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Date:         Fri, 25 Jun 1999 21:46:51 -0400
Reply-To:     Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Organization: Pre-installed Company
Subject:      Re: 85 flashing coolant indicator
Comments: To: Byron MacIntyre <bmacinty@HSD.UVIC.CA>
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Byron,

I had this problem after flushing and filling. It turned out that I had some air in the line. I re-bleed the system, and presto chango, no more erratic blinking light. It could be your problem. Many tech's do not spend the time to bleed all the air out of the system.

Ron Semko Orlando, Fl. 1984 Vanagon with 200,000 plus miles

Byron MacIntyre wrote:

> The coolant light on my is possessed, it flashes inconsistently, > some days it flashes constantly, other it turns off as soon > as the engine runs for a few minutes, other days it doesn't > come on. The heads were recently redone and I've had > it back to the mechanic who assures me that the coolant levels etc. > are fine and it is operating fine, any suggestions? > > Byron MacIntyre


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