Date:         Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:39:45 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve Williams <sbw@SBW.ORG>
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From:         Steve Williams <sbw@SBW.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Blinking Temp Light
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I recently got a blinking temp light in my '84 camper.  I topped off
the overflow tank with no effect.

I had earlier noticed a drip under the front end, but I didn't know
how serious it might turn out.

Had the camper carried on a flatbed to Peninsula Automotive in
Campbell, California, about 6 miles from my home.  They found and
replaced a leaking heater valve, and all is good now.

I guess the heater valve wasn't one of the parts replaced when
GoWesty installed a whole new system about four years ago.  Steel
pipes, new radiator, new hoses, but also, if I understand, the other
newer stuff that was original to later model years.

Eventually, I guess, I'll find all the bits that they left in place.

At 11:03 AM 8/28/2013, OlRivrRat wrote:
>        Top off the ExpansionTank with coolant (preferably when the Eng' is
>cool) & check that the OverFlowTank (the 1 behind the Lic'Plate ~
>JICYDKT) has the proper amount of coolant in it & drive it some more.
>
>On 28 Aug , 2013, at 10:29 AM, Kevin Gilbert wrote:
>>1984 Westfalia 1.9L auto trans
>>
>>The red temperature light began blinking a short distance from home
>>today. I recently replaced the steel coolant pipes and am hoping
>>this indicates just an air bubble still in the system.
>>
>>What would be the logical troubleshooting checklist?