Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 08:31:28 -0400
Reply-To: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Cooling issues?
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Also, be aware that you are actually driving your van, with the new engine,
at the limit of what it can handle. A westy camper, full of people and
their camping gear, towing a boat is most likely maxing out your GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). Try this as an experiment, go on a trip
with less people and stuff. You should see lower temperatures because you
aren't pushing the vehicle. You can't deny the laws of physics Ralph! :-)
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 1:21 PM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:
> 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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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
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