Date:         Wed, 28 Jun 1995 14:29:17 MST
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From:         "Mike White" <MIKE.WHITE@law.utah.edu>
Subject:      Debate: Freeze Plugs in Fan Shroud!

Well, it's summer here in Utah, and the old VW's are running hotter 
that I'd like.

A friend put Freeze Plugs (1 5/8") in the holes in the fan shroud 
where the hose to the heat exchangers usually go.  The theory: 

"it keeps the air up in the shroud where it is needed--by the oil 
cooler."

I take the bus to 20 year VW mechanic friend.

"Get those freeze plugs out of there, and put the heater hose back 
on.  That will solve some of your over-heating problem."


I tend to agree with theory number one.  It seems to make more sense 
to me.

What do all you experts think?

- Mike:  The poor guy who can't cure his VW over-heating problems!





- Mike White 

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