Date:         Tue, 8 Jul 2008 20:07:12 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sitting in traffic question
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Just my .02, but did you bleed the cooling system? This may handle the
excessive temp while idling.  Regarding the A/C fan...have you checked the
freon level? The compressor won't turn on if it is low.  Don't go by my word
only since I usually break a couple of things trying to fix one thing.
Seeking Vanagon Nirvana!

On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 7:53 PM, Bill Shawley <easywind1975@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Suppose you are faced with sitting in a long line of traffic where the
> column of vehicles maybe moves every few minutes or so.  From a cooling
> standpoint is it better to turn the vehicle off in between or does the
> residual heat need the engine running to cool things off.  Here's the
> context.
>
> 2 years ago I overheated driving into a music festival, found out later
> that the big rad fan resistor was bad (86 w/ AC)
>
> 1 year ago same festival, very nervous but no overheating or warning light,
> I did see the temp gauge rise above normal and I would rev the idle
> occasionally.
>
> This year things seem cool mechanically but the memory of overheating and
> being heckled by a WV local still stings, plus there'll be a rugrat in tow.
>
> So should I
> 1) cut the van off after moving a few feet (and save some gas/polar bears)
> 2) cut the van off afer moving a few feet and waiting a minute or so
> 3) leave the van run and raise the idle a little to get that h20 pump
> humming
> 4) cool out and crack a cold one while waiting for traffic to move
>
> Oh yeah I noticed that the fan didn't come on when I turned the AC on the
> other day (I don't use it much), I plan to check the ballast resistor and if
> that's ok get the van up to temp and let it idle for awhile to see if I can
> get both fan speeds to kick in.
>
> I'm I rambling and being too paranoid?
>
> Ryan
>
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