Yup, the 81 and 82 diesel radiator is different, and quite expensive. Aircooled (well, in this case Watercooled ;)) looks like something to try. For folks that have a pre-83 diesel, you can install the mounts so you can use the more common, and cheaper 83 and up radiator. I added some more "stop leak" and I was very surprised that it worked. I just use this van around town, so now no hurry on the radiator. Thanks, Jon On Sat, 17 Jun 2006, Jake de Villiers wrote: > Hi Jon. > > These folks have the best price on rads, and ship next day too. They list a > separate rad for the 80-82 diesel also, which is a lot more pricey, but your > part number is a gas rad. > > > http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=EWC0001&cartid=0617200683640741 > > Jake > > On 6/17/06, jon <jon@kenneke.com> wrote: > > > > Hi Folks, > > > > My radiator sprang a bigger leak today, so it's time to replace. It > > appears the part number is 068-121-253E. As far as I can tell, it's the > > same radiator as a gasser. Correct? > > > > Looks like Bus Depot has the best price at $149. CIP1 has it for $169, and > > Gowesty for $199. > > > > I'll probably go with CIP1, and pay more, since the Bus Depot takes > > forever to ship. > > > > Comments? > > > > Thanks! > > > > Jon > > 83 Diesel Vanagon > > 82 Diesel Westy > > 65 Panel > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > |
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