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Date:         Thu, 21 Sep 2017 13:50:51 -0600
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Advise me on a radiator change...
Comments: To: "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFnDXk3qGkoMxtC5fVyXA6Uhh3Fk7ikaxtizB_UzGHEX75rbSg@mail.gmail.com>
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If Your Coolant & Rad to Plastic Pipes Hoses Are Not In Need of Replacement

You can Clamp the Hoses near the Rad & only have to drain the Coolant that is in

the Rad ~ Makes Refill & Bleed Much Easier as well ~

ORR ~ DeanB

On 21 Sep , 2017, at 9:21 AM, Jim. Felder wrote:

> That's a good one. I wonder if it could be used for filling as well? > > Jim > > On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 10:19 AM joe kallo <quietglow@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Or you can do the trick I learned last coolant replacement: use a shop vac >> to drain it via the pressure tank. It worked amazingly well for me. >> >> Joe >> >> On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 10:15 AM Dieseldoofus <dieseldoofus@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> You will need several buckets of the right size and height when you drain >>> the system. If I remember right its a lot like being on a crazy ride at >> a >>> water-park. >>> >>> I can’t recall if you need to remove the clamshell or not, but it seems >>> like you would have to. >>> >>> Alan >>> >>>> On Sep 21, 2017, at 8:25 AM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>> >>>> OK, thanks. I've cut new baffles as needed over the time I've owned the >>> car, they seem to be in OK shape now but gets I will find out soon >> enough. >>>> >>>> Jim >>>> >>>> On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 6:27 PM Dieseldoofus <dieseldoofus@gmail.com >>> <mailto:dieseldoofus@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>> Thanks for that link Abel - I have two out of the three original >>> baffles, think I’ll order the set of two. >>>> >>>> Jim - radiator is not very difficult. measure the hight of the new >>> one. You will not quite need that much lift if I recall because there’s >>> enough room to angle it. >>>> >>>> Two bolts removes the two curved supports and the whole thing drops. >>> don’t forget to disconnect wiring first and I would recommend draining >> and >>> disconnecting the hoses. Take the fan and shroud off after dropping it. >>> Install is the reverse. >>>> >>>> Alan >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Sep 20, 2017, at 6:05 PM, Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM >>> <mailto:houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> also... if you have time... check the condition of your baffles now >>> before >>>>> the swap... may need replacing if they're too rotten or nonexistent. >>>>> >>>>> >>> >> http://www.van-cafe.com/page_1600_906/left-and-right-radiator-cooling-duct

>>> < >>> >> http://www.van-cafe.com/page_1600_906/left-and-right-radiator-cooling-duct

>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> http://www.van-cafe.com/page_397_906/lower-center-radiator-cooling-duct >> < >>> http://www.van-cafe.com/page_397_906/lower-center-radiator-cooling-duct> >>>>> >>>>> if you have to order baffles get a set of these too... In case you >>> lose one >>>>> or they're bad/missing. >>>>> >>>>> http://www.van-cafe.com/page_936_906/radiator-rubber-washer-set-of-4 >> < >>> http://www.van-cafe.com/page_936_906/radiator-rubber-washer-set-of-4> >>>>> >>>>> Abel. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 6:00 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com >>> <mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Mine isn't lifted, hoping that ramps will be high enough. >>>>>> >>>>>> Jim >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 5:59 PM Abel Longoria < >>> houstonphotog@gmail.com <mailto:houstonphotog@gmail.com>> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I did mine in my driveway with some regular ramps. My van is lifted >>> so >>>>>>> that helps. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I recommend a big sheet of cardboard. Makes it easy to slide around >>> on >>>>>>> getting under the van etc. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Abel. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sep 20, 2017 5:58 PM, "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com >>> <mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> There is not much I have not done on five different Vanagon over >> the >>>>>>> years, >>>>>>> ranging from Waterboxer and diesel rebuilds to complete suspension >>> rework >>>>>>> to everything else you can name, except for one... radiator >>> replacement. >>>>>>> My >>>>>>> new Bus Depot radiator arrived today. Anybody want to let me in on >>> the >>>>>>> best >>>>>>> way to replace it? Looking for hard facts. How high does the front >>> end >>>>>>> need >>>>>>> to be, what to do in what order? How long did it take you? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jim >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>> >>


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