Yeah, that’s an issue! That old ’84 went 220k with one leaking head replacement by the dealer under warranty at 45k, and one water pump.
Stuart
From: Jim Felder [mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 2:59 PM To: Stuart MacMillan Cc: Vanagon mailing list Subject: Re: replacing hose with minimal coolant loss
I just can't seem to keep it in the car for that long!
Jim
On Dec 9, 2014, at 4:56 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: Good one! That was a typo, I meant G-05, phosphate-free HOAT formula.
I ran Dexcool for 10 years (one flush and fill) in my ’84 with no problems, and G-05 is better. Dexcool cause problems with some GM engines apparently.
Use the overpriced VW purple long life if you prefer, or change the short life coolant every two years. I’m getting too old for that drill that often, even with the Libby bong.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antifreeze
Stuart
From: Jim Felder [mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 2:30 PM To: Stuart MacMillan Cc: Vanagon mailing list Subject: Re: replacing hose with minimal coolant loss
On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 11:50 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: I now use Zerex G-03 long life. On a Vanagon? You are a true optimist, my man, in the category of an accordion player who carries a beeper!
Jim |
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