Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:46:05 -0600
Reply-To: Goetz Aust <gkaust@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Goetz Aust <gkaust@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
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Sorry about the lack of update, once we are on the road we need Wifi to be
able to update and don't frequent or want to frequent those places very
often.
We got the coolant issue cleared up $340 expensive but at least on the
road. Within 20 miles out of town Westley broke down again- issue appeared
to be a fuel issue. It was far to dangerous to drive given the hwy
conditions. A Vanagon member recommended Celtic motors located 1 mile east
of Autohaus and managed to have Celtic look at the vehicle - within the day
we were on the road with a new fuel pump and filter and all is well. The
mechanic couldn't reproduce the engine failure but noticed the fuel pump
was running with significant vibration. The filter contained a few fines
and trace of water. We finally escaped Kalispell with a good feeling that
all was good.
Currently in Prineville in Oregon- having gone over a few more passes and
everything seems to be running great. Taking the passes in the early
morning when possible.
On our way through Sisters, Oregon and hoping to on the coast tomorrow.
Apologize for not responding and appreciate the response from all. I'm
trying not to be too connected as I'm trying not to get caught with any
work issues and just want to enjoy some vacation.
Cheers,
Goetz -
87 Westy "Westley"
On Sunday, July 12, 2015, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote:
> Goetz, how did this situation end up? Are you back on the road?
> Edward
>
> On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 2:10 PM, Goetz Aust <gkaust@gmail.com
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>
> > Thanks, John. Good advice. I think I'll get the shop to confirm the
> > thermostat is working.
> >
> > I usually like to explore the root cause of any issue whether it is
> > mechanical or otherwise. Sometimes it is too easy to think that you have
> > found the source of the problem only to find it occurs again because you
> > haven't found the root cause.
> > On Thu, Jul 9, 2015 at 11:44 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com
> <javascript:;>>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Keep a close eye on the temp gauge as you travel. The one time that
> > > happened to me the thermostat failed in the closed position. That
> heated
> > > the coolant around the engine without sending it to the radiator.
> Coolant
> > > got hot enough to expand and the pressure blew the sensor out of the
> > tank.
> > > Like you, I Thought it was a failed thread on the sensor, but after
> much
> > > sleuthing, found that not to be the case. Failed thermostat!
> > >
> > > John
> > > On Jul 9, 2015 12:23 PM, "Goetz Aust" <gkaust@gmail.com <javascript:;>>
> wrote:
> > >
> > >> After the ranger arrived I managed to find my problem - the
> temperature
> > >> sensor had broken at the threads, and popped out of the expansion tank
> > and
> > >> I knew I wasn't going to be able to fix it especially without access
> to
> > a
> > >> phone or wifi. We were forced to have our Westy towed down the west
> > side
> > >> of the pass to Kalispell. We had hoped to get a flatbed truck but that
> > >> didn't happen - nevertheless it was quite the ride going down the west
> > >> side
> > >> of the pass. Fortunately we have AMA (or AAA in the states).
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Goetz
> > >> 1987 Westfalia (Westley)
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> ,
> > >>
> > >
> >
>
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