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Date:         Wed, 12 May 1999 08:35:05 -0400
Reply-To:     L&A Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         L&A Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: My $%&$%& van
Comments: To: Ben Wampler <ben@ERUPT.COM>
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Ben Wampler wrote:

> <snip>After about 5 minutes of driving, it started overheating > again. We took it back to the shop and he welded the thermostat open,

WOW, what an inspired mechanic! Perhaps he could weld my brake calipers open so they won't squeak.

> and took it out, it seemed a little better, but then overheated badly and we > barely got it back (thank god the head gasket didn't blow again). > > We are stumped about what's causing this. I've put a crapload of money into > this and am getting ready to set it ablaze to vent my frustrations

Keep the van but get rid of the mechanic.

> <snip> Does the cooling system need to be bled or something?

Now why didn't your mechanic think of that?

> What does the blinking light signify?

The blinking light means that the coolant level is too low in the expansion tank (on LHS - not the filler tank behind the license plate).

Sorry for the sarcasm but these sad stories really tick me off. Larry


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