Date:         Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:15:12 -0400
Reply-To:     ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..
Comments: To: Mike Miller <mwmiller@cwnet.com>
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I don't think this pump is for the turbo but for the head as a way to remove
heat so the head does not distort
I have never heard of a water-cooled turbo must be the extreme heat that
makes this less than desirable

Bob


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Miller" <mwmiller@cwnet.com>
To: "ROBERT DONALDS" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..


> I've often wondered why turbo's engines don't have a pump to circulate the
> oil through the turbo after shut down, thermostat controlled.
>
> Mike
>
>
> On 10/23/06 11:34 AM, "ROBERT DONALDS" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
>
>> The VR6 has a water pump for the turbo engines (my guess) that pumps
>> after
>> the engine is shut down the pump has 5/8ths fittings and would be a great
>> add on to the
>> camper heating systems to keep the water circulating after the engine is
>> off
>>
>> I have one stashed and have yet to install it
>>
>> Bob Donalds
>> Boston Engine
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Lee Kouns" <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET>
>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 3:26 AM
>> Subject: Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..
>>
>>
>>> I agree that using the rear heater for 5-10 minutes does a good job of
>>> warming passengers sitting on the rear bench (for 20-45 minutes).  It
>>> works even better when there is a blanket over the lap and legs of the
>>> rear passenger(s).  The blanket really holds the heat close to the
>>> passenger(s) and warms legs and lower bodies very quickly.  Much of the
>>> heat stays trapped long after the heater and engine are turned off.
>>> Lee Kouns
>>> Ski vagabond
>>>
>>
>>
>
>