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Date:         Wed, 29 Sep 1999 22:01:03 EDT
Reply-To:     Pastfinder@AOL.COM
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From:         Rex McDaniel <Pastfinder@AOL.COM>
Subject:      84 Westy Overheating
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I am the new owner of an 84 Westy.  It overheated SEVERELY recently, motor
stalled, coolant boiled out, steam all over, etc.  Had to have it towed and
now its waiting in a town where no one knows about repairing a VW.


It had plenty of coolant.  I know because it had been getting a little hot
off and on I had checked the coolant.  It would heat up, then the temperature
would go back down.


I plan to have the thermostat checked and the water pump.  This is all I know
to do.  Is there anything else I should consider?  Is there some other reason
that it would overheat like this?  Regarding the thermostat, is this
something I can get a standard parts place or am I going to have to get one
from a VW specialist?  Thanks for any help.


Rex in Gulfport, MS
Pastfindin' in an 84 Westy!
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