Assuming all things are as they should be - ie, fans work, coolant level is correct and system properly bled of air, heat leves in proper position - the only thing left I think is the thermostat. If the thermostat fails in the open position, the engine will warm up to near proper operating temperature as long as you have the power applied, but when coasting or stopping for lights etc, it cools quickly and you won't get much/any heat, John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com
David Prendergast wrote: > Did a search on this but didn't find much. 84 Westy, heat seems to be > working fine (although not as hot as I remember, although it could be > my imagination) Whenever I come to a stoplight and reach down to feel > the heat (front, havent checked the rear) its blowing cold until I > start moving again. Weird and wacky to me. No coolant leaks and > bottle is full. > > |
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