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Date:         Mon, 20 Dec 1999 12:03:38 -0600
Reply-To:     Gregor Brandt <gbrandt@RUBICON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gregor Brandt <gbrandt@RUBICON.NET>
Subject:      Engine temperature in winter
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Well, in Winnipeg we woke up to some Frosty temps this morning (-30C about -22F ) and alot of snow. Went out to start the van and after some troubles it started (I think I need thinner oil). As I was driving around this morning running my errands I noticed that the temperature needle never went into 'normal' range. Normally my needle sits right on the light, this morning it never even touched it. The van got warm inside, but it wasn't great. The rear heater threw a fair amount of heat and the front was pathetic, even throwing cold air. It also was warmer on the passenger side than the drivers side.

Should I be placing a piece of cardboard in front of my radiator? Should I insulate the heater hoses. Obviously the thermostat works, I was told that there is no warmer thermostat available.

Also, when I turned on my gas heater, I got alot of moisture inside the van, is this normal?

Gregor Brandt

I'd rather be rock climbing.


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