In a message dated 96-01-06 00:03:04 EST, twcs@rollanet.org writes: >I have an 83 Vanagan Waterboxer that runs cold and refuses to warm up in >cold weather. I have changed the thermostat but no change. When the >problem first occurred I assumed a thermostat stuck open. I went to the >local parts house and found the right thermostat though it cost $20. After >changing it went to operating temperature while idling in the driveway so I >thought the problem was solved. The next day or so I decided to drive into >town (12 mile round trip). Temperature never got above the marks that mark >the low range (half-way between the low end and the low fluid warning >light. One other symptom is a loss of coolant at about the rate of a pint >every 2 weeks. There is no sign of fluid loss anywhere and when this >problem first occurred about a year ago I had a leak down test (overnight) >performed but the results were negative. Has anybody got any ideas? I >would really appreciate adivce/help on this. > >Larry Cloninger Larry, How is the heat output from your heater? If the heater puts out a reasonable amount of heat, then the problem is likely with the temperature sensor or temperature gage. Jim Davis 87 Syncro 88 Wolfsburg
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