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Date:         Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:15:09 -0400
Reply-To:     Ben <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ben <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
Subject:      Re: How Hot is To Hott?
Comments: To: neil N <musomuso@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <c4e7c5f90707262308k625bb2dckbaae9f8cbdef8f66@mail.gmail.com>
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"""Just don't be swayed by other stuff or peoples' opinions. neil N wrote:"""

I'm French, what can you expect! :-)

Ben

>Ben. > >As shown by the example you just posted: > >http://www.benplace.com/front_radiator.htm > >we see, again, that you have a great website. I mean, I am STILL in >the process of modifying my fridge with fans, turbo, supercharger..... >--- ;^) When done, I'll post pics and text. Of course that takes time. >Can't imagine what it's like for someone who makes a living doing this >stuff AND posts so much info/pics. > >(not comparing me to you btw. Just expressing appreciation. I'm a hack!) > >In reference to a response of yours' to another post earlier today; >yes of course do what's best for you. > >(like you need MY permssion!) > >But..... > >Just don't be swayed by other stuff or peoples' opinions. > >Just my .02, in support of your online efforts, > >Neil. > > >On 7/26/07, Benny boy <huotb@videotron.ca> wrote: > > >>To hot, something IS WRONG, don't go back to that shop! they don't know what >>they are doing. >> >>To test the fan and radiator: >> >>First is to make sure the fan is working! remove lower grill, on right, >>there is a plug with wires, remove plug, now, you need to jump wires on >>plug, jump any of those until you see the fan work, continue, you should be >>able to see both speed go on, low and high. If not, fan is cooked, fuse >>burned or the negative (left firewall) not well grounded. If yes, you know >>the fan is good. Now, it the temp sender good? well, just change it! it cost >>nothing and it's a good thing to replace this one anyway. Get a new one, >>remove the old one, fast!!! screw the new one in... NO NEED TO BLEED >>ANYTHING. Now, run that engine and look hope for the best, if not working, >>your problem is in the back: >> >>http://www.benplace.com/front_radiator.htm >> >>Ben >>http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm >> >>On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:18:17 -0400, craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> >> >>>This is a simple question: >>>Where should the Temp Guage read under normal running? >>> >>>Mines halfway between the light and the top white mark. I think this is >>>hott. >>> >>>Also, Whats the best procedure for testing the cooling fan on the radiator? >>> >>>-Craig >>>'85GL Fresh out of the shop!!!!! >>> >>> > > > >


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