I still don't receive list in e-mail, so I am going to just post this out of order. First, thanks for all of your replies. I got a few suggestions to bleed the cooling system. So, this evening I raised the van in the front about 18 inches, removed the bleed screw and started the engine. I ran the engine at 2000 RPM for a little bit. Some air came out and I let coolant run out for a while. Then I closed the valve and drove around the neighborhood. The coolant sensor light acted up. Same thing, going down hill light comes on and temp soars and uphill light goes off and temp goes down. Sooo, raised the van again and tried the same thing. It appeared that more air came out and then coolant for a while. Also, the temperature gauge never moves unless the light is on. It stays pegged to the bottom, even when I know that it should register warmer.??? I just left the van for a few minutes. I'm going out after it cools off to top off the expansion tank. I was going to test the fan but it came on as I was bleeding the system.=) I guess my next step will be to replace the thermostat. I'm at a loss. Again, thanks for all who replied. Colonel Forbin '85 Westy Grnvl, SC colforbin@mindspring.com
Dagbear@aol.com wrote: > > I would suggest that you bleed the cooling system to remove trapped air. > Air trapped in the cooling system inhibits the movement of coolant through the > system. If you don't have a copy of the manual which details the procedure for > bleeding the system let me know and I will e-mail it to you. > > Rico > 84GL > Munford, Tn.(20 miles north of Memphis) |
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