Jon; I fail to see how reversing the radiator hoses could have MUCH detrimental affect let alone cause your symptoms. It sounds to me like an overheating problem. Either stuck thermostat or you clogged the radiator during the flushing. Good Luck Ken Lewis kdlewis@juno.com 86 VW crewcab 85 VW Vanagon GL 60 356 coupe On Fri, 3 Jan 1997 09:28:11 -0600 Jon Christensen <vvwca@primenet.com> writes: >Hi All, > > >1. Flushed system prior to removal of old engine >6. Attempt to bleed coolant system, but front rad. hose pops off >8. Dangling htr hose gets a hole while rubbing on a CV boot. >10. Attempt to bleed & coolant conduit near gas tank ruptures!!! >12. Attempt to bleed again, but lotsa bubbles, does not bleed. I >14. Steve witnesses problems, determines rad. hoses are on arse >backwards turning the water pump into an air pump! <AAAARRRGGGHHH> small hose from the coolant tank to water pump splits. >Jon Christensen /V\ Membership Coordinator for the >~Certified VW Nut \W/ Vintage VW Club of America >vvwca@primenet.com Co-Editor of the VVWCA Newsletter >http://www.concentric.net/~Vvwca KC Kombis' NEATO Co-Rep > >
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