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Date:         Tue, 19 Aug 97 19:15:10 -0500
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From:         Maureen Stretch <mstretch@sprintmail.com>
Subject:      Re: Newbie

David Katsuki wrote, in part:


>I think you may not need to be that cautious about overheating unless there
>are definite symptoms.   
>In our '90 Westy (only 80k miles), I can sit in traffic for many minutes
>before the temp rises much, and it is always well-behaved when the fan
>comes on low speed even with the AC on in 90 degree weather, so if your
>radiator is in good shape, you shouldn't be having any problems and
>shouldn't have to use the heater at all (except in winter, of course...).


Thanks David. I have gotten a lot of good feedback that makes me feel
more comfortable about the temperature question. 


I have gotten many very helpful replies such as yours on this and other 
questions. Thanks all.


Maureen Stretch
91 Vanagon GL Westfalia
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