Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2014 20:13:33 -0800
Reply-To: Scott Daniel Foss <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From: Scott Daniel Foss <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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Subject: Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
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83 and up Vanagon radiators just fail to remove heat that well eventually.
It's a time-depedent thing ..
15 yrs say ..it's due if there are any sginficant cooling system issues.
a used one ..unless you know it's only say 5 miles on it...
you just take your chances.
if a used one isn't up to the task they are usually not that hard to
swap out.
I don't think I'd pay a lot for a used one ..say something like $ 100 ..
but for 50 why not give it a try , as long as you have time to gain
experience with it prior to a major life adventure trip.
S.
On 1/5/2014 1:09 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote:
> I don't see any pictures and I suspect you have them set so that only you or invited guests can see them.
>
> Also, you should be able to carefully inspect the core and seams for signs of leaks. If you don't see any the previous owner changed out the radiator while chasing cooling issues & if you are lucky the cause was elsewhere.
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> Thanks, Tom Hargrave
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> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Neil N
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> Subject: Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
>
> Thanks Tom. Ya I figured that if I pressurized the rad with water, I'd see any leaks.
>
> Unearthed the radiator from it's basement dwelling. Can barely see core via inlet but inlet/outlet and what I can see of tank look pretty clean.
>
> Some quick pics of the radiator:
>
> https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/UsedWBXRadiator
>
> In hindsight, the cut wires may indicate that the PO pulled this from
> a scrap Vanagon. I thought he bought it new! ;)
>
> My 1988 Westy runs ok but there is a noticeable difference in temp gauge if heater is on or off (closed). I need to confirm temps with my infrared "gun".
>
> Neil.
>
>
> On 1/5/14, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote:
>
>> Leaks are easy - ....
>> Internal corrosion and lime deposits are tougher. You can get an idea
>> of how bad the lime deposits may be by looking through the inlet &
>> outlet fittings.
>>
>> Considering how rare some parts are getting I'd suggest taking a hard
>> look at the outside. If everything looks good & straight then take it
>> to your local radiator shop, have them go through it then hang it up
>> somewhere as a spare.
>
>
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