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Date:         Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:21:37 -0600
Reply-To:     ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Cooling issues?
Comments: To: mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net>
In-Reply-To:  <521CDC76.7050006@cox.net>
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Thanks!

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ rd westy On Aug 27, 2013 12:05 PM, "mark drillock" <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:

> If you are not already running a newer radiator then that should be your > first step. Be sure to also use the 86+ fan temp switch so the fan will run > sooner and keep your temps from shooting as high first. Putting a newer rad > into an 82 means replacing the 82 plastic fan shroud with a later metal one > and also changing the mounts and hoses. The metal shroud comes in 2 fan > motor sizes. Both sizes were used in all years from 83-91. The larger one > is mostly from 86+ with factory A/C. You could use the later small one to > keep it simple and reuse your existing fan/motor/wiring or get a later > larger fan/motor/shroud combo and do the extra wiring. > > These watercooled 82 vans are a small niche and not many people know much > about them. Some of us know too much. > > Mark > > > ralph meyermann wrote: > >> My apologies was supposed to be in the 212-219 and my extra temp sensor is >> in the neck coming out of the head. Was wondering on the old debate do >> aluminum radiators cool better? Was thinking better fan, anyone have any >> cfm specs? I know its a reach but there are very knowledgeable list >> members >> here!! >> >> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ rd westy >> On Aug 27, 2013 11:38 AM, "mark drillock" <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: >> >> When VW started installing factory turbo diesel engines they increased >>> the >>> airflow capacity of the radiator fan assembly. >>> >>> You should consider upgrading to the much more powerful fan system fitted >>> to many of the US 86+ models. The larger motor and matching shroud are >>> simple bolt-in. Then some extra wiring MUST be done to support the >>> greater >>> amp draw of the more powerful fan motor. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>>


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