Date:         Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:53:57 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: embarrassingly dumb coolant question
Comments: To: Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mts.net>
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Check your level at the tank to the left in the engine compartment and you
should also try bleeding from the rad screw when its hot.

You might be hearing air in the front heater.

Seeya, Jake

On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 9:28 PM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mts.net> wrote:

> I should know this after 17 years of van ownership, but it escapes me ...
>
> Lately when i turn off the van i hear a gurgle of coolant in the rad at the
> front.  Temp gauge seems to be functioning normally. I don't recall hearing
> this before or did I just tune it out?  Is it normal or do i have a problem
> (air bubble etc)?
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
> 85 Westfalia GL with a Boston Bob 2.1
> Winnipeg




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Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

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