Any engine swappers care to give this guy some advice? Please reply to him directly. In a message dated 10/23/98 11:49:54 AM, blagois@qn.net wrote: <<1982 Volkswagen van 1.6 L Trans: Standard Mileage: 100k miles VIN: WV2ZG0255CH139527 Affected Item: waterpump Condition: overheats ____________________________________________________________ ready! it is a 4 cyl. gas rabbit engine!!! it took the place of a diesel!!! was done by unknown shop. it was not a bad job other than it should have never been done. overheats at idle. need to find a high flow water pump or a elec. water pump that can be spliced into a rad. hose. it's fine at 1500 rpm or over. whats your thoughts? i could hook the pump to a temp switch to only run if needed. can't find a pump. (12volt up to 200 degrees with rad hose size fittings). thanks guys have a good weekend!!
Toney Stevens blagois@qn.net Manager Blagois Columbus, Ohio, USA
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