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Date:         Thu, 1 Mar 2018 21:46:22 -0800
Reply-To:     mfmagnani@SBCGLOBAL.NET
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From:         Michael Magnani <mfmagnani@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
Comments: To: Gene P <olgreywoof@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <5a98e28f.06279d0a.6dfd4.1d3f@mx.google.com>
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Gene, You’re absolutely right. Now I’m scratching head trying to remember how it went. Eric, so sorry for the bad intel. Mike M

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> On Mar 1, 2018, at 9:35 PM, Gene P <olgreywoof@gmail.com> wrote: > > Adding another read – the current description of GoWesty’s coolant alarm, which they call a “Coolant Temp Alarm Kit” clearly states it does not warn you if your coolant level is low, only about overheating. Mike I can’t say what set yours off, but you’ve got it backwards on what GoWesty is selling now. > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > From: Michael Magnani > Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 9:54 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions > > Hi Eric, > No, the alarm doesn’t warn you about temperature. Only coolant level. In my case, the alarm went off because I was in the middle of a hose replacement and had drained out all of the coolant. > Mike M > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 1, 2018, at 7:56 PM, Eric Caron <eric.caron@ICLOUD.COM> wrote: > > > > Hi Michael, > > > > > > Michael does the alarm do more then tell you when the coolant is too hot? I was wondering why it went off for you? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Eric Caron > > > > > > On Mar 1, 2018, at 21:54, Michael Magnani <mfmagnani@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > > > > I’ve had my GW audible alarm for about a year now. Very straightforward installation instructions. Lots of peace of mind. It actually alerted me when I was replacing my coolant hoses and turned on my ignition switch for some unrelated reason. I had never heard that sound before. It was a couple of seconds before I realized what it was. > > Mike M > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Mar 1, 2018, at 5:47 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > >> > >> This GoWesty product also interested me. About 10 years ago I was happily driving down the freeway from Austin to Corpus Christi; broken V-belt (alternator and water pump in my 1.9 wasserboxer) produced lots of red lights on instrument cluster and steam in rear view mirror; pulled off immediately as soon as I saw these warning signals of death. (Had an extra belt; had water; got 'er done.) > >> > >> But....I didn't know how long the red lights were on! Was it 10 seconds, 1 minute, more?? Again, was just kinda mesmerized by the highway, not focused on instrument cluster. > >> > >> At the time, I queried The List if there was any kind of sensor to AUDIBLY alert the driver of a bad situation happening. > >> Well...now there is. For a fair price. Good job GoWesty. > >> RichSan Diego > >> > >> > >> From: Eric Caron <eric.caron@ICLOUD.COM> > >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >> Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 5:16 PM > >> Subject: Audible Coolant alarm opinions > >> > >> Hi listers, > >> > >> I scanned the GW sale email and noticed the audible coolant temperature alarm. As a blind owner in the passenger seat I thought this might give me some insurance as I can listen for it no matter who is driving my van. > >> > >> Anyone have experience with the unit. Is it a install I could expect is pretty easy and doesn’t compromise the integrity of my instrument panel? > >> I can get speed from my GPS, coolant warning from this. I can pretty much hear the speed of my engine revs and guess my tachometer. If I get a audible oil temp and presure indicator I could keep track of my motor from the passenger seat with my eyes closed. > >> > >> So anyone have experience with the unit? > >> > >> Eric Caron > >> 85 GL Auto Westfalia > >> > >> > >> > >> >


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