Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 11:41:37 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
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The list can get big fast. Inspect, Inspect, Test, Inspect some more. Then
prioritize. Yes some stop leak may fix that leak for now but that can also
clog other partially blocked passages. Many folks now complain about heater
performance especially after last winter. Heater cores leak and clog. The
front core tends to clog on the outside with road dirt. I would pull and
check both cores and check the condition of the front blower fan. Heater
core leaks can usually be smelt.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Scott Chapman
Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 5:56 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
What all should I replace, if the cost isn't too crazy?
Dennis Haynes wrote:
> Most likely that radiator is original. After 25 years it does not owe
> anybody anything. Do not blame it on the green coolant. Most likely the
> heaters cores along with most of the cooling system needs attention. BTW
> the latest universal works with any antifreezes are now mostly phosphate
> free. Don't get too hung up on that. Just pick a choice and stay with it.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Scott Chapman
> Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 10:19 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
>
> My new 85 Westy radiator has a pinhole leak.
> I cleaned up the fluid on the front bumper and it's green :(
>
> I think that means it's coolant with phosphate.
>
> I'm wondering what to do here. I can't take it back so we move forward.
>
> I can get a radiator from Bus Depot for $150.
>
> What are suggestions from the list? Is it worth it to get the radiator
> replaced or patch the existing one?
>
> I'm thinking that if there's one leak, more will show up. The leak's a
> tiny one on the front sprays water out through the front grill.
>
> I don't know how long it's been running green fluid. I have lots of
> records of factory maint on this rig by previous owner. I'm hoping
> green fluid's been used a short time (i.e. prep it for sale?). Dunno.
> Is there anything I should do to help deal with effects of running
> phosphate fluid (assuming green = phosphate). I'd get the system
> flushed at any rate.
>
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