > >thanks.. >chris |
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